Laura Birek, Shanna Micko

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)

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Getting a big fat positive pregnancy test (your BFP!) is just the beginning of a wild, emotional and often funny ride into parenthood, and "Big Fat Positive" is here for you through it all. On this weekly podcast, hosts Shanna and Laura share their pregnancies and parenthood in real time, starting at just eight weeks pregnant. They tell hilarious true stories, tackle tough parenting topics, share favorite tips and products, explore the wild and wacky corners of parenthood, and bring in expert guests for trustworthy insight on pregnancy, babies, mental health and more. Whether you’re newly preg...

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Laura Birek, Shanna Micko

Episodes

Ep. 3: When Will My Morning Sickness Go Away? (10 and 14 Weeks Pregnant) 27.08.2018 15:32

Laura reveals the sex of her baby and shares the results of her noninvasive prenatal test (NIPT), and Shanna talks about morning sickness as well as celebrating her birthday while pregnant and how she feels about being a "geriatric" mom. In the special segment "Today I Learned," the moms-to-be discuss fun and unusual pregnancy facts they learned recently, diving into the topics of fetal body hair,...

Ep. 2: Should I Keep My Pregnancy a Secret? (9 and 13 Weeks Pregnant) 08.08.2018 20:26

Shanna reports on her first trimester screening and shares the results of her nuchal translucency scan (NT scan), and Laura discusses how her geneticist mom encouraged her to do comprehensive genetic testing. In the special segment "OMG I'm Freaking Out," the moms-to-be also discuss what pregnancy related topics they felt anxious about recently, diving into the topics of telling friends and family...

Ep. 1: Introductions (8 and 12 Weeks Pregnant) 07.08.2018 20:09

Best friends Shanna and Laura got pregnant just a few weeks apart, and they are here to check in on their pregnancies, week by week and share everything they learn and experience along the way! This week, the Laura reports on getting her ultrasound upgraded by a few days, and Shanna discusses the results of her NIPT test. In the special segment "What I Googled This Week," they reveal the questions...

Trailer - Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey 01.08.2018 0:45

What if you and your best friend were pregnant at the same time?  That's what happened to us! Big Fat Positive is a smart and funny podcast about two best friends who found out they were pregnant at the same time. The show follows the moms-to-be on their journey through pregnancy and into new motherhood, week by week. With weekly check-ins, special guests and segments such as "OMG I’m Freakin...