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

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

Ashley

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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Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood - Thank you!

Thank you!

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

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07/22/24 • 8 min

After receiving so many lovely comments from you about my recent pregnancy announcement, I had to jump in with a quick episode to say THANK YOU!

I am seriously so blown away by this awesome little community and appreciate you all being on this journey with me. Back on Wednesday with a new episode!

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Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood - What happens during an anatomy scan?

What happens during an anatomy scan?

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

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10/23/24 • 43 min

Before I jump into the anatomy scan experience (also known as the detailed ultrasound, mid-pregnancy ultrasound or anomaly scan), I share some listener feedback and rant way too long about boundaries in friendship and offering support to those who are struggling.

(If the rant isn't for you, feel free to skip to about the 22 minute mark to get to the anatomy scan stuff. Sorry!)

Once I (finally) get onto the scan, I talk about my experience doing the scan twice, what you need to know beforehand, tips to prep and what to ask your care providers.

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!

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Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood - What’s it like to do an IUI? (Part 1)

What’s it like to do an IUI? (Part 1)

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04/24/24 • 29 min

After 2+ years of tests, medications and appointments, my husband and I are finally embarking on the next stage of our TTC journey: intrauterine insemination aka IUI.

In this episode, I'll walk you through the first steps of the IUI, what I've had to do and how I'm feeling about the whole thing. Whether assisted fertility procedures are part of your journey or not, I hope this episode answers some questions and lets you know you're not alone.

Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Fill out 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!

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Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood - What do I do if I’m ready for kids but my partner isn’t?

What do I do if I’m ready for kids but my partner isn’t?

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04/10/24 • 25 min

Inspired by a listener question, what do you do if you're ready to start TTC and get going on your fertility journey but your partner isn't there yet? It's hard to be patient when you feel that you're ready to get pregnant and become a parent.

Listen in as I share my advice and reframe the question to make it about when we will be ready, rather than when they will be ready.

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!

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Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood - How do I decide on a baby name?

How do I decide on a baby name?

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11/20/24 • 52 min

With an endless number of names to pick from (and opinions from others) it can be very overwhelming for new parents to decide on a name for their little one.

In this episode, I'm taking you through a quick guide for choosing a name and then 15 ways to test to make sure it's the one. Plus, I'll share the pros and cons of waiting until the birth to announce your chosen name!

Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea?

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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!

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Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood - How do I navigate an interracial marriage and raising a mixed race baby?

How do I navigate an interracial marriage and raising a mixed race baby?

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07/06/22 • 38 min

I'm super excited to dive into this week's topic all about the things interracial couples have to consider when TTC, getting pregnant and raising a mixed race baby. Of course, a lot of these factors apply to same-race couples as well. Listen in as I discuss how issues like language, where to live and what holidays to celebrate impact lives for mixed race couples based on my experience both as a mixed race person and being in an interracial marriage!

As I say at the top of the episode, I'm only able to speak from my own perspective and lived experience as a Chinese/white cis, hetero woman living in Canada. I have many privileges and would never say my experience is universal.

Want to share your TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave me a voice memo! Record yours here: https://anchor.fm/anyquestionspregnancy/message

Prefer to leave your feedback/episode suggestions in writing? Fill out 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!

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Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood - How do you test your hormones for fertility? (PCOS & TTC)

How do you test your hormones for fertility? (PCOS & TTC)

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08/17/22 • 20 min

In today's episode I'm talking all about my latest TWW (two week wait), PMS vs pregnancy symptoms, and what came of the call I finally got to have with a gynaecologist! After being diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) in the spring, I finally got to talk to a gyno and received some next steps for hormone and fertility testing.

Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave me a voice memo! Record yours here: https://anchor.fm/anyquestionspregnancy/message

Prefer to leave your feedback/episode suggestions in writing? Fill out 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!

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Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood - When should I tell my boss I’m pregnant? (TTC journey)

When should I tell my boss I’m pregnant? (TTC journey)

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08/10/22 • 38 min

When do you announce a pregnancy at work? How do you tell your boss? And what sort of things do you need to discuss with them about your pregnancy and parental/maternity leave? I'm discussing all of that and more in this week's episode. Plus, I'm talking about how this works if you're self-employed (or a contractor/freelancer) like me! Even if you don't have a boss or work a traditional job, it's good to think about how you'll handle work in your pregnancy and in the early newborn days.

Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave me a voice memo! Record yours here: https://anchor.fm/anyquestionspregnancy/message

Prefer to leave your feedback/episode suggestions in writing? Fill out 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!

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Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood - How do I handle social media and babies?

How do I handle social media and babies?

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08/03/22 • 28 min

In this week's episode we're diving into social media when you're trying to conceive (TTC), when you're pregnant and when you have your baby. How do you find a supportive community on social media without comparing yourself to all the parents and pregnant people who are doing it better than you? How and when do you announce your pregnancy on social media? And should you share photos on your baby on social media? We're diving into all of that and more on today's episode of Any Questions!

Want to share your TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave me a voice memo! Record yours here: https://anchor.fm/anyquestionspregnancy/message

Prefer to leave your feedback/episode suggestions in writing? Fill out 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!

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Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood - How do I handle gestational diabetes?

How do I handle gestational diabetes?

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01/01/25 • 51 min

Happy 2025! We're starting the new year on an emotional note with this episode all about gestational diabetes - aka the diabetes you can get diagnosed with in pregnancy.

I explain what it is, my experience of getting diagnosed and working with a diabetes clinic, and how all of this is feeling like some diet culture BS that is really not good for my mental health!

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!

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How many episodes does Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood have?

Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood currently has 114 episodes available.

What topics does Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood cover?

The podcast is about Parenting, Kids & Family and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood?

The episode title 'How do I find certainty in my TTC journey?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood?

The average episode length on Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood is 33 minutes.

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Episodes of Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood was released on Jan 5, 2022.

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