No one warns you how emotional going back to work after baby really is - the daycare drop-offs, the mom guilt, the identity crisis, the baby brain… it’s a lot.
In this week’s episode, Amanda & Jessie get real about what it’s actually like to return to work after maternity leave - from the mental prep and the daycare germs to the guilt of loving your job and missing your baby at the same time.
We talk about:
• How to mentally prepare for that first week back
• Building trust with daycare and letting go of control
• Setting work boundaries without apologizing
• Handling mom guilt and the grief of maternity leave ending
• Our survival tips (and honest breakdown moments)
If you’ve ever cried in your car after daycare drop-off, this one’s for you.
🎧 Listen to Baby Then What - the podcast for moms figuring it out one chaotic day at a time.
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Morning Sickness, Secrets, and Shock - The Real First Trimester Talk
Surprise… someone’s pregnant. And for real this time
In this episode, Amanda & Jessie dive into the first trimester rollercoaster - the shock, the symptoms, the cravings, the exhaustion, and the chaos of keeping it all together with two kids already running around.
Amanda shares how she found out, what made this pregnancy feel totally different from her first two, and how she’s surviving the early weeks while pretending to be “fine.” Jessie jumps in with her own first-trimester memories, the things no one talks about, and what it’s like supporting your best friend through another baby season.
From nausea, hormones, and weird cravings to the mental load of early pregnancy, this episode is real, raw, and exactly what every mom in the trenches needs to hear.
🎧 If you’re in your first trimester right now , you’re not alone, you’re not crazy, you’re just pregnant.
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Picking a prenatal vitamin shouldn’t feel like a full-time job, but somehow it does. One doctor says one thing, the internet swears by another, and every brand claims theirs is the best. No wonder every mom is confused.
In this episode, Amanda & Jessie break down what real moms actually take, from Thorne and NFH Prenatal SAP to PregVit, Perelel, Nature’s Made, and the gummy options we pretend are candy. They read listener submissions, share their own experiences, and talk nausea, cost, and the chaos of remembering to take that horse pill every day.
⚠️ No medical advice, no paid opinions, just real talk from moms figuring it out too.
🎧 Because “fed is best” starts with mom being sane enough to swallow the vitamin.
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One doctor says “never wake a sleeping baby.” The next says “you have to wake them to feed.”
Welcome to motherhood, where every piece of parenting advice contradicts the last.
In this week’s episode, Amanda & Jessie unpack the chaos of modern motherhood, sleep training, feeding debates, and the endless stream of contradicting mom advice that leaves parents wondering what’s actually right.
From BLW vs. purees, co-sleeping vs. crib, and potty training timelines, to the mom guilt that creeps in no matter what you do, we’re diving into the mental overload that comes with everyone suddenly being an “expert.”
Plus: we read your hilarious and horrifying submissions for the worst parenting advice you’ve ever gotten, and play a rapid-fire game of “helpful or BS” that every new mom, toddler mom, and exhausted parent will relate to.
Because no matter what side you pick : sleep, solids, or screen time, someone will tell you you’re wrong.
We’re all just winging it.
🎧 Real moms. Real contradictions. Zero judgment.
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Every parent swears their kid will be potty trained by two… until reality hits.
In this episode, Amanda and Jessie break down the chaos, comedy, and pressure of potty training. From myths and milestones to accidents and regressions, they share what really happens when you ditch the diapers.
Hear them unpack:
The myths vs. reality of potty training timelines
How to tell when your toddler is actually ready
Bribes, sticker charts, and survival strategies
Why poop is always the hardest part
The emotional rollercoaster of regressions and mom guilt
Real-life potty fails (yes, public accidents included)
Whether you’re in the middle of potty training or gearing up for it, this honest, unfiltered conversation will make you laugh and feel a lot less alone.
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In this raw + funny episode, we break down what’s actually typical toddler/preschool behavior and what might be a sign to check in with your pediatrician. Through the lens of FAFO parenting (they mess around, they learn, we clean up), we unpack meltdowns, biting, ignoring their name, clingy phases, and more.
