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 Freaking Out," hosts Shanna Micko & Laura Birek recount the often hilarious and always honest highs and lows of being a pregnant woman and new mom..
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The Obgyno Wino is back! Each week, you'll enjoy a summary of one of ACOG's regularly updated practice bulletins or committee opinions. And...I'll pair a bottle of wine with each episode to make your listening experience even better! #DoNoHarmTakeNoShit
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The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility and baby loss, expect honest conversations about unspoken experiences. Hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham, this show is a chance to break the silence and really open up the dialogue around the topic of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo - let's ditch that for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ...
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The Barbell Mamas podcast aims to be the go-to resource for women trying to conceive, who are pregnant or postpartum that love moving their bodies. The times are changing and moms have athletic goals, want to exercise at high-intensity or lift heavy weights, and want to be able to continue with their exercise routines during pregnancy, after baby and with healthcare providers that support them along the way. In this podcast, we are going to bring you up-to-date health and fitness information ...
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Holding space for parents to share their postpartum journeys.
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A podcast dedicated to the beauty and brutality of new parenthood - because giving birth is the beginning, but postpartum is forever. Created by postpartum doula Naomi Chrisoulakis, each week she chats to women about their postpartum experiences and asks experts to share their wisdom.
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Welcome to Mom Tips, your 60-second dose of positive parenting content from the team at Mom.com. Created with your busy morning routine in mind, these hacks and motherhood anecdotes are perfect to listen to while you're scrambling to get your family up and out of the house!
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Rebecca Tischler founder of Milky Goodness bringing all her content to life in this must listen podcast for any mother out there. With real and raw emotions driving each topic.
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As a stylist who explores what makes women feel beautiful, entrepreneur and Instagram favorite @HilaryRushford brings her witty, winsome, and wise voice to honest conversations on how to have an extraordinary life (without being exhausted): More joy and less overwhelm in your style, business, and life. You’re welcome (wink), in advance.
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Formally known as The Calm Collective, ROOTED is a soul driven podcast created for humans everywhere seeking a vulnerable approach to life in its entirety. From soulful conversations around grief and relationships, heartfelt interviews with incredible humans, to real life updates taking place inside my own life - here, we don't believe in small talk. We go deep. We laugh, we cry, and we bare it all each week. This is where vulnerability and relatability collide. I'm so grateful you're here. ...
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Navigating through life is an adventure. Going through a pregnancy as working professionals with a preschooler running around is trial and error. We're figuring it out together. Join us on this parenting adventure from finding out to pushing out (again!) and all the things we learn along the way. Hosted by wife and husband duo and the founders of Lilies and Loafers, Fatima and Brian. If this is your first pregnancy, join us in season 1 where we talk through Fatima's first pregnancy. Come bac ...
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Dr. Miriam Stoppard’s podcasts bring you her reassuring advice in an audio format that you can listen to at any time, any place. More programmes will be posted on her website over the coming months covering baby and childcare, women’s health and family health containing useful advice and information. Miriam’s first podcast series is ‘The Pregnancy Diaries’ where she explains the three trimesters of pregnancy; what women can expect, the progress of the growth of their baby and hints and tips ...
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Welcome to the Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, where we firmly believe in the power of education when it comes to giving birth! Tune in each week as we dive into pregnancy-related topics, expert interviews, and a variety of birth stories! As a reminder, anything you hear on this podcast should not be taken as medical advice, please see mommylabornurse.com/disclaimer for more info.
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Welcome to Divine Downloads, where we bridge divine and earthly wisdom to dive deep into spirituality, manifestation, rituals and everything and anything to help you lead your most MAGICAL life! Divine Downloads is the blending of energetic alignment with grounded actions to create transformative change in any area of your life. Each week we dive deeper into tools, insights and rituals to help you utilize this concept to create your best life. Your host, Cassandra Bodzak is a thought leader, ...
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Memos from Motherhood (Or, I Gave Birth During a Pandemic?!) is a podcast that documents and unpacks the personal and political nuances of becoming parents amidst both a global pandemic, and seismic political, cultural, and environmental change. It features two friends: Misa, a Black American woman from NYC, and Veena, a South Asian American woman from LA. Trained as anthropologists, they process pandemic parenthood holistically and intersectionally through intimate conversations and voice m ...
