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How To Create YOUR Perfect Birth Plan (Includes Templates!)

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How to Make a Postpartum Plan (Includes Template!)

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Our mission is to educate, inspire, and uplift mothers.

Here at Baby Chick, we’re all about educating and empowering moms throughout their motherhood journey. Whether you want an unmedicated birth or a planned cesarean, to breastfeed or bottle-feed, sleep-train or follow your baby’s lead, we support all mothers. We’re here to provide an inclusive, evidence-based resource to help all moms live their best lives.

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A mother holding her son, Max, close to her chest gently rests her cheek against his head. The baby is wrapped in a soft, gray sweater, looking directly at the camera. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the tender moment between them.

227 One-Syllable Boy Names
Baby Names
A mother with curly hair is experiencing silent struggles as she feeds her baby with a bottle while sitting on a couch. The infant, wrapped in a light-colored blanket, rests peacefully in the soft-lit indoor setting, unaware of the quiet challenges unfolding around them.

The Silent Struggles of a New Mom
New Moms
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How To Handle Back Talk
Parenting Tips
A pregnant person is holding an apple while sitting with a tray of food resting on their lap. The tray includes a bowl of salad with greens and sliced vegetables, alongside a plate with a croissant—a perfect array of foods to eat while pregnant.

The 25 Best Foods To Eat While Pregnant
Pregnancy Food
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6 Tips for Surviving the “Terrible Twos”
Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
Three babies, perhaps named after popular baby names by state, sit in front of a stylized map of the United States. The map displays state names in bold text on a red background, creating a playful scene as each baby joyfully interacts with the others.

Most Popular Baby Names by State
Baby Names
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Nina, "The Baby Chick"

Hey, I'm Nina Spears, "The Baby Chick"®!—Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Baby Chick®. I’m an expert in the pregnancy and baby world with 13 years of experience. I have helped over 700 families during their pregnancy and postpartum journeys and assisted at over 300 births. I am beyond thrilled to begin this new adventure with all of you! I'd like to introduce myself and tell you a little bit about me, my passions, my experience, and what led me to create Baby Chick.

Meet Nina, "The Baby Chick"
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Pregnancy

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Third Trimester of Pregnancy Checklist

From finalizing a birth plan to taking maternity photos, here's what to prepare during the third trimester so you're ready for the big day.

Third Trimester
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68 Adorable and Funny Halloween Costumes for Pregnant Women
Holidays
A pregnant person wearing a polka dot dress is sitting on a bed, using a laptop to explore baby registry must-haves. The bright light from the window behind them illuminates the scene, focusing on their torso and hands as they navigate through essential items for their upcoming arrival.

Baby Registry Must-Haves
Baby Registry
A baby wearing a gray knit onesie with two buttons on the front is lying in a soft, brown blanket. The baby has their eyes closed and mouth slightly open, with one hand raised. As you imagine naming this little one, consider some of the coolest baby boy names for an extra special touch.

230 Cool Baby Boy Names
Baby Names
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Checklist: How to Host the Perfect Baby Shower
Baby Showers
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Podcast latest episodes

A woman in a kitchen is preparing food while carrying a baby in a blue wrap. She is slicing a red bell pepper on a cutting board. A vase of pink flowers is on the table, and various vegetables are on the counter. Ep 157
Postpartum Food

Fueling Your Recovery: Postpartum Nutrition Tips

In this episode, we chat with Ashley Reaver & Diana Licalzi about the importance of postpartum nutrition and what new mothers really need.

A young child is placing a coin into one of three labeled glass jars. The jars are labeled Savings, Toys, and Education, and each contains coins. Additional coins are scattered on the wooden table around the jars. Ep 156
Finance

Raising Money-Smart Kids: Financial Literacy Tips for Parents

In this episode, we chat with David Delisle about how to teach our kids about money and tips on how to boost their financial literacy.

A woman wearing glasses and a gray sweater sits closely with her daughter, a young girl in a pink sweater on a red couch. The woman is hugging the girl and both appear to be in a solemn moment. Ep 155
School-Aged Kids (5 - 12 years)

The Great Sleepover Debate: To Allow Sleepovers or Not?

Here, we chat with Kristin Andrus about the sleepover debate, and how to make the best decision for your kids when it comes to sleepovers.

A pregnant woman performs a hands-and-knees exercise on a rug with the assistance of a physical therapist. The setting appears to be a home with a couch and potted plants in the background. Ep 154
Recovery

How To Care For Your Body and Pelvic Floor After Childbirth

In this episode, we chat with Liz Miracle about how to best take care of your body after childbirth, especially your pelvic floor.

A close-up image shows an adults hand and a childs hand gently resting on a pregnant womans belly. The adult wears a white long-sleeve shirt, a silver Oliviar bracelet, and blue jeans. The child, in a white shirt, embraces the belly, indicating a nurturing gesture. Ep 153
Motherhood

How to Honor Your Parenting Journey & Enjoy Each Moment with OliviaR

We chatted with Irina Reeves about motherhood, honoring your parenting journey, enjoying the moments, and her jewelry company, OliviaR.

Janet Lansbury smiles while sitting at a round table with three young children, embodying the principles of respectful parenting. Two of the children stand by the table, while one child is partially visible in the foreground. The setting appears to be indoors with natural light. Ep 152
Toddlers (1 - 2 years)

Parenting with Compassion: The Power of Respectful Parenting with Janet Lansbury

In this episode, we chat with Janet Lansbury about respectful parenting, the science behind it, the benefits, how it helps parents, and more.

Jessica Tarlov with short brown hair and glasses is sitting in front of a blurred background of news studio screens. They are wearing a black blazer, a black shirt, and a pearl necklace. Additionally, part of someones shoulder and arm can be seen on the right. Ep 151
Motherhood

Navigating Pregnancy and New Motherhood in the Spotlight With Jessica Tarlov

Jessica Tarlov talks about navigating a wonderful yet demanding career during pregnancy and motherhood and her advice for mothers.

A woman sits in the back of a car looking at her smartphone, making a funny face—clearly one of those modern mom probs. Next to her, a young girl, her daughter, is seated in a child car seat, focusing intently on a toy as both enjoy their journey. Ep 150
Motherhood

Today’s Modern Mom Problems & Solutions

Tara Clark chats with us about some of the most common modern mom problems mothers face today and solutions to help us move forward.

A woman wearing a headset sits on the floor holding a tablet, engaging in a video call. A baby lies on a blanket beside her. In the background, a child sits on a couch, engrossed in a book. The living room, filled with bright natural light, captures the mother-load of multitasking motherhood moments. Ep 149
Motherhood

The Mother-Load: How to Carry Less & Enjoy Motherhood More

Erica Djossa chats with us about the invisible “mother-load” all moms carry and how moms can learn to carry less and enjoy motherhood more.

Allyson Felix stands in a kitchen, smiling at the camera. In front of her, on the counter, are packages of Pampers diapers, baby wipes, and a Walmart reusable shopping bag. Shelves with plants and bowls are in the background. Ep 148
Newsworthy

Beyond the Finish Line: Allyson Felix’s Journey Through Motherhood and Success

Allyson Felix shares her journey through motherhood — from her career