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.

Catch up on all episodes from pregnancy to postpartum to toddler life and beyond.

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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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Every parent swears their kid will be potty trained by two… until reality hits.

In this episode, Amanda and Jessie break down the chaos, comedy, and pressure of potty training. From myths and milestones to accidents and regressions, they share what really happens when you ditch the diapers.

Hear them unpack:

• The myths vs. reality of potty training timelines

• How to tell when your toddler is actually ready

• Bribes, sticker charts, and survival strategies

• Why poop is always the hardest part

• The emotional rollercoaster of regressions and mom guilt

• Real-life potty fails (yes, public accidents included)

Whether you’re in the middle of potty training or gearing up for it, this honest, unfiltered conversation will make you laugh and feel a lot less alone.

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In this raw + funny episode, we break down what’s actually typical toddler/preschool behavior and what might be a sign to check in with your pediatrician. Through the lens of FAFO parenting (they mess around, they learn, we clean up), we unpack meltdowns, biting, ignoring their name, clingy phases, and more.

You’ll hear:
✔️ What counts as “normal toddler behavior” (hint: it’s a big range)
✔️ When to check in with your pediatrician or SLP
✔️ Practical scripts for meltdowns in public
✔️ Why FAFO parenting works (and keeps you sane)

Real talk, zero judgment, and a reminder your kid isn’t broken—they’re just becoming.

What is FAFO parenting?

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Postpartum depression gets the spotlight… but postpartum anxiety (PPA)? It’s just as real, just as brutal, and way less talked about. In this raw, funny, and painfully honest convo with Maddie Muhs (motherhood creator and mom who’s lived it), we unpack what PPA actually looks like, when it hits, and how to get real help.

What you’ll hear:

• The many faces of PPA: racing thoughts, doom-scroll brain, hyper-vigilance, sleep spirals
• When it shows up (hint: not always right away) and why it can blindside you
• Our personal “yep, anxiety was driving” moments (baby monitor FBI energy, anyone?)
• What helps: therapy, community, partner support, and—yes—medication when needed
• Breaking the stigma so moms stop suffering in silence

Who this is for: new moms, moms-to-be, partners who want to help, and anyone who’s ever stared at a sleeping baby to make sure they’re breathing (same).

If this sounds like you, you’re not broken and you’re not alone. Share this with a mom friend who might need it today.

Note: This episode includes open discussion of mental health and medication. It’s not medical advice, please talk to your doctor or a qualified provider if you need support.

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Everyone talks about starting solids for babies, but nobody warns you how overwhelming it feels when your baby is actually in the high chair. Purees or baby-led weaning? Choking vs. gagging? Why does every meal feel like a Google spiral of panic?

This week we’re breaking down the messy, nerve-wracking, and sometimes hilarious reality of feeding babies—the good, the bad, and the sticky.

We cover:

• When to start solids and the “before the first bite” anxiety spiral (aka “what the hell do I feed them first?”)

• Baby-led weaning vs. purees — benefits, struggles, and why BLW really means “let your baby destroy your dining room”

• What’s actually normal (spoiler: baby gagging, mess, and food play are all part of learning)

• Mom confessions: dirt > broccoli, crying over peanut butter, and crime-scene first food photos

• Practical tips: high chair gear, easy first foods for babies, and allergen tips that make life easier

• Big-picture reassurance: breast milk/formula is still the main nutrition under 1—and you don’t need three meals a day right away

If you’re about to start solids, knee-deep in it, or crying over the splat mat on your floor… this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen in and laugh/cry with us, because feeding your baby shouldn’t feel like an exam.

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Sniffles. Fevers. Antibiotics. Repeat. If it feels like your kid has been sick longer than they’ve been alive, you’re not alone. Welcome to the daycare sickness cycle—a.k.a. the Germ Olympics of back-to-school season.

This week, we dive into the messy, exhausting reality of daycare germs, preschool bugs, and school colds that take down the whole family.

We talk about:

• The endless daycare sick-day spiral (and those dreaded “your kid is sick, come get them” emails)

• Work guilt, canceled meetings, and the “whose job is more flexible?” debate

• What to do when your toddler brings home germs to your newborn or younger sibling

• The mental toll of zero sleep, extra screen time, and mom guilt

• The pressure to “keep it together” when all you want to do is scream

• What’s actually normal sickness frequency in daycare kids

If you’ve ever started daycare and wondered if you accidentally signed up for a science experiment—or panicked about your newborn catching every bug—this one’s for you.

🎧 Hit play, laugh/cry with us, and know you’re not alone in the chaos.

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

• The biggest sleep training myths we believed

• The guilt, the judgment, the desperation, and mom guilt sleep training brings

• Real talk on pressure, comparison, and learning to evolve 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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