Surprise, Momma!

We’re back to wrap up our two-part series discussing various feeding methods: Breastfeeding, Pumping, and Formula. In this episode, Ashley and Molly break down the pros and cons of each method while sharing their personal experiences—revealing all the things no one told them!

Whether you’re considering breastfeeding, exploring pumping, or looking into formula feeding, this episode offers a balanced perspective on the benefits and challenges to each approach.

Join us for an honest conversation sprinkled with laughter, tips, and the reality of feeding your baby.

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In this two-part series, we’re exploring the various ways to feed your baby – focusing on Breastfeeding, Pumping, and Formula. In this first episode, we dive into the facts, history, and statistics behind these feeding methods.

Stay tuned for part two, where we’ll explore the pros and cons of each feeding method, and of course, share our personal stories to help you with whichever feeding method works best for you and your baby.

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Welcome to Surprise, Momma! Hot Takes. In these short episodes we will be giving our hot takes on different baby and momma related items. This week, bibs! We will give our hot take on velcro vs. snap bibs and other bib related advice.

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Whether you're an expecting mom or seasoned parent, Ashley and Molly are here to discuss the amusing, surprise and sometimes heartbreaking realities of motherhood. Join us weekly for casual, fun and honest dialogue as we unpack the hush-hush topics surrounding pregnancy, birth, postpartum and parenting. Welcome to the Surprise Momma Podcast, where we talk about the sh*t they don't tell you.

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In this episode, we're chatting about birth plans and why they’re a game changer for expectant parents! Molly shares her own experience with an induced labor and how her birth plan helped her navigate the twists and turns of the big day. We’ll cover how to whip up a simple one-page plan, tips for using it during labor, and the importance of staying flexible when things don’t go exactly as planned. Plus, we’ll dive into the balance between the birth you dream of and the reality you might face. Join us for some real talk on making your birthing experience as awesome as it can be!

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Welcome to the Surprise Momma Roundup! Our first bonus episode featuring quick, humorous recaps of events and parenting surprises. Come join the huddle and experience the catharsis as we laugh at ourselves and the reality of parenting.

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Alright, Momma! We’re back with a truly special episode. This week, Ashley opens up about her experience with pregnancy loss, sharing her journey, the impact it had, and what helped her through it all. It’s a heartfelt conversation that we hope will resonate with you. Grab a cozy drink and join us!

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If you’ve been pregnant before you know about all the prenatal appointments you have to go to! In this episode Molly and Ashley discuss the surprising things about these appointments. Listen to Molly and Ashley debate the size of the transducer (the internal ultrasound wand), tips on checking insurance and appointment times, as well as why Ashley never talks to moms at parks anymore. This episode is guaranteed to make you laugh and hopefully walk away with a little more information.

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In this episode, we dive into how our stories, upbringing, priorities, finances, and beliefs all shape the choice to become a parent—or not. Join Ashley and Molly as they share their own surprising journeys to motherhood, revealing how they ended up choosing to become moms despite never thinking they’d want to.

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Molly and Ashley are back to scratch every mom’s itch for honesty! In this episode, they dive into the emotional and practical realities of returning to work after having a baby. With fresh perspectives, they explore why women decide to re-enter—or stay out of—the workforce, discussing financial needs, personal capacity, parenting values, and more. Join them for an authentic and insightful conversation about the complexities of being a working mother.

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There’s a great deal of conversation regarding the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy, but is there enough chatter and forewarning about the hormonal changes that occur AFTER pregnancy? Join Ashley and Molly to hear their experiences and find out what the heck a “hormone bath” and “night sweats” have to do with it all!

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