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Second Trimester Abortion - Practice Bulletin #135 (2023)
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S8 E22 | Brain Abnormalities, Second Trimester Loss, TMFR, and our Incredible Capacity for Strength and Resilience
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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex and Laura sit down with community member Anita. She shares her story of trying to start a family, navigating the challenges of IVF, experiencing the joy of pregnancy, and then facing the difficult news of a severe brain condition in her unborn baby, ultimately leading to a heart-wrenching decision. L…
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All things second trimester | when to start modifying exercise in pregnancy
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Knowing when to modify exercise can be really confusing for pregnant mamas. The hardest part is that the answer is different for everyone. In today’s episode, Cristina goes through different types of exercise and considerations for if and when to modify these exercises during pregnancy. Below are the links for her two research studies and thank you…
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🎶👶 The 12 Days of Birth 👶🎶 On the eighth week of LABOR, Liesel sent to me…Giving Birth Without an Epidural 101 🤰📝
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It's Week 8 of 12 of the 12 weeks of BIRTH! This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast we’re going to talk all about birthing without an epidural, and answer a question I get all the time - “How do I have a natural birth?” And while there is no secret formula…I definitely have some insight into what you can do to set yourself up for success. Have a…
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Is this how my pelvis is supposed to feel?! | What is “normal” after baby
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We talk about all the things that can go “wrong” during pregnancy and postpartum. But what about the normal things we should expect to feel after baby? It is so hard being a new mom because all of the feelings after having a baby are new. So often we ask “is this how I’m supposed to feel” and we don’t do a great job in medicine of mapping that out …
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Ep. 315 - Boob Pockets and Social Soup
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In the special segment "Dear Past Me," Laura and Shanna turn back time and give pregnancy and parenting advice to their past selves, including words of wisdom about creating friendships, doing bedtime routines, committing to extracurricular activities and more! Also, Laura reports on her 5-year-old's last week of school, and Shanna reports on the i…
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S8 E23 | Stillbirth, Processing Grief, and Rediscovering Happiness
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In this heartfelt episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex and Laura warmly welcome community member Lindsey. She shares her deeply personal journey of being part of The Gang for 12 years, including the profound loss of her first daughter, who was stillborn. She explains the process of processing her grief and the difficulty this caused when trying…
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05 | Perfectionism + people-pleasing in postpartum, with Madeline McKenzie
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In this episode, Madeline and I chat about how intellectualising, people-pleasing and perfectionism showed up for her in postpartum, parenting and her career - and how it's now shaped how she helps other women. Madeline McKenzie is a mental health social worker and business owner at Sit with Self. Her specialty is working with high-achieving millen…
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🎶👶 The 12 Weeks of Birth 👶🎶 On the seventh week of LABOR, Liesel sent to me…Postpartum Sex Tips! 😈🤭
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It's week 7 of The 12 Weeks of Birth! In this re-air, I interview my friend Jeanice all about pelvic floor sexual health!! Here are the questions we go over! What exactly happens during pregnancy (and during delivery) to disrupt sexual health? How long should I wait to have sex postpartum? Should sex hurt at all? What should I do if it does? Give m…
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What happens to your pregnant body | pregnant body changes 101
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You find out you’re pregnant and then your body is feeling weird. You’re always out of breath and swollen and tired. What the heck?! We learn so much about how baby is developing but not nearly enough about what is happening to YOUR body. That ends now. Christina breaks it down in todays episode. ____________________________________________________…
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In the special segment "What I Googled This Week," Shanna and Laura reveal the hilarious and embarrassing things they have asked the internet lately, diving into the topics of kids' candy, fire safety, the pelvic floor and more! Also, Shanna reports on the ups and downs of taking her kids to a theme park all by herself, and Laura talks about the su…
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Your Creator Matrix with Cathleen Beerkens
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In this episode, Cassandra interviews Cathleen Beerkens about her new book, “Your Creator Matrix: How to Use Optimal Wellness and Quantum Healing to Master Your Story and Create Your Reality”. Cathleen Beerkens is an author, speaker and a dedicated health professional with a diverse background in nursing and a passion for holistic wellness and heal…
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C-section & what I wish they would have told me
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When you are pregnant, there are many reasons why you might end up with a C-section. In the United States, almost 1/3 (about 30%) of birth result from a cesarean section. For that reason, EVERYONE whether you're planning a home birth, vaginal birth with medication or without, sometimes things so NOT go according to plan. In this episode, we break d…
