Postpartum is messy, physically, mentally, emotionally , and no one tells you the truth until you’re already in it.

In this unfiltered postpartum Q&A episode of Baby Then What, Amanda and Jessie answer the real questions moms are asking but rarely say out loud: sex after baby, postpartum weight loss, marriage changes, pumping, mental health, and that overwhelming Groundhog Day feeling where every day feels the same.

We talk honestly about:
• Postpartum recovery the first vs second time around
• Marriage after baby, the roommate phase & divide-and-conquer parenting
• Postpartum anxiety, depression & when medication or therapy helps
• Weight loss that won’t budge, hormones & breastfeeding
• Sex after birth, pain, expectations & vaginal recovery
• Pumping, breastfeeding, Haakaa confusion & why pumping is exhausting
• Being a single mom or feeling like you’re doing it all alone
• Breaking the postpartum Groundhog Day cycle

If you’re bleeding, leaking, rage-texting your partner, questioning your body, or wondering when you’ll feel like yourself again, this episode is for you.

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Motherhood doesn’t stay the same, and neither do we.

In this episode of Baby Then What, Amanda and Jessie share a real life update on pregnancy, motherhood, burnout, and what’s actually going on behind the scenes.

From being pregnant with baby #3, to navigating different stages of motherhood, to emotional exhaustion, mental load, and identity shifts, this episode is raw, honest, and deeply relatable.

We talk about:

• Pregnancy with baby #3 and how it feels different

• Burnout, overstimulation, and mom mental load

• Motherhood identity changes over time

• Lowering expectations and protecting your energy

• What’s been hard, what’s been lighter, and what we’re learning

• Where Baby Then What is headed next

If you’ve ever felt like you should “have it figured out by now” you’re not alone.

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Welcome back to Baby Then What, today we’re talking about all the things we wish we knew before becoming moms for the first time… now that baby #3 is officially on the way.

From delusional sleep expectations to Pinterest-mom fantasies, postpartum shocks, newborn chaos, relationship meltdowns, mental load guilt, and letting go of control, we’re unpacking the motherhood lessons we learned the very, very hard way.

If you’re pregnant, TTC, deep into postpartum, or just quietly spiraling at 2am… this one hits home.

• What we believed before baby #1 (and why we laugh now)
• The things NO ONE tells you about postpartum
• Baby #2 humbling us in ways we didn’t expect
• What actually matters with a newborn
• What we’re not stressing over with baby #3
• Our list of “things we wish we knew” , from relationships to pelvic floors to schedules to mom guilt

We’re answering questions like:

“Did motherhood look anything like what you imagined?”
“What was your moment of ‘Oh sh*t, this is nothing like I expected?’”
“Did baby #2 heal you or humble you?”
“What would you tell your pre-baby self now?”

And of course… things we wish someone whispered in our ears before the first baby arrived, the honest, messy, unfiltered realities that only moms understand.

Because spoiler: you don’t become a mom in one moment. It’s a slow build, a thousand heartbreaks, a thousand miracles, and a version of yourself you didn’t know existed.

If you ever said:
“Why did no one tell me this?”
“You will survive this.”
“OMG, I didn’t know motherhood felt like this.”

Then this episode is literally for you.

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This week, Amanda & Jessie are breaking down a universal truth: toddlers run the house.

Welcome to Toddler Negotiations 101,  a survival guide for moms losing arguments to humans who think socks are optional and ketchup is spicy.

We’re answering:
• Why are toddlers THIS good at negotiating?
• Who gave them this much confidence??
• Do they accept “no” as a challenge?
• Were WE this unhinged as kids, or is this new chaos?

Plus our real-life daily battles:
• Snack wars
• Car seat stiff-as-a-board mode
• Outfit meltdowns
• Screen-time bartering
• The “I want it—NO I DON’T!” loop
• Toddlers changing their minds mid-sentence

And our “expert” pointers (aka survival tips):
• Fake choices (until they stop working)
• Bribery IS parenting
• Distraction magic
• Lower-the-bar wins
• Picking your battles
• Tag-teaming with your partner
• Keeping snacks for YOUR sanity

And of course… your toddler negotiation confessions.

If you’ve ever found yourself debating with someone who eats crayons,  this episode is for you.

New episodes every Thursday.

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In this week’s episode of Baby Then What, Amanda and Jessie dive into a brutally honest listener Q&A covering the topics moms are actually struggling with — sleep training, regressions, feeding battles, postpartum rage, pelvic floor recovery, speech delays, TTC timing, sex after baby, car setup for 3 kids, walking milestones, and everything in between.

No experts, no judgment — just two moms keeping it real, answering your rawest questions with honesty, humor, and the chaos you expect from the Baby Then What universe.

Whether you’re in the trenches of newborn life, navigating toddlerhood, crying in your bathroom, or considering baby #3… this episode is for you.

Topics we cover:
• Baby refusing milk / feeding struggles
• Sleep training, sleep regressions, bassinet-to-crib transitions
• Late walking, speech delays, and milestone anxiety
• Pelvic floor recovery + postpartum fitness
• Postpartum anger, rage & partner communication
• Low libido + sex after baby
• TTC timing, age gaps, triggering announcements
• Car setup + room sharing for 2–3 kids
• Emotional breakdown moments & survival mode

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube — new episodes every Thursday

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In this real, raw, and hysterically honest Q&A, Amanda and Jessie answer the questions moms are actually asking about baby milestones, marriage after kids, friendships, fertility, and trying to stay sane through it all.

If you’ve ever googled “why is my baby not rolling yet?” or “how long do I have to share a room with this child?” this one’s for you.

We cover:
The baby stuff: reflux, milestones, sleep, and surviving the early days
The mental load: when you love your kids but still want to hide in the bathroom
Mom life: friendships, finding yourself again, and debating baby number three
The relationship real talk: marriage after kids, MIL drama, and dads trying to help
Fertility and TTC: secondary infertility, the two-week wait, and the worst advice we’ve ever heard

Whether you’re in the thick of the newborn trenches or knee-deep in toddler chaos, this episode will make you laugh, cry, and feel so seen.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, and follow @babythenwhat for daily mom chaos, community, and unfiltered conversations.

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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.

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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.

Baby Then What is where real motherhood gets a mic - no sugarcoating, no filters, just truth, laughter, and connection.

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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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