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šļø Welcome to Oh Baybee! ā The Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding Show That Tells It Like It Is.
š¤°š½Pregnant and freaking out just a little? Youāre in the right place.
šš½Iām Stephanie Poole ā bestselling author, certified doula, and lactation consultant ā and I created Oh Baybee! because no mom should have to Google her way through birth and breastfeeding. This is the raw, real, no-fluff podcast for pregnant women who want expert guidance without the overwhelm.
āØ Every week, weāre breaking down what actually works ā from birth prep and breastfeeding hacks to postpartum survival tips your OB probably forgot to mention.
šYouāll laugh, youāll learn, and youāll leave every episode saying, āWhew ā Iāve got this.ā
šš½Because you do.
š²Hit subscribe and letās make this your most empowered, informed, and unforgettable birth journey ever. Oh, baybee ā you were made for this.āØšš
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Send us a text If youāre 41 weeks pregnant and everyone keeps asking, āAny baby yet?ā ā this episode is your deep exhale. Today, weāre breaking down what REALLY happens at 41 weeksā¦ the stuff nobody explains, Google gets wrong, and your OB might not mention unless you ask the right questions. Inside this episode, youāll learn: What ā41 Weeksā Actually Means Whatās Really Happening Inside Your Body Induction Pressure: What You Need to Know Evidence-Based Ways to Encourage Labor Naturally When ...
Send us a text If youāve ever been told to ājust do your Kegelsā to prep for birth, I want you to pause right there ā because what if I told you that Kegels might actually make your birth harder? Yep, you heard me. The same exercise thatās supposed to help your pelvic floor could actually be working against you. In this episode weāre breaking down: The truth about Kegels and why theyāre not always what you want when youāre prepping for birth.What your pelvic floor really needs before birth (h...
Send us a text In todayās episode of Oh Baybee!, Iām talking to first-time pregnant mamas who are ready to give birth and start breastfeeding with confidence. Weāre uncovering the #1 mistake most mamas make that increases their risk of tearing during birth ā and Iāll give you the actionable steps you need right now to flip the script and prepare your body the right way. Protect Your Perineum, Heal Faster and Feel Confident in Birth How NOT To Tear During Birth: https://www.birthprepacademy.c...
Send us a text If youāre 40 weeks pregnant (or staring at that due date likeā¦ hello??), this episode is your final-stretch survival guide. Iām sharing the REAL truth about: ā¢ Why labor hasnāt started ā¢ The secret signs your body is absolutely getting ready ā¢ What actually triggers labor ā¢ How to support progress WITHOUT exhausting yourself ā¢ Red flags that mean itās time to call your provider ā¢ Emotional prep for these final days Youāll walk away knowing: &...
Send us a text If youāre 39 weeks pregnant and wondering āIS THIS IT?ā every five minutesā¦ this episode will give you the clarity you need! Weāre unpacking the surprising ways your body is preparing for birth, the weird-but-normal symptoms that show labor is close, and the exact signs that mean itās time to grab the hospital bag ššØ š«¶š¾ Youāll learn: ā¢ The hormone changes secretly prepping you for labor ā¢ Why pelvic pressure increases (and what to do!) ā¢ What nesting energy r...
Send us a text In this weekās episode we dive deep into the 38-week mark of pregnancy ā youāre so close to meeting your baby! But there is still so much happening behind the scenes in your body and your babyās development. Iāll walk you through what āfull termā really means, the symptoms that seldom get talked about, how to improve your rest, the signs that labor might be approaching, and concrete steps you can take right now to feel more prepared for birth and beyond. What Youāll Learn: Why ...
Send us a text Feeling fear or anxiety hit out of nowhere during pregnancy? š³ Youāre not alone ā but Iāve got a 2-minute birth-specific hack that melts fear instantly. This isnāt yoga, meditation, or chanting. Itās a nervous system reset that you can practice now, while pregnant, and use in labor too. In this episode: How fear affects your labor and slows progressA real client story: Mariahās transformation from panic to flow in early laborStep-by-step 2-minute hack to shift from fear ā calmW...
Send us a text EP 112: Youāve officially made it to 37 weeks pregnantāand while everyone loves to say, āBaby could come any day now!ā there are some really important changes happening this week that most people donāt talk about. In this episode, Iām breaking down: Whatās happening with your babyās development at 37 weeks š¶The surprising symptoms no one warns you about ā”How to tell real labor vs. false labor contractionsThe exact things you should be doing now to prep for birth + breastfeeding...
Send us a text EP 111: You made it, bestieāyouāre 36 weeks pregnant! š The finish line is in sight, but letās be realā¦ these last few weeks can feel like a rollercoaster on turbo speed. From tight hips and weird dreams to knowing when contractions are ājust practiceā and when itās go-timeāthis episode spills it all. In this weekās guide, Iāll walk you through: āļø Whatās really happening in your body at 36 weeks āļø Surprising hacks to survive the final month without losing your mind āļø...