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Ep. 313 - Parenting Sacrifices You Never Saw Coming
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In the special segment "Mom Wins!," Laura and Shanna celebrate their recent parenting achievements, including heroic sacrifices that involve indoor playgrounds and fancy notebooks. Also Laura reports on the skills that her 3-year-old has recently developed that makes him feel more like a big kid and less like a baby, and Shanna talks about how she …
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S8 E21 | Heart Conditions, Recurrent Losses, and the Challenges of the NHS
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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex and Laura sit down with community member Ashleigh who shares her journey of repeated losses before the complicated birth of her son. Ashleigh explains how she had repeated communication difficulties with NHS staff, difficulty getting answers and referrals, and the overly-clinical care she sometimes e…
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I was eager for a team to swap parenting stories, and I was ready to get my mom village on. The trouble was I couldn’t even build one tiny tent.ÂBy Mom Tips
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Potty Training Tips for Children with Autism
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And as a parent or caregiver, there are lots of ways you can help potty train your child with ASD.By Mom Tips
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The One Thing Every Mom Needs to Do in the Third Trimester
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When I first found out I was pregnant, I was excited to research and plan. Somehow, though, the days of my pregnancy blended together. A great many were spent on eating crackers to ease my nausea, and then others were consumed with trying to figure out my bra extenders. Suddenly, I was in my third trimester...…
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🎶👶 The 12 Weeks of Birth 👶🎶 On the sixth week of LABOR, Liesel sent to me…The most common birth fears...debunked! 😱🤰
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It's week 6 of The 12 Weeks of Birth! We're halfway through :) This week I chose to air an episode all about birth fears. I talk about pooping, contraction pain, tearing, c-sections, and more! **CLICK HERE to read the tearing article I reference in the episode! Overwhelmed by the amount of pregnancy info out there? CLICK HERE to get helpful and sup…
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Ep. 312 - An Unusual Form of Parenting Jealousy
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In the special segment "Gripe Water," Shanna and Laura share the hilariously petty parenting problems that have been bothering them lately, diving into parenting jealousy, bedtime books and more! Also, Shanna reports on the newest temporary additions to her family, and Laura talks about choosing to celebrate her birthday unconventionally. Finally, …
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S8 E20 | Exploring Acupuncture's Impact on Endometriosis
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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Bex and Laura sit down with acupuncturist Louise Collyer. Louise shares her knowledge on endometriosis; the impact it can have on your body, the difficulties in getting a diagnosis, and the ways to spot that you are suffering with endometriosis. She also delves into the fascinating world of acupuncture, …
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Of all of the decisions you’ll make as parents-to-be, choosing a name for your baby can be among the most challenging.By Mom Tips
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6 Reasons You Finally Need to Pay Attention to Juneteenth
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Some refer to June 19th as Freedom Day, others call it Emancipation Day, but it is most widely known as Juneteenth.By Mom Tips
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🎶👶 The 12 Weeks of Birth 👶🎶 On the fifth week of LABOR, Liesel sent to me…A Male L&D Nurse?? 👨⚕️
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It's Week 5 of The 12 Weeks of Birth! This week on the podcast, I'm joined by AJ, a male L&D nurse! Yeah! I thought it was so interesting to hear his perspective on being a minority in L&D! I hope you enjoy it!! Overwhelmed by the amount of pregnancy info out there? CLICK HERE to get helpful and supportive tips, info, and resources from an L&D nurs…
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When you’re training for a goal there’s a different intensity than when you’re recreationally exercising Having little ones is also in the messy middle of your life The crazy chaotic beautiful middle It’s when there are so many pulls at your life it can be hard to focus on an athlete schedule. And that’s okay! Christina talks about the aspects that…
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3 Tips For Teaching Kids How To Be Independent
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If you’re tired of doing everything for your kids, listen on for three tips on how you can teach your kids to be independent.By Mom Tips
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Ep. 311 - Foreshadowing of the Teenage Years
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In the special segment "Today I Learned," Laura and Shanna discuss the intriguing things they have learned recently related to the world of parenting, including why an episode of Bluey was banned in the U.S. and a fascinating theory about why humans go through menopause. Also, Laura talks about how a new extracurricular activity triggered her 3-yea…
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S8 E19 | Stillbirth during labour and honouring their memory
