Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey


Latest Episodes

Ep. 169: Our Favorite Kids’ Books
September 27, 2021

In Part 2 of “Checkin’ the Inbox,” Shanna and Laura answer more listener questions about everything from our favorite books, to miscarriage, to breastfeeding toddlers and more! Also, Laura talks about her two-year-old’s new anxieties about preschool and g

Ep. 168: Transitioning Your Toddler from Crib to Bed
September 20, 2021

In the special segment “Checkin’ the Inbox,” Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about everything from postpartum depression, to solid foods, to c-sections and vaginal births and more! Also, Shanna talks about her two-year-old’s transition out of t

Ep. 167: New Mom’s Survival Guide - Interview with Dr. Mona
September 13, 2021

Shanna and Laura interview pediatrician Dr. Mona Amin from PedsDocTalk about how new parents can reduce their anxiety about topics such as baby weight percentiles, sleep training, reflux and more! Also, Laura reports on her two-year-old’s first day of pre

Ep. 166: Sleep Training and Night Weaning
September 06, 2021

Laura talks about her attempt at sleep training her six-month-old baby and reports on the process of weaning him from nighttime feedings, and Shanna discusses her two-year-old’s new fickle phase. Also, in the segment “Today I Learned,” Shanna and Laura di

Ep 165: Bed Sharing with Kids and Babies
August 30, 2021

In the segment “Mom Confessions,” Laura and Shanna divulge some of their deepest, darkest, most hilarious mom secrets, as they dive into the topics of impulse purchases, pissing off two-year-olds, staying up too late and more! Also, Laura talks about the

Bonus: What Happens When My Preschooler Gets Covid and Should I Get Vaccinated While Pregnant?
August 27, 2021

In this must-listen episode, Laura and Shanna provide big updates about how the surge of the Delta variant is affecting their lives, what they have decided about sending their kids to school during the pandemic and how “the sniffles” means so much more th

Ep. 164: When Your Kids Discover Your Period
August 23, 2021

Shanna gets an IUD inserted and unexpectedly gives her kids a lesson about menstruation, and Laura throws in the towel on her toddler’s nap time and goes with a different strategy. Also, in the segment “Loose Ends,” Laura and Shanna provide updates on pas

Ep. 163: Mom Hacks for Breastfeeding, Toddler Cooperation and More!
August 16, 2021

In the segment “What the Hack?” Laura and Shanna share their favorite mom hacks, including several need-to-know breastfeeding tips, a super trick to get toddlers to cooperate while washing their hands and more! Also, Laura reports on her baby’s first week

Ep. 162: Baby Fever
August 09, 2021

Shanna reveals an epiphany she had during her daughter’s MyGym class, and Laura talks about her 5-month-old’s new obsession with an unexpected item. Also, in the special segment “Gripe Water,” they dive into the topics of kids' clothes, going down interne

Ep. 161: Second Kid Problems
August 02, 2021

In the special segment “Internet Insanity,” Laura and Shanna discuss one of the strangest kids’ shows they have ever seen, and they dive into the hilariously relatable topic of “second kid problems.” Also, Laura talks about her toddler’s reaction to his n