The Oh Baybee! Podcast

Send a text EP 21:  6 reasons why the water surrounding your baby is vitally important to their health. Have you heard of amniotic fluid?  During pregnancy, your baby develops inside a bag or sac called the amniotic sac. This sac contains a clear liquid called amniotic fluid. Your baby floats in it while resting in the womb. Amniotic fluid protects and nourishes your baby.  Here’s why that’s impor...

Send a text EP20: Your willingness to prepare for your birth by starting now is crucial to finding birthing success — here’s why. If you’re considering ways to have a positive birth experience you should start by understanding, there are somethings you simply can't control. That's why it's important to focus on the things you CAN control. Think of it like this, you can't contro...

Send a text EP 19: Why you may need to think twice BEFORE copping that expensive cream or oil that promises to prevent your pregnancy stretch marks. We've all seen the magazine ads or better yet, store displays that promises to enhance your pregnancy glow while preventing "unsightly" stretch marks. Who wouldn't want the perfectly round, unblemished belly shown on the airbrushed...

Send a text EP 18: Some are myths, some are misconceptions...they're all unrealistic! "Don't hold your newborn too much. You're going to spoil them." If I had a dime for every time, I heard that statement over the course of my life, I'd be a wealthy woman. Not only is it not true, but it's also impossible to spoil a newborn. At birth, babies don't have the c...

Send a text EP 17:  Am I Pregnant, Or Not? Warning, this episode is juicy. And when I say juicy , I mean jam-packed with early pregnancy symptoms that you may experience shortly after becoming pregnant.  In fact, these are the most common pregnancy symptoms noted by modern professionals , so let me tell you, they're spot-on! If you’ve been with me for a while, you know that I like to deconstr...

Send a text EP 16: After giving birth and coaching lots of pregnant women through their birth preparation, here’s what I learned. To call giving birth for the first time a whirlwind would be an understatement.  My water broke at 5pm on Friday but my son wasn't born until 8:03pm on Saturday (yes, you read that right!). It was both rewarding and exhausting…and I won’t lie, I had to "lock i...

Send a text EP 15: If you want to enjoy becoming a new mom, here’s where you should start. When women think of becoming a mom, they often think of what they see on the 'Gram – from their favorite influencer or brand. And while those sources are aesthetically pleasing, the reality of becoming a mom is not so glamourous. It's understandable to struggle with things pertaining to just you, n...

Send a text EP 14: After teaching lots of pregnant women how to breastfeed, here’s what I learned, Breastfeeding is simple...NOT easy. What do I mean by that? I'm so glad you asked. The process of breastfeeding has been around for thousands of years...since the beginning of time! Why is it now that women struggle so much with effectively learning how to breastfeed? In a world of convenience,...

Send a text  Ep 13: Flag down on the play...if you're able to recognize these 3 things when it comes to planning for your birth. If I had a dollar for every time, I heard a new mom say: "Giving birth is hard. I wish I would've know this. I would have prepared more for my birth." - I’d be a very rich woman. And I’ll be honest, one of the most fun (and rewarding) parts of being a...

Send a text EP 12: The step-by-step birth prep system behind my proven program, Bump To Bundle Blueprint® If you had told me years ago that one day, I would have created a program to help moms prepare for birth , I probably would've called your bluff.  Creating a program — especially one that I know is going to help lots of women prepare for birth while transitioning into motherhood – is hone...

Send a text EP 11: The natural process of breastfeeding: How to increase your milk supply. If you know me, then you know that I absolutely love teaching new moms about breastfeeding.  Part of my passion comes from reflecting on my own struggle with breastfeeding as a first-time mom. ...if I only knew then what I know now. ...if I only knew someone that could help me through this process. Lucky for...

Send a text EP 10:  REVEALED: Here's the tea on what contractions REALLY feels like. Warning: This episode is juicy.  And when I say juicy , I mean jam-packed with labor strategies that you can use to boost your labor comfort when dealing with contractions in a really big way.  In fact, this is the exact information and strategies that I wish I would've had - not to mention it's exa...

Send a text EP 9: Let's jump right in! As I go through this episode, I'll be answering the questions laid out at the beginning: what is mom-guilt? Is it a thing? Do all mommies have it? Does it go away? the best way to understand it is to know that it's rooted in unrealistic expectations of yourself. Some of the thoughts that can trigger feelings of guilt are: thinking that everythi...

Send a text EP 8: Why breastfeeding is not only important...it's vital! Close your eyes and imagine this super dreamy scenario: You're on your way to the hospital excited that you're about to give birth. You've decided to breastfeed your baby. You understand that it is the optimal choice. You feel 100% prepared because you know exactly what’s expected of you. You have all of th...

Send a text EP 7: It’s normal to feel fatigued and even exhausted during the first months of pregnancy.  Fatigue, even extreme fatigue, is an early sign of pregnancy that nearly all women experience in the first trimester.  It’s also very normal in the third trimester, affecting an estimated 60 percent of all pregnant women. Fatigue is officially considered a constant lack of energy. During pregna...

Send a text EP 6: How your birth plan will help you decrease overwhelm and increase confidence Most women struggle with their transition into motherhood. Researchers found that during pregnancy, 1 out of 2 pregnant moms admitted that they were nervous and scared of becoming a mother 1-in-4 said they were completely daunted by motherhood More than half of the women polled during pregnancy admitted...

Send a text EP 5: The benefits of skin-to-skin that make doing it an easy YES! In a world where everything seems to be out of your control, here is something that is:  Doing skin-to-skin. Not only is it in your control, but it's also full of benefits and easy to do. You've likely heard of this technique since it's been around for quite some time. Yet, you may not be fully aware of W...

Send a text EP 4: You may be wondering....  Do I really need a birth plan?  Yes, yes. and Yes!  Trust me on this. When done right, having a birth plan can mean the difference between having a positive birth experience...or not.  In today's episode I talk about the 3 reasons why birth plans don't work.   Here's what you'll learn: How your birth plan can help you advocate your bi...

Send a text EP2: People ask me, "Stephanie, what is the purpose of a birth plan?" Simply put - the purpose of a birth plan is to support you during labor, birth and postpartum so that you are more likely to have a positive birth experience of your choosing. Now, there are a lot of benefits that stem from having a birth plan and being prepared (which we'll get into in this episode) B...

Send a text EP 3:  STOP! Before you make any decisions regarding your pregnancy. There're some things you need to consider.  While pregnancy is a true miracle, there are a few things that if handled correctly will make your pregnancy, birth and postpartum a breeze.  ...Okay, maybe not a breeze. But there are a few things that you can avoid making things easier while boosting your mind, body a...

Send a text Hi, I'm Stephanie Poole, Founder and CEO of Birth Prep Academy. I'm on a mission to help pregnant moms prepare for their first birth. I'm sharing, revealing conversations about what it really takes to successfully transition into motherhood. So join me here to discover things like what to expect in childbirth. How to prepare for your birth. We'll talk about breastfe...

Send a text EP1: From how to nourish yourself to selfcare, here's what you need to know. You just found out, you're pregnant . It's been a world wind ever since. It's no wonder you're feeling nervous. Not only is it hard to get use to the idea of growing a baby inside of your tummy but figuring out what to do next can be very scary. Believe me, I've been there. I reme...