We get asked about sleep training 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 to contact naps, gentle sleep to white noise machines duct-taped to the crib (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 episode 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 worked (and flopped) for us

• Myths we believed
• The guilt, the judgment, the desperation
• Real talk on pressure, comparison, and evolving 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:


• Why going out feels like a full-time job now
• That weird pressure to “just have fun!” even when you’re dead inside

• Drinking for the wrong reasons (and regretting it instantly)
• Next-morning mom guilt and snapping at your kids over nothing
• Our most unhinged going out stories, complete with outfit regrets, panic texts, and hangxiety

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 often hear "As long as it’s healthy...". But the truth is, what about when it’s not the gender you were hoping for?

This week, we’re talking about the quiet, complicated reality of gender disappointment, a totally normal experience that most moms are too ashamed to admit. We unpack the shock, guilt, and internal shame spiral that hits hard when the baby isn’t the gender you dreamed of.

From generational patterns and birth order pressure to intrusive comments and healing through it all, this is a raw, honest convo about mourning the child you imagined while falling in love with the one you’re growing.

We share our own stories and yours from the tears and Google spirals to the “wait… can they get the gender wrong?” denial phase, all the way to the bonding, healing, and finally saying goodbye to the fantasy family you made up in your head at 13.

You’re not a bad mom for feeling what you feel. And you’re not alone.

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Welcome to the toddler trenches: ages 2 to 4, aka the "are you still a baby or just my drunkest roommate?" phase.

In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the hot mess that is toddlerhood - where logic goes to die and granola bars break your spirits.

We get into:

• Why they’re still babies until 4 (yes, really)
• The full-body meltdowns that start over nothing and end with you questioning everything
• Picking daycares, preschools, and camps like it’s a college application
• The gear and toys that we didn’t expect to love and the ones that majorly flopped
• Why giving your toddler “chores” might actually keep you from fully losing it
• And the wild, sticky, feral energy of raising little boys

Plus, we're sharing some 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 make sure you don't feel totally insane.

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Welcome to our no-BS guide to baby gear. In this episode, we’re breaking down the newborn products we actually used (and loved) - and the ones that made us question all our life choices. From bottles and breast pumps to crib mattresses, pacifiers, and yes... the infamous wipe warmer, we’re sharing what worked, what didn’t, and what you can skip entirely.

We cover:

• Bottles that saved us vs. bottles that drove us feral

• The breast pumps that actually gave us freedom

• Crib mattresses, swaddles, diaper bags, and more

• Registry regrets, wipe warmer disasters, and why baby shoes are a scam

Plus our takes on the Nanit monitor, BIBS pacifiers, Frida Mom nail clippers, and other viral baby products everyone tells you to buy.

Real talk from two moms, four kids, and way too many Amazon orders.If you're pregnant, building a registry, or just deep in the newborn trenches - this one’s for you.

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We thought it would be funny to take pregnancy tests just for content… and then we accidentally switched them, and one came back positive.

In true Baby Then What fashion, what started as a lighthearted, just-for-fun idea turned into absolute chaos. One of us is pregnant… maybe?! But whose test is it?! And what do we even do now?!

This episode is wild, emotional, a little unhinged, and everything we didn’t expect, but honestly, it’s 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, the “wait, what?!” reactions, and figuring it out in real-time together.

Watch until the very end, the reveal is WORTH IT. Then head to the comments and tell us your own pregnancy test story, the surprises, the scares, the joy, the chaos.

With love (and maybe a positive test?),

Amanda & Jessie ‪@babythenwhat‬

We're back this week for another round of your questions. In Part 2 of our unfiltered Q&A, we’re diving even deeper into the real, raw questions you’ve been too tired (or too scared) to ask out loud. From navigating postpartum hormones to figuring out if you’re ready for another baby,  we’re covering it all.

In this episode, we get into:

• Growing your family and navigating pregnancy loss
• Postpartum hormones, body changes, and intimacy after baby
• Baby stage challenges like teething, sleep routines, and the crawling limbo
• Toddler topics including food allergies, patience, and screen time

This is the stuff no one preps you for,  and we’re here to talk about it. Let's figure it out together.

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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, we’re talking everything from postpartum resentment to baby travel tips, in-law drama to mom guilt, and why the “roommate phase” 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 talking about every stage of motherhood — from the first positive test to toddler chaos and everything that comes 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, guilt, and taking care of yourself
• Travel tips, mom hacks, and baby shower gifts
• MIL tension and boundary-setting
• 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, there comes a moment when you ask: Now what?

Hosted by Jessie and Amanda—two moms of two, deep in the thick of it—this show dives into the messy, unhinged, and brutally honest parts of mom life. They cut through the noise with real stories, raw conversations, product recommendations that actually help, and 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.