Baby Then What

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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Are you recently postpartum and wondering what happened to your relationship? You’re not alone—and we’re getting real about it.

This week, we’re joined by Sheina Schochet (@loveafterbaby)—therapist, mom of 4, and postpartum relationship expert. Together, we unpack all the things no one preps you for when it comes to relationships after baby:

• The roommate phase no one warns you about

• Constant bickering and the dumbest fights

• Intimacy struggles and why your sex life after kids feels impossible

• Why your marriage suddenly feels like a full-time job after baby

Sheina shares practical advice on how to reconnect with your partner, communicate without killing each other, and bring the spark back—even when you’re covered in spit-up.

If your relationship has taken a hit postpartum… this episode is for you.

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Nobody really warns you about this part of pregnancy and postpartum—but we’re gonna say it out loud.

This week, we’re getting real about what it feels like when your friendships shift after having a baby. The friends who stopped texting. The ones who bailed before your baby shower. The ones you thought would be there… and just weren’t.

We share our own stories (the messy, the painful, and the surprisingly freeing), plus yours. We’re talking about:

• Losing friends during pregnancy and postpartum

• The heartbreak of realizing who doesn’t show up

• The awkwardness of making new mom friends when you barely recognize yourself

• Why it’s not just okay, but necessary, to let go of friendships that don’t fit the mom you are now

If you’ve ever sat there holding your phone, feeling like nobody gets it anymore… if you’ve ever cried over a friend you thought was forever… or if you’ve found magic in the ones who showed up when it mattered most—this one’s for you.

You’re not crazy. You’re not alone. And you’re definitely not the only one feeling it.

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This week, we’re talking all things sleep — or lack thereof. From newborn nights to 12-month regressions, sleep training wins and fails, and night weaning chaos, we’re covering it all.

We answer your Qs:

— Did you sleep train? What kind worked?

— Is a night nurse worth it?

— How do you juggle multiple nap schedules?

— Night weaning when baby’s up every 1–2 hours? SOS.

— Are we actually getting dumber… or just tired?

— What to do when your “village” doesn’t show up

— How to find time to do literally anything

Plus, our go-to sleep tips:

🌑 Dark rooms

🎧 Brown noise > white noise

🛏️ Cry it out (with checks)

🤱 Getting baby into the crib without losing your mind

This episode is brought to you by Hush Little Baby — the brand new baby line from the Canadian sleep legends at Hush.

We’re talking Iced Crib Sheets, Mattress Protector, and the comfiest Crib Mattress ever. We’ve tested it, we love it — and anything that gets us more than two hours of sleep? Immediate yes.

Plus, 10% of all proceeds go to SickKids Foundation, supporting research and care for kids and families.

Check it out at hush.ca — happy sleeping!

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This week, we’re sitting in that quiet, complicated space so many of us know—the question of whether we’re really done having babies. We’re talking about all the emotions that come with that decisions - grief, guilt, hope, fear - and the way it never feels black and white. This episode is a real as it gets. 

Plus, we also talk about:

• What it’s like for Jessie to finally get her period back - and how it came with a wave of physical and emotional release. 
• Amanda opens up about the shift that’s happening now that her youngest is two—and the questions it’s bringing up.
• And we talk through the solo parenting moments that push us, stretch us, and sometimes break us a little—along with the small wins that help us get through.

If you’re in that in-between—missing what was, unsure of what’s next—you’re not alone.

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In this week’s episode, we’re giving you the real deal on baby gear - from strollers to car seats to high chairs, we tell you what we’ve tried, what we loved and what we regret.

What we cover:

• Stroller breakdown: UppaBaby Vista vs. Cruz, Joolz, Silver Cross, Veer Wagon, Double City Jogger, Bumbleride Indie Twin, Nuna (travel + new compact double 👀), and why Amanda hated the YOYO.
• Car seats and high chair recs that don’t suck → From Clek and Diono to IKEA and the overhyped “convertible” ones that collect dust.
• How to actually decide what to buy based on: → Budget, longevity, replacements, multiple kids, and what actually works.

We also give you a little update on our life lately - Arlo pooped in the toilet, Jessie’s period is BACK, and we give our review of the Ultrahuman Ring and whether we’d recommend it to other moms. 

This one’s loaded. Whether you’re pregnant, a new mom, or deep in toddler chaos, we’re breaking down the gear that’s worth your money (and what’s totally not).

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This week, we’re joined by Jonathan @couplestherapywithjonathan, a couples therapist who specializes in helping overwhelmed couples navigate the rollercoaster of relationships before, during, and after kids.

We’re asking him everything—from the baby stage breakdowns to the bedroom dry spells—and getting real about the emotional chaos that hits when your relationship suddenly has a third (tiny, screaming) roommate.

If your relationship has felt off, quiet, or like a team sport you didn’t sign up for… this episode is for you.

We get into:

• The biggest mistake couples make after having kids (that leads to major resentment)
• How to stop keeping score when it feels like you're doing everything
• Mismatched libidos: what to do when one of you wants it more
• Whether scheduling sex is sexy or sad (spoiler: it might be both)
• Reconnecting when you're just co-existing
• Boundaries with toxic in-laws when your partner just wants to "keep the peace"

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This week we’re joined by Dr. A, a pediatric allergist based in Toronto (and also Amanda’s son Arlo’s allergist 👶🏼). We’re diving into all the big allergy questions you’ve sent in — from when to introduce allergens, to FPIES, to figuring out whether your kid has an allergy or just a sensitivity.

Some of the burning questions Dr. A answers:

• Can you prevent allergies during pregnancy?
• The truth about genetics and allergies?
• How early you can test your baby?
• What are FPIES and why it’s confusing AF
• When to use the dairy ladder for CMPA
• What to actually have on hand when introducing allergens
• Why allergies are so common now — and if online tests are worth it
• Concerns with Benadryl and her suggested alternatives

Whether you’re prepping for solids, navigating eczema, or already deep in allergy life — this one’s packed with helpful info and real talk. Let’s gooo!

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You asked, we answered! This week, we’re walking you through exactly what to expect in the first two weeks after giving birth—starting from the moment you deliver. We’ll cover the transfer from the delivery room to your overnight room, all the tests they run on you and your baby, that infamous first poo, the overwhelming moment of bringing your baby home, figuring out breastfeeding, and everything in between. We were totally caught off guard our first time, so we’re sharing all the raw, unfiltered details to help you feel more prepared. Because let’s be real—bringing a baby into this world is hard enough without all the unexpected surprises!

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