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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever Bex and Laura chat with community member Mary who shares the heartbreaking story of losing her son and the dispassion she faced from the hospital. Mary delves into the challenges she faced with nurses who didn’t listen to her concerns, consultants not giving her the care and attention she needed, and disc…
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Like the internet at large, TikTok is not really considered fully safe for children. Let's cover the main risks of the app, as well as what you can do as a parent to promote TikTok safety.By Mom Tips
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Accidents can happen quickly and even silently, so staying alert is key. Here are the best ways to stay water safe this summer.By Mom Tips
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Talking butt stuff | gas in the squat, hemorrhoids and constipation
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It can be embarassing talking about pee … but anal issues?! Forget it. It’s so much more common than we think and having an understanding of what is happening and why can help reduce your symptoms. Christina talks about hemorrhoids, anal incontinence and constipation in todays episode. She also talks about the urge to poop when running and how to h…
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🎶👶 The 12 Weeks of Birth 👶🎶 On the fourth week of LABOR, Liesel sent to me…BIRTH TRIVIA! 🤰📝
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It's week 4 of The 12 Weeks of Birth! This week on the podcast I have a short and fun re-air for you guys featuring my sister, Jenna! I quizzed her on some fun pregnancy trivia - it turned out to be WAY HARDER than I thought it was going to be, I think she only got 2 right hah. So, I invite you to play along at home too to see if you can beat her! …
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We've heard many moms say that bedtime is their favorite time of day with their kids.I think that's amazing and I admire them. But one mom has an honest confession about how she feels when bedtime rolls around in her family's house.By Mom Tips
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In the special segment "OMG I'm Freaking Out!" Shanna and Laura reveal the current parenting dilemmas that have their hair standing on end, including the topics of lying, smartphones, psychic abilities and more! Also, Shanna reports on the surprising way she spent her Mother's Day, and Laura talks about why she spontaneously chose to chaperone her …
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S8 E18 | Termination for Medical Reasons (TMFR) in a divided medical system and making difficult choices
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In this episode of "The Worst Girl Gang Ever" hosts Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham chat with community member Emma, who shares the heartbreaking story of losing her son. Emma delves into the challenges she faced within the American healthcare system, recounting how doctors informed her that an abortion was not an option in South Carolina due to the …
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Looking for a gift for Father's Day while you're apart this year? Whether you're social distancing because of the COVID numbers in your community, or celebrating a Dad who doesn't live nearby or is in the military, here are some gifts for Father's Day to send Dad or Grandpa when you can't be there with them to celebrate.…
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I started thinking about all the stealth skills we parents acquire and how they could actually be life-saving if we ever find ourselves in real danger someday.By Mom Tips
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Urinary Incontinence in Women - Practice Bulletin #155 (2022)
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Trying to get pregnant or becoming a parent are two times in our life where we really stop, pause and reflect on our health. We are motivated not just for ourselves but for our growing family. Our healthcare system is SICK care. We wait for something to break down before we fix it. But what if we tried to stop it from happening in the first place? …
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🎶👶 The 12 Weeks of Birth 👶🎶 On the third week of LABOR, Liesel sent to me…Spontaneous Labor VS. Inductions! 🤰
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It’s week 3 of the 12 weeks of birth! This week I chose to re-air a solo episode talking all about spontaneous labor versus inductions, and why spontaneous labor is typically preferred. I also touch on the timeline of medical inductions and what that entails. You’ll learn about a few things you can do during your pregnancy to prep your body for lab…
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6 Ways to Celebrate Pride Month With Your Kids
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Normally, when we think of Pride Month, it’s parades and celebrations. But it can also be an opportunity to have important conversations with our children about equality, compassion and inclusivity. Here are a few ideas on how you can celebrate Pride meaningfully with your kids this year.By Mom Tips
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Ep. 309 - Parenting Pro Tips and Shoe-nanigans
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In the special segment "What the Hack?," Laura and Shanna share some of their favorite parenting tips and tricks, including ideas for teaching kids how to put shoes on the correct feet, motivating kids to get dressed, effectively cutting mandarins and more! Also, Laura reports on her unexpected vehicle hullabaloo, and Shanna discusses a new project…
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S8 E17 | Pregnancy After Loss, Surrogacy, and all the emotional and physical complexities they bring
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In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham chat with Fertility Coach and Author Jennifer Robertson, who opens up about her personal journey with pregnancy after loss. Jennifer talks about her difficulties in getting pregnant, even with IVF, and how her sister-in-law offered to help via surrogacy. She opens up a…
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