Astrid Burke and Trey Jones are preparing for the unpreparable -- a baby! Each week we cover topics related to fertility, preconception planning, pregnancy, and, eventually, raising a real live human. Join us as we interview parents and experts, share what we learn along the way, discover what’s helpful and what’s not so helpful, and talk baby fever.
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Baby Talk: Male Fertility with Ian Stones
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This week, we have the pleasure of interviewing one of the UK's leading fertility specialists and acupuncturist, Ian Stones. Ian has 14 years of fertility treatment experience, and is the director of Hove Fertility & Wellness, co-founder of Fertility Network UK's male fertility support, and facilitator of the HIMfertility support group. https://hov…
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It's been about 8 months since we started our preconception journey, so this week we're getting honest with ourselves and each other about how it's been going so far. We revisit the topics of mental health, movement and exercise, and diet and nutrition discussed in Episode 2 "Preconception Care," and check in about how well we've been preparing for…
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Letting Go of Timelines and Expectations During Preconception
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This week, we're tackling how to balance the planning and preparation involved in preconception health with letting go of timelines and expectations for conceiving.By Astrid Burke & Trey Jones
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Just Trey talking about male fertility and this webinar that he watched. Mentioned Webinar Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwoGiVKpKOwBy Astrid Burke & Trey Jones
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Book Review: Preconception and Nature Reading List
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This week, we're sharing and reviewing a few of the books that have inspired us in our preparations for pregnancy and parenthood. Books mentioned in this episode: What to Expect Before You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happi…
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This week, we talk about the "where" of family planning from our home to our community. Also mentioned in this episode are some of the inspiring parents we've been following on YouTube: EMBERS & ASH Celia DW Hapa Family LoeppskysLife RawBeautyKristi Tamara Lee Kitty Cotten Carissa Cleans It AllBy Astrid Burke & Trey Jones
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This week, we're talking about career planning alongside family planning. https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2020/05/01/new-study-millennial-women-are-delaying-having-children-due-to-their-careers/amp/ https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/03/31/working-while-pregnant-is-much-more-common-than-it-used-to-be/?amp=1 https://www.google.com/a…
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Navigating the First Steps of Fertility Support
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Getting pregnant is not always as quick and easy as one might hope. So this week, Astrid and Trey are talking about a few of the first options available for folks with irregular menstrual cycles and difficulty ovulating, as well as the emotional toll of TTC. https://www.miracare.com/By Astrid Burke & Trey Jones
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Baby Gear Expenses and Buying Second-Hand
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It's no secret - baby gear can get expensive. So this week, we're exploring some of the economic and environmental reasons to buy second-hand, how to decide if something is safe to purchase used, and where you can find pre-loved gear.By Astrid Burke & Trey Jones
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This week, Astrid and Trey wrestle with the question of how soon is too soon to take a leap; to pick a name, seek fertility treatment, create a baby registry... or tell the whole world you're trying to have a baby by making a podcast about it.
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In this two-part series, we're flipping the script. After interviewing parents and talking about eventually becoming parents, we're stepping back a bit and reflecting on what it's like on the other end - to be a kid. In this episode, Trey asks Astrid about growing up in New York City, seeing her parents raise her little sister, and how their parent…
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In this two-part series, we're flipping the script. After interviewing parents and talking about eventually becoming parents, we're stepping back a bit and reflecting on what it's like on the other end - to be a kid. In this episode, Astrid asks Trey about his childhood growing up in rural northern Michigan, his relationships with his parents, and …
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This week, we're chatting with our dear friend, Minh, whose kids Trey was a caregiver for during his college days. Minh walks us through his partnership with his wife and high school sweetheart, raising a multiracial family, and challenging conventional gender norms.By Astrid Burke & Trey Jones
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In this episode, we take a break from weekly deep dives into journal articles and have a true heart-to-heart guided by seven questions ranging from how raising a child might compare to fostering kittens to what we would ask a crystal ball if given the chance.