You’ll hear:
✔️ What counts as “normal toddler behavior” (hint: it’s a big range)
✔️ When to check in with your pediatrician or SLP
✔️ Practical scripts for meltdowns in public
✔️ Why FAFO parenting works (and keeps you sane)
Real talk, zero judgment, and a reminder your kid isn’t broken—they’re just becoming.
What is FAFO parenting?
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Postpartum depression gets the spotlight… but postpartum anxiety (PPA)? It’s just as real, just as brutal, and way less talked about. In this raw, funny, and painfully honest convo with Maddie Muhs (motherhood creator and mom who’s lived it), we unpack what PPA actually looks like, when it hits, and how to get real help.
What you’ll hear:
Who this is for: new moms, moms-to-be, partners who want to help, and anyone who’s ever stared at a sleeping baby to make sure they’re breathing (same).
If this sounds like you, you’re not broken and you’re not alone. Share this with a mom friend who might need it today.
Note: This episode includes open discussion of mental health and medication. It’s not medical advice, please talk to your doctor or a qualified provider if you need support.
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Everyone talks about starting solids for babies, but nobody warns you how overwhelming it feels when your baby is actually in the high chair. Purees or baby-led weaning? Choking vs. gagging? Why does every meal feel like a Google spiral of panic?
This week we’re breaking down the messy, nerve-wracking, and sometimes hilarious reality of feeding babies—the good, the bad, and the sticky.
We cover:
When to start solids and the “before the first bite” anxiety spiral (aka “what the hell do I feed them first?”)
Baby-led weaning vs. purees — benefits, struggles, and why BLW really means “let your baby destroy your dining room”
What’s actually normal (spoiler: baby gagging, mess, and food play are all part of learning)
Mom confessions: dirt > broccoli, crying over peanut butter, and crime-scene first food photos
Practical tips: high chair gear, easy first foods for babies, and allergen tips that make life easier
Big-picture reassurance: breast milk/formula is still the main nutrition under 1—and you don’t need three meals a day right away
If you’re about to start solids, knee-deep in it, or crying over the splat mat on your floor… this one’s for you.
🎧 Listen in and laugh/cry with us, because feeding your baby shouldn’t feel like an exam.
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Sniffles. Fevers. Antibiotics. Repeat. If it feels like your kid has been sick longer than they’ve been alive, you’re not alone. Welcome to the daycare sickness cycle—a.k.a. the Germ Olympics of back-to-school season.
This week, we dive into the messy, exhausting reality of daycare germs, preschool bugs, and school colds that take down the whole family.
We talk about:
The endless daycare sick-day spiral (and those dreaded “your kid is sick, come get them” emails)
Work guilt, canceled meetings, and the “whose job is more flexible?” debate
What to do when your toddler brings home germs to your newborn or younger sibling
The mental toll of zero sleep, extra screen time, and mom guilt
The pressure to “keep it together” when all you want to do is scream
What’s actually normal sickness frequency in daycare kids
If you’ve ever started daycare and wondered if you accidentally signed up for a science experiment—or panicked about your newborn catching every bug—this one’s for you.
🎧 Hit play, laugh/cry with us, and know you’re not alone in the chaos.
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We get asked about sleep training methods constantly—what worked, what didn’t, and whether we still believe in any of it. So here we go: a full episode dedicated to the most controversial nap of all time.
From cry-it-out sleep training to contact naps, gentle sleep training to white noise machines duct-taped to the crib (yep, we’ve been there), we’re breaking down what sleep training actually is, the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it, and why the pressure to “get it right” can feel so intense.
Whether you’re team “schedule everything” or just trying to survive, this is for every mom who’s ever googled “is my baby broken at 2am?” You’re not alone. And yes—you will sleep again.
🎧 Listen for:
What sleep training methods worked (and totally flopped) for us
The biggest sleep training myths we believed
The guilt, the judgment, the desperation, and mom guilt sleep training brings
Real talk on pressure, comparison, and learning to evolve with your baby
If you’re rocking a baby in the dark wondering if you’re doing it all wrong—this one’s for you. You’re not failing. You’re just f*cking exhausted.
