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Baby Then What

Amanda and Jessie
Baby Then What
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  • Baby Then What

    5:40 The Brutally Honest Q&A Part 2: Pregnancy, Toddler Chaos & The Stuff Nobody Says Out Loud

    07/05/2026 | 28 mins.
    We're back. And this one is chaotic.
    If Part 1 was the emotional one, Part 2 is the real-life, no-filter, how-are-we-surviving-this one. Amanda and Jessie are back answering more of your questions, the messy, funny, and brutally honest ones that every toddler mom and new mom is thinking but nobody answers honestly.
    This mom podcast episode covers:
    Toddler tips for weaning off the bottle at bedtime
    Getting your dog to actually like your baby
    Surviving the first trimester with a toddler at home
    Pregnancy tips for your second time around
    Sex in the third trimester (you said no limits )
    How to get your toddler to listen & stop the tantrums
    Leaving the house with kids without losing your mind
    Screen time for toddlers — how much is too much?
    How to stop breastfeeding mom guilt
    Is a night nurse worth it?
    Best postpartum life hacks, jeans & advice for partners
    When to ditch the sleep sack
    No doctors. No perfect answers. Just two moms in it with you.
    If this episode made you feel seen, send it to a mom who needs it. 🤍
    Follow Baby Then What so you don't miss Part 3 and keep sending your questions. Nothing is off limits here.

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  • Baby Then What

    5:39 Mom Advice Q&A: Emotional Struggles No One Talks About

    30/04/2026 | 25 mins.
    Mom Advice Q&A: Emotional Struggles No One Talks About
    You asked. We answered. And honestly? You did not hold back.
    This week on Baby Then What, Amanda and Jessie are answering the real questions moms are afraid to ask, the ones you think but never say out loud.
    This mom podcast episode covers:
    Mom guilt & the "am I a bad mom?" spiral
    Losing your identity in motherhood
    Marriage resentment after having a baby
    Mom overstimulation & burnout
    Postpartum emotions & sex drive
    Pregnancy anxiety the second time around
    New mom advice on daycare guilt, work decisions & when motherhood gets easier
    We got so many questions from moms that this had to be split into multiple episodes, so this is Part 1, and it's the emotional one.
    No doctors. No perfect answers. Just two moms in it with you.
    If this episode made you feel a little less alone, send it to a mom who needs to hear it.
    Follow Baby Then What so you don't miss Part 2, and keep sending your questions. Clearly nothing is off limits here.

    👶 New here? Baby Then What is the podcast for moms in the stage after the newborn bubble  when everyone stops checking on you but things somehow get harder.
    🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode!
    🎧 New episodes every Thursday. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@baby.then.what⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for real motherhood, pregnancy, and postpartum conversations without the fluff.
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  • Baby Then What

    5.38 : OB vs Midwife: What Nobody Tells You Before You Choose Your Birth Provider

    23/04/2026 | 32 mins.
    Choosing between an OB and a midwife? Most moms are forced to decide without actually understanding the difference, and it can completely shape your pregnancy, labour, and delivery experience.
    No one sits you down and explains this. So in this episode of Baby Then What, Amanda and Jessie become the people they wish they had before their first appointment.
    They’ve both had experiences with OBs and midwives and not the same every time and that’s exactly the point.
    Because this decision? 👉 It’s not about what your friend did 👉 It’s not about what your doctor defaulted to 👉 And it’s definitely not something you should choose based on “vibes”
    The real difference between an OB and a midwife (explained simply)

    Why you might not even meet the doctor delivering your baby

    What continuity of care actually looks like with a midwife

    The truth about interventions, epidurals, and hospital births

    Hospital vs birth centre vs home birth (what nobody explains properly)

    What happens if you need to transfer from midwife to OB

    The biggest misconceptions about both options

    How to decide what’s actually right for YOU

    We break down the exact questions you should be asking before choosing your provider, because this is where most people get it wrong.
    There’s no “right” choice. There’s just the choice that makes you feel safe, supported, and heard.
    Comment OB or MIDWIFE, which did you choose and why? 📌 And send this to a pregnant friend… because everyone deserves this conversation before that first appointment.

