Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey

Laura and Shanna welcome guest Dr. Linda Sayyad, aka "The Vagina Doctor," a pelvic floor physical therapist and the owner and director of Feminocentric Physical Therapy and Wellness in Pasadena, CA. During their conversation, Dr. Sayyad teaches Shanna and Laura what exactly the pelvic floor is, how pregnancy and birth affect the pelvic floor, how to get help for pelvic floor issues such as postpartum leakage, prolapse, diastasis recti and more. Visit Dr. Sayyad on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, and visit her website to learn more!

Also, Shanna reports on her daughters' first week back at school in TK and second grade, and Laura talks about her son's first week of TK at a brand new school. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old.

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In the special segment "Super Moms!," Shanna and Laura share the true stories of remarkable and inspiring moms, including some women who went to great lengths for the sake of their children. Also, Shanna reports on spending a special morning with her younger daughter, and Laura talks about how her family handled an unexpected health emergency. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old.

Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast

This episode's show notes can be found here.

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In the special segment, "They Said What?!" Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous or offensive things people have said to them recently about parenting, including a surprising comment at the grocery store, an unsolicited tidbit of parenting advice from a stranger and more! Also, Laura reports on an infection that presented itself stealthily in her son, and Shanna discusses how her "mom's night out" went haywire. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 8 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5 years old and 3 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Trying to figure out what's wrong with your child who is tired and irritable but has no other signs of illness

-Visiting the Huntington Gardens with old friends

-Mom's night out

-Playing mah jongg with friends

-Awkward things people say to you when you are a parent

This episode's full show notes can be found here.

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In the special segment "Why Is My Kid Crying," Shanna and Laura analyze the things that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, including unexpectedly big feelings at pool parties, school fundraising events and more! Also, Shanna reports on her family's last-minute St. Patrick's Day celebration, and Laura talks about attending a local event that captured the heart of her five-year-old. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 8 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5 years old and 3 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-St. Patrick's Day traditions with kids

-Leprechaun traps

-Cherry blossom festival

-Fundraising for school events

-Pool parties

-Ads targeted at kids

-Sensitive children

-When your kid has high blood pressure

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.

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Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura and Shanna share the wild and wacky parenting-related content they've found online recently in the special segment "Internet Insanity," including scandalous sourdough drama and a birthing device that will make your head spin. Also, Shanna reports on her struggle to get her kids to their extracurricular activities, and Laura talks about how her anxiety was triggered and reinforced by a series of events. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 8 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5 years old and 3 years old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-When your kids lose interest in their extracurricular activities

-Anxiety

-Intrusive thoughts

-Trusting your gut as a mom

-Strange breastmilk drama

-Unusual birthing devices

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.

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Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.