Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey

By: Laura Birek Shanna Micko
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  • Big Fat Positive is a smart and funny podcast about two best friends who found out they were pregnant at the same time. The show follows the moms-to-be on their journey through pregnancy and into new motherhood, week by week. With weekly check-ins, special guests and segments such as "OMG I’m Freaking Out," hosts Shanna Micko & Laura Birek recount the often hilarious and always honest highs and lows of being a pregnant woman and new mom..
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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: Introductions (8 and 12 Weeks Pregnant)

    Ep. 1: Introductions (8 and 12 Weeks Pregnant)
    Aug 7 2018
    Best friends Shanna and Laura got pregnant just a few weeks apart, and they are here to check in on their pregnancies, week by week and share everything they learn and experience along the way! This week, the Laura reports on getting her ultrasound upgraded by a few days, and Shanna discusses the results of her NIPT test. In the special segment "What I Googled This Week," they reveal the questions the asked the internet recently about pregnancy, diving into the topics of thigh chafing, nipple pain and more. Finally, they wrap things up by sharing their highs or lows (big fat positives or big fat negatives) of the week. Laura is 8 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 12 weeks pregnant. Topics discussed in this episode: -Week 8 of pregnancy -Week 12 of pregnancy -Prenatal testing -NIPT -Ultrasounds -Pregnancy chafing -Pregnancy nipple pain -Nausea -Diclegis -Pet dogs This episode's full show notes can be found here. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Ep. 2: Should I Keep My Pregnancy a Secret? (9 and 13 Weeks Pregnant)

    Ep. 2: Should I Keep My Pregnancy a Secret? (9 and 13 Weeks Pregnant)
    Aug 8 2018
    Shanna reports on her first trimester screening and shares the results of her nuchal translucency scan (NT scan), and Laura discusses how her geneticist mom encouraged her to do comprehensive genetic testing. In the special segment "OMG I'm Freaking Out," the moms-to-be also discuss what pregnancy related topics they felt anxious about recently, diving into the topics of telling friends and family about being pregnant, getting home renovations done before the baby arrives and more. Finally they divulge their highs and lows (BFPs and BFNs) this week. Laura is 9 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 13 weeks pregnant. Topics discussed in this episode: -Week 9 of pregnancy -Week 13 of pregnancy -Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) -First-trimester screening -NT scan -Genetic testing in pregnancy -3D ultrasounds -Sharing news of being pregnant -Pregnancy announcement -Home renovation -Maternity jeans -Maternity clothes -Keeping pregnancy a secret This episode's full show notes can be found here. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Ep. 3: When Will My Morning Sickness Go Away? (10 and 14 Weeks Pregnant)

    Ep. 3: When Will My Morning Sickness Go Away? (10 and 14 Weeks Pregnant)
    Aug 27 2018
    Laura reveals the sex of her baby and shares the results of her noninvasive prenatal test (NIPT), and Shanna talks about morning sickness as well as celebrating her birthday while pregnant and how she feels about being a "geriatric" mom. In the special segment "Today I Learned," the moms-to-be discuss fun and unusual pregnancy facts they learned recently, diving into the topics of fetal body hair, Disneyland and more. Finally, they divulge their highs and lows (BFPs and BFNs) this week. Laura is 10 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 14 weeks pregnant. Topics discussed this week: -Week 10 of pregnancy -Week 14 of pregnancy -Gender reveal -Baby sex -Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) -Morning sickness -Pregnancy nausea -Food aversions -Turning 40 -Geriatric pregnancy / geriatric mom -Advanced maternal age -Lenugo -Fetal body hair -Disneyland while pregnant -Telling people about pregnancy -Pregnancy nausea -Pregnancy and alcohol -Pregnancy restrictions This episode's full show notes can be found here. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A fun listen for a pregnant mom!

I started listening to BFP when I was about 24 weeks, and I have absolutely loved it! It is a great combination of comedy, education, and commiseration.

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so much fun!

I've been listening nearly every work day since I first found out I was expecting! it is like having pregnant friends going through the experience with you. not to mention there is a decent amount of learning and tons of cute stories involved in their parenting! I am always telling my sweetheart stories from the podcast and recommend it to my friends and family.

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