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Updates: Appointments, COVID studies, and Current Inspirations
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We're back after a break! This week, we provide a new update on our baby fever journey. We talk about upcoming doctor's office appointments, vacation, and CDC/COVID with new studies or lack thereof. Also, we reveal the pieces of inspiration that are currently providing us with positive energy. Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/ https://vajenda.substack.…
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U.S. Healthcare Access as a Birthing Person
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This week, we're tapping into the topic of healthcare access in the United States as a birthing person. We walk through healthcare options for those who are uninsured before pregnancy, preconception medical care as a privilege, coverage for complications after birth, and the disparities of healthcare access for communities of color. Sources: https:…
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This week, we confront a topic that, although universal, is not typically spoken about in family planning: fear. From trying to conceive to parenting, we share some of our greatest worries and fears about the journey ahead.By Astrid Burke & Trey Jones
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This week, we're tackling the topic of prenatal vitamins and, more specifically, why it's important to begin taking them while trying to conceive. We discuss the most crucial vitamins and nutrients to boost before you even know you're pregnant, how to choose between the overwhelming number of prenatal vitamins out there, and what may help you make …
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Baby Talk: Interview with Doula Michele Mirisola
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In this episode, we're celebrating World Doula Week with an interview with our dear friend, birth and postpartum doula, Michele Mirisola. Michele walks us through the services birth and postpartum doulas offer, how their work differs from other birth workers, such as obstetricians and midwives, and what personally drew her to become a doula. Contac…
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Updates: Prenatal Vitamins, Midwives, and the COVID-19 Vaccine
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This week, we're dedicating an entire episode to updates big and small. We discuss starting on prenatal vitamins, exercising, making informed personal choices about the COVID-19 vaccine, and getting ready for a preconception counseling appointment with a midwife. Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/pregnancy.…
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Caring for Your Mental Health While Trying to Conceive
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In this episode, we talk about preconception mental health. We discuss the effects that our mental health has on our bodies during conception, while also exploring mental health obstacles and strategies. Sources: NPR short Wave EpisodeBy Astrid Burke & Trey Jones
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In this episode, Trey takes a solo dive into exploring the possible scientific, cultural, and societal origins of baby fever. Sources: https://www.livescience.com/15949-baby-fever-reproduction.html https://www.vice.com/en/article/xwpvb4/psychology-of-baby-fever-is-it-real https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2010/04/06/us-birth-rate-decline-li…
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Baby Talk: Interview with Caryn (Astrid's Mom)
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This week, we interview Astrid's mom, Caryn, and discuss her experiences raising children in New York City, finding community during pregnancy, what about having babies has changed in the past 30 years, and what is timeless.By Astrid Burke & Trey Jones
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This week, we take you through the different phases of a menstrual cycle, including ovulation, when you have the highest chance of getting pregnant, and how to find your most fertile window during your cycle.By Astrid Burke & Trey Jones
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This week, we discuss our differing approaches to exercise, discover joyful movement, and figure out how best to get our bodies in shape before trying to conceive.By Astrid Burke & Trey Jones
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Baby Talk: Interview with Brian (Trey's Dad)
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This week, we tackle our very first interview! Trey's dad, Brian, walks us through supporting his wife through her pregnancy, preparing for parenthood, and regularly winging it.By Astrid Burke & Trey Jones
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This week, we discuss the average costs of hospital births and parental leave in the U.S. and our approach to our own financial planning.By Astrid Burke & Trey Jones
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This week, we discuss changes we’re making in our diets and the most important vitamins and nutrients to bolster before getting pregnant. Sources: What to Expect Before You’re Expecting by Heidi Murkoff Mastering Your Fertility hosted by Kristen Cornett Products mentioned in this episode: Premama Birth Control Cleanse - https://www.premamawellness.…
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This week on Baby Fever, we cover Astrid’s first meeting with her obstetrician and why it’s so important to prioritize physical and mental health before trying to conceive. Sources: What to Expect Before You’re Expecting by Heidi Murkoff Mastering Your Fertility hosted by Kristen Cornett https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12958-018-0436-9 h…
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Welcome to Baby Fever, the podcast about preparing for the unpreparable. In this episode, Astrid and Trey cover their first experiences of baby fever, past anti-baby fever, and transitioning from birth control to fertility awareness. Products mentioned in this episode: Premama Birth Control Cleanse - https://www.premamawellness.com/collections/clea…
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