Send us a text EP 110: Youāve made it to 35 weeksācongrats, mama! š But hereās the dealā¦ everyone tells you about the swelling, the waddling, and the endless bathroom trips. What they donāt tell you? The science-backed changes happening in your body and brain right now that can completely change how you experience birth. In this episode, Iām breaking down: The surprising way your brain rewires at 35 weeks (hello, āmom brainā with a purpose) The hormone nicknamed ānatureās epiduralā...
Send us a text EP 109: Sisā¦ youāve officially hit week 34, and things are getting real. But what if I told you thereās a lot happening right now that your OB isnāt talking about? In todayās episode, weāre diving into whatās going on in your body behind the scenesālike how your brain is being rewired to bond with baby, how your breast tissue is prepping for breastfeeding, and even how your gut health is impacting your babyās future immune system. Yepā¦ itās that deep. š§ Listen in to learn: What...
Send us a text EP 108: Okay, real talkāweek 33 hits different. š© Your babyās practicing their first breath, your hips feel like theyāre about to give out, and your brain is one big ball of overthinking. In this episode, weāre diving into whatās actually happening in your body right now (beyond āyour baby is the size of a pineappleā), the mental load no one talks about, and 3 things you NEED to do this week to feel less freaked out and more fully ready. From lightning crotch to labor prep and...
Send us a text EP 107: If your brain has been spinning with What if I canāt handle it? or Iām not ready for this, youāre in the right place. In this episode, Stephanie Poole reveals her signature Birth BlueprintĀ®āa proven, step-by-step framework that helps first-time moms ditch the panic and walk into birth and postpartum feeling calm, confident, and in control. Youāll learn: Why āprepping your mindsetā is just as important as learning about contractionsThe 4 key phases of the Birth Blueprint...
Send us a text EP 107: Feeling overwhelmed about birth, breastfeeding, or whether your body will "do what itās supposed to"? You're not the only one. In this episode, Stephanie Poole shares the one simple breathing technique that helps first-time moms shift from anxiety to calm confidenceābefore, during, and after birth. Youāll learn: Why fear in pregnancy is normal (and why staying stuck in it is optional)The exact breathing tool to instantly regulate your nervous systemHow it helped one f...
Send us a text EP 106: If youāre pregnant and feeling that low-key anxiety creeping in every time someone says ālabor,ā this episode is your rescue plan in 4 simple steps. Iām sharing my signature Birth Blueprintāa framework thatās helped first-time moms go from overwhelmed and fearful to calm, confident, and in control. Weāll break down: The mindset shift that no one is talking about but every mama needs. How to actually prepare your body for labor (spoiler: itās not just reading ...
Send us a text EP 105: If something about the way birth is "sold" to first-time moms has ever felt off to youā¦ youāre not wrong. In this episode, Iām exposing the top 3 LIES the birth industry tells pregnant moms that keep you anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck on the Google-Go-Round. š© Weāre talking: Why ājust trust the doctorā is keeping you silent when you should be asking questionsThe truth about pain in labor (and what actually helps)And the biggest myth thatās sabotaging breast...
Send us a text EP: 104 Feeling overwhelmed even though youāve done all the research? Youāre not alone ā and this episode is here to clear things up. Stephanie Poole (doula, lactation consultant, and birth prep expert) breaks down the real reason you still feel unprepared for birth ā and what you actually need to feel calm, confident, and ready for labor. In this no-fluff, straight-talking episode, youāll learn: Why ājust trust your bodyā isnāt enough (and what to do instead)The truth about th...
Send us a text EP: 103 In this weekās episode of Oh Baybee!, weāre diving deep into what it really feels like to be 32 weeks pregnant ā and mama, itās more than just counting kicks and decorating the nursery. Youāll hear what most pregnancy books leave out: āļø The brain changes happening in you AND your baby āļø Why your emotions are all over the place (and how thatās helping you prep for labor) āļø What to do when your body feels like itās falling apart āļø The essential (but oft...
Send us a text EP 102: š If you're pregnant and planning to breastfeedābut low-key freaking out about how it all worksāyouāre not alone. In todayās episode, Iām breaking down everything I wish someone told me before I breastfed for the first time. This is your no-fluff guide to understanding what to expect in the first 24 hours, how to avoid the most common mistakes, and how to get your baby to latch without the tears and stress. This episode was voted on by YOU in a recent poll, so I know ...
Send us a text EP: 101 Welcome to week 30, mama! š Youāre deep into the third trimester, and while babyās growing fast, so are the less-talked-about symptoms, emotions, and changes happening in your body. In this episode, Iām breaking down what actually happens at 30 weeks pregnantāand not just the textbook stuff. Weāre getting into the emotional rollercoaster, the pelvic pressure no one prepares you for, and the early feeding prep you can (and should) start now. Iāll also be sharing some pow...
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