Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood

Ashley
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Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood

Have questions about trying to conceive (TTC), getting and staying pregnant, and becoming a parent? Same. On this podcast I'm taking you through my journey of (hopefully!) having a baby and becoming a mom. I'm not an expert and I have no pregnancy, motherhood or newborn experience. I'm just going through it and I hope you'll join me in creating an inclusive, realistic and BS-free space for this journey! NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY

  1. 19M AGO

    What happens during labour and delivery? (My birth story)

    After literal years of our TTC/infertility journey and a rollercoaster ride of a pregnancy, we are finally on the other side. My little one is here! In this episode, I'm sharing all about my labour and delivery experience. Suffice to say, it did NOT go as I expected it to. My little girl also makes her first podcast appearance - listen out for her little cry during the episode. Thank you so much for listening and supporting me through this entire journey! Want to share your fertility, pregnancy or parenting journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? ⁠Leave your feedback in this form:⁠ https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8 Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider or topic expert!

    50 min

  2. MAR 5

    My final pregnancy podcast before BABY!

    The time has finally come: This is my LAST PODCAST EPISODE before our baby girl arrives! By the time you're listening to this, hopefully we are in the early stages of newborn life and thriving (or at least surviving) on limited sleep and cuddles. But at the time of recording, I am uncomfortably pregnant and just a few days (!!) away from giving birth! Tune in as I share how I've spent my final days/weeks of pregnancy, what I learned at my last OB appointment, the plans for my induction, and a special message to all of the lovely listeners who have been with me on this journey! Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea?⁠ Leave your feedback in this form:⁠ https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8 Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider or topic expert!

    41 min

  3. FEB 26

    What last minute baby prep did we do?

    In the final weeks/months of pregnancy leading up to baby's arrival, what did we do to prepare ourselves and our home? Did we prioritize the right tasks and is it ever possible to feel fully ready for a newborn? In this week's episode I'll go through the to-do list and schedule my husband and I put together for our last minute baby prep - including making freezer meals, testing out baby gear and finalizing our birth plan. I'll share what we did, why the timing worked (or didn't!) and how I felt about all of our prep. Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea?⁠ Leave your feedback in this form:⁠ https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8 Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider or topic expert!

    43 min

  4. FEB 19

    How are we preparing our dog for our baby?

    After being fur parents for the last eight years, how are we preparing our dog to meet her new baby sister? In this episode, I'm sharing everything we've done during my pregnancy to prepare our dog for our incoming baby. I'm covering the course we took (and important takeaways from it!), how we've prepped our house and what changes we've made to our dog's routine. I'm also talking about our plans for our dog during labour, delivery and postpartum, including the first time our dog will meet our baby! Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? ⁠Leave your feedback in this form:⁠ https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8 Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider or topic expert!

    36 min

  5. FEB 12

    How do I make a birth plan?

    This week we're talking all about birth plans or birth preferences - the document you share with your care team to let them know what you want and don't want during labor and delivery. I'll share exactly what's on my birth plan and tips for putting together your own birth preferences doc! Plus, I'm shouting out a few listeners who wrote in with feedback. Be like them by clicking the link below and sharing your thoughts with me. Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea?⁠ Leave your feedback in this form:⁠ https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8 Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider or topic expert!

    41 min

  6. FEB 5

    What’s in my hospital bag?

    What am I packing in my hospital bag for labor and delivery? And, maybe more importantly, what am I skipping and and NOT bringing to the hospital? I'll also share when I think you should have your hospital bag packed, what you should pack into, and any outstanding items I still need to buy with baby's birth right around the corner! Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? ⁠Leave your feedback in this form:⁠ https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8 Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider or topic expert!

    37 min

  7. JAN 29

    Are prenatal classes worth it?

    Do you really need to take a course all about labor, delivery, postpartum and newborn care? Is prenatal education all it's cracked up to be? And if you do decide to take a prenatal class, what kind should you go for? In-person or online? Private or in a group? In today's episode, I'm sharing our experience taking a six week prenatal course. Listen in to learn what I loved about the course, what I hated and what I recommend you do for your own pregnancy/birth education. Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea?⁠ Leave your feedback in this form:⁠ https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8 Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider or topic expert!

    29 min

  8. JAN 22

    What’s our postpartum plan? (+ Setting boundaries with our parents!)

    Everyone talks about preparing for labour and delivery, but what about postpartum? Turns out, there's lots to think about when it comes to making your postpartum plans! In this episode I cover everything my husband and I are planning for the postpartum period - from dog care and feeding ourselves to how we want to share our baby news and our rules for visitors. We've also shared some of this plan (aka our postpartum rules) with our parents to set some boundaries and hopefully get ahead of any issues. Wish us luck! Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? ⁠Leave your feedback in this form:⁠ https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8 Resource mentioned: https://www.thebump.com/a/new-grandparent-tips Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider or topic expert!

    44 min
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Have questions about trying to conceive (TTC), getting and staying pregnant, and becoming a parent? Same. On this podcast I'm taking you through my journey of (hopefully!) having a baby and becoming a mom. I'm not an expert and I have no pregnancy, motherhood or newborn experience. I'm just going through it and I hope you'll join me in creating an inclusive, realistic and BS-free space for this journey! NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY

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