    👶 New here? Baby Then What is the podcast for moms in the stage after the newborn bubble  when everyone stops checking on you but things somehow get harder.
    🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode!
    🎧 New episodes every Thursday. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@baby.then.what⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for real motherhood, pregnancy, and postpartum conversations without the fluff.
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  • Baby Then What

    5.37 : 0 to 1 vs 1 to 2 Kids: The Hardest Transition No One Prepares You For (+ Deciding on Baby #3)

    16/04/2026 | 30 mins.
    No one talks about THIS part of motherhood… until you’re in it.
    In this episode of Baby Then What, Amanda and Jessie get real about the biggest parenting transitions — from 0 to 1, 1 to 2, and preparing for baby #3 — and why the hardest stage might not be what you think.
    They break down the emotional, physical, and mental load of adding more kids, the shock that hits (especially dads 👀), and the part of motherhood that no one prepares you for.
    If you're pregnant, thinking about baby #2, or deep in the chaos of multiple kids… this is the episode you need.
    In this episode, we talk about:
    Is 0 to 1 or 1 to 2 kids harder?

    The mental load shift when you have more than one child

    Why the 1 to 2 transition feels like survival mode

    Postpartum reality no one warns you about

    The guilt of splitting your attention between kids

    Age gaps: what actually matters (and what doesn’t)

    The truth about screen time, survival mode & mom guilt

    How your relationship changes after kids

    What no one tells you about deciding on baby #3

    The real experience of “baby fever”

    How older kids react when a new baby is coming

    Why this stage feels so overwhelming (and why it does end)

    👶 New here? Baby Then What is the podcast for moms in the stage after the newborn bubble  when everyone stops checking on you but things somehow get harder.
    🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode!
    🎧 New episodes every Thursday. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@baby.then.what⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for real motherhood, pregnancy, and postpartum conversations without the fluff.
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  • Baby Then What

    5.36 : Third Trimester, Hospital Bag & Labor Prep: What No One Actually Tells You Before

    09/04/2026 | 31 mins.
    You're in the third trimester. You're uncomfortable. Someone keeps asking if you've packed your hospital bag and you want to throw something.
    Same, honestly.
    This week Amanda and Jessie are getting into the reality of the third trimester, no fluff, no perfectly curated bump photos, just the actual truth about what's happening to your body, your brain, and your to-do list before this baby arrives.
    Amanda is 34 weeks pregnant with her third baby and sharing what feels completely different this time, how she's preparing for labor with two kids already running chaos at home, and what she's actually doing (and not doing) differently.
    In this episode:
    What to actually expect in the third trimester (the stuff nobody posts about)

    34 weeks pregnant symptoms and the realities that hit different with each pregnancy

    Hospital bag essentials vs. everything you'll never touch

    What you actually need to know before labor and delivery

    Preparing for baby #3 with two kids already at home

    The things no one tells you before you give birth

    Because the third trimester is overwhelming, uncomfortable, and full of unknowns — and you deserve someone to be honest with you about it.
    You're not alone in this stage. Promise.
    This episode is for moms navigating the third trimester, preparing for labor, and getting ready to meet their baby.

    👶 New here? Baby Then What is the podcast for moms in the stage after the newborn bubble  when everyone stops checking on you but things somehow get harder.
    🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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About Baby Then What

Baby Then What is the podcast for moms who want the real side of motherhood—the stuff no one warns you about but definitely should. Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, wrangling toddlers, or somewhere in between, you’ve probably asked yourself: Now what? Hosted by Jessie and Amanda, two moms of two in the thick of it, this show is messy, unfiltered, and brutally honest. Real stories, honest product recs, and raw conversations—because motherhood is anything but perfect.
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