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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Getting Started with Baby Episode 4: What Really Matters at Your OB Visits

Have you ever wondered what your OB is really thinking? What's her perspective on what matters during pregnancy and postpartum? This week we're talking with Dr. Caledonia Buckheit, an OBGYN with the Kamm McKenzie Medical Group in Raleigh, North Carolina, and a mom of two. We’ll cover everything from early pregnancy anxieties to fetal movement to postpartum bleeding. You’ll get the insider perspective on what to expect from your prenatal appointments, what questions you should be asking, and which pregnancy worries you can simply let go of.

Getting Started with Baby
Prenatal Appointments
Expecting
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Top Pregnancy Announcement Ideas for Any Family

Maybe you've just discovered those two pink lines, or maybe you've been counting down to the perfect moment to share your baby news. Either way, there's nothing quite like the excitement of finally revealing that you're expecting! Whether you're planning to surprise your family, announce on social media, or tell your friends in person, we’ve got you covered with ideas that will make your announcement unforgettable.

Expecting
Pregnancy Announcement
Pregnancy
Monday, July 14, 2025

Getting Started with Baby Episode 3 Recap

Sometimes when you enter parenthood, you can feel like you're on a continuous learning curve just trying to figure out what you need and when. This week we're talking about that ramp into parenthood with Anna Fuller, founder of 3am Society (3amsociety.com), a service designed to help parents find the best deals on all the things they need, when they need it. We'll cover what inspired the 3am Society, the realities of first-time parenting, and the realizations that hit you along the way, from seeing other parents in a whole new light to finding joy in everyday moments.

Getting Started with Baby
First Weeks with Baby
Baby Gear
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Getting Started with Baby Episode 2 Recap

What’s it like when your birth plan doesn’t match the reality? That’s just one of the big topics on this episode as Jane Dashevsky sits down with Ashlee Martinez, a mom to a three-year-old with one on the way, owner of the mysun&soul boutique (mysunandsoul.com) and organizer of Mom Meets across San Diego (@mysunandsoul). From unexpected birth experiences to postpartum anxiety, building mom communities, and focusing your baby registry on what actually matters—their conversation covers the authentic, unfiltered side of early motherhood that doesn't always make its way to social media

Getting Started with Baby
Postpartum
Baby Gear
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

"What to Expect When You're Expecting" got a 2025 refresh. Should you read it?

We're constantly on the hunt for books that belong on every parent's bookshelf. This time, we're tackling what's been considered one of the definitive pregnancy guides since it was first published in 1984: "What to Expect When You're Expecting." Now updated for 2025, it's been flying off shelves for nearly four decades. It even has a movie. But does “What to Expect” hold up to the modern parenting landscape? Should it be on your bookshelf? Read on to find out.

Expecting
Essential Parent Library
Book Review
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