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You beg for a night out. You finally get one. You book the sitter. You shave your legs. You actually put on real pants.
You go out.
We’re talking:
And of course, we ask the realest question of all: Is it even f*cking worth it?
Spoiler: sometimes yes, sometimes hell no.
This is a must-listen for every mom who’s ever tried to reclaim a night out, only to end up wondering if it was worth the babysitter, the brain fog, and the emotional spiral.
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“My kid will never have screen time.”
“I’ll never yell.”
“They’ll eat what we eat.”
Cut to us three years later: handing over the iPad with one hand and wiping a booger with the other.
This week on Baby Then What, we’re dragging our pre-mom selves and laughing (…crying?) at all the things we said we’d never do, until we did. Because once you’re in the thick of it? All bets are off.
We’re talking:
• The lies we told ourselves before kids
• The chaos we now fully embrace (Paw Patrol, bribes, cold coffee and all)
• That exact moment you realize… oh sh*t, I’m that mom
• Why it’s time to stop judging and start surviving
If you’ve ever done something you swore you’d never do, welcome. You’re one of us.
A must-listen for moms navigating modern parenting, survival mode, and the messy in-between.
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We’ve all heard it: “As long as the baby is healthy…” But what about when it’s not the gender you were hoping for?
This week, we’re diving into the quiet, complicated reality of gender disappointment in pregnancy—a totally normal experience that so many moms are too ashamed to admit. We unpack the shock, guilt, and shame spiral that can hit hard when the baby isn’t the gender you dreamed of.
We talk about:
The shock, grief, and mom guilt that come with gender disappointment
Generational patterns, birth order pressure, and those intrusive family comments
The late-night Google spirals (“can they get the gender wrong?”)
Healing: from mourning the baby you imagined to bonding with the one you’re growing
Real mom stories of gender disappointment and healing
If you’ve ever felt sadness, guilt, or grief about your baby’s gender—you are not a bad mom. You’re not alone, and this conversation is for you.
🎧 Listen in for the raw, unfiltered truth about gender disappointment, mom guilt, and healing.
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Welcome to the toddler trenches—ages 2 to 4, a.k.a. the “are you still a baby or just my drunkest roommate?” phase. This is the season where toddler tantrums, preschool choices, and feral energy collide… and granola bars can break your spirit.
In this episode, we get into:
Why they’re still babies until 4 (yes, really)
Full-body toddler meltdowns that start over nothing and end with you questioning everything
Picking daycare, preschool, and toddler camps like it’s a college application
The toddler gear and toys we didn’t expect to love—and the ones that majorly flopped
Why giving your toddler “chores” might actually keep you sane
The sticky, chaotic energy of raising 2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds
Plus: our personal chaos updates—like panic-enrolling in camp at 11:59 PM, pretending we love how our toddlers “fold” laundry, and wondering if anyone’s kid actually sits still.
If you’re deep in toddler chaos or bracing for it soon, consider this your group chat with moms who get it—no filter, no shame, just here to remind you you’re not insane.
🎧 For every parent Googling “why is my toddler like this?”—this one’s for you.
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Welcome to our no-BS guide to newborn essentials. In this episode, we’re breaking down the baby gear we actually used and loved—and the things that made us question all our life choices.
From bottles and breast pumps to crib mattresses, swaddles, pacifiers, and yes…the infamous wipe warmer, we’re sharing what worked, what didn’t, and what you can skip entirely.
We cover:
Best baby bottles that saved us vs. the ones that drove us feral
The breast pumps that actually gave us freedom
Crib mattresses, swaddles, diaper bags, and more baby gear that’s worth it
Registry regrets, wipe warmer disasters, and why newborn baby shoes are a scam
Our takes on the Nanit baby monitor, BIBS pacifiers, Frida Mom nail clippers, and other viral newborn products
Real talk from two moms, four kids, and way too many Amazon orders.
If you’re pregnant, building a baby registry, or in the newborn trenches—this one’s for you.
🎧 Listen in for the ultimate baby registry must-haves vs newborn regrets.
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What started as a lighthearted pregnancy test prank for content… turned into absolute chaos. We accidentally switched tests, and one came back positive.
So… one of us is pregnant. But whose test is it? And what do we even do now?!
In true Baby Then What fashion, this episode is wild, emotional, a little unhinged, and kind of the perfect metaphor for motherhood: nothing goes to plan, and you’re just along for the ride.
We’re bringing you behind the scenes of the moment it all went down:
The laughs, the panic, and the “wait… WHAT?!” reactions
The real-time confusion and chaos of seeing a positive pregnancy test
What it taught us about surprises, motherhood, and rolling with the unexpected
If you’ve ever taken a test “just to be sure,” had a pregnancy scare, or been blindsided by a result—you’ll get it.
🎧 Hit play for the reveal (worth it!) and then share your own pregnancy test story—the surprises, the scares, the joy, the chaos.
We’re back this week for another round of your real mom questions—the ones you’ve texted, Googled, or slid into our DMs with. In this unfiltered Q&A, we’re diving deeper into the messy, raw stuff you’re too tired (or too scared) to ask out loud.
In this episode, we get into:
Growing your family after baby and navigating pregnancy loss
Postpartum hormones, body changes, and intimacy after baby
Baby stage challenges: teething, sleep routines, and the crawling limbo
Toddler topics: food allergies, patience, and screen time battles
This is the stuff no one preps you for, and we’re here to talk about it—no filter, no shame, just figuring it out together.
🎧 Hit play for real mom stories, support, and answers you won’t find in a Google search.
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We asked, you delivered—and now we’re answering your most unfiltered, honest, and hilarious questions. In this Q&A kickoff to Season 5, nothing’s off-limits: from postpartum resentment to baby travel hacks, mom guilt to in-law drama, and why the “roommate phase” in marriage is way too real.
Oh, and by the way—Pregnant Bitchez is now Baby Then What. Why the change? Because this isn’t just a pregnancy podcast anymore. We’re covering every stage of motherhood—from the first positive test to toddler chaos and everything after. Same hosts, same energy… just a name that finally makes sense.
In this episode, we cover:
Resentment, partnership, and the invisible load
Mental health, mom guilt, and taking care of yourself
Baby travel tips, mom hacks, and baby shower gift regrets
In-law drama, boundaries, and MIL tension
Working out postpartum (yes, it’s possible)
Whether you’re in the newborn fog or just trying to pee alone—we got you.
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Baby Then What is your go-to podcast for the real side of motherhood—the stuff no one warns you about (but definitely should).
Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, deep in toddler chaos, or somewhere in between, every mom hits that moment of: “Now what?”
Hosted by Jessie and Amanda—two moms of two, right in the thick of it—this show dives into the messy, unhinged, and brutally honest parts of mom life. We cut through the noise with:
Real motherhood stories and raw conversations
Postpartum support and pregnancy truths no one tells you
Toddler tantrum survival and mom-life hacks
Product recommendations that actually help (and the ones you can skip)
Absolutely zero sugarcoating
Think of it as your unfiltered, relatable, and hilarious guide to motherhood—the stuff they never cover in prenatal classes or parenting books.
If you’ve ever said, “I’m having a baby… now what?” — you’re in the right place. This podcast was made for you.
🎧 New episodes every Thursday. Let’s figure it out together.
This one’s for the moms wondering: Can you actually travel with kids and not lose your mind?
Answer: Yes. Sort of. Sometimes.
In this episode, we dive into the messy, funny, and actually helpful guide to traveling with babies, toddlers, and everything in between. From the easiest ages to fly (hello, newborns!) to the ones we’d like to forget (looking at you, 18 months), we’re giving you all our hard-earned hacks for surviving family travel.
We cover:
What age is easiest—and hardest—to travel with
Packing tips to avoid mid-air meltdowns (yours and theirs)
How to get babies to sleep on planes and in hotels
Flight time strategies, airport survival tips, and why snacks fix everything
The stroller vs. travel stroller debate
Hacks for breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and handling diaper blowouts at 30,000 feet
If you’re planning a trip with kids (or just bracing yourself for the airport), this is your guide to family travel without totally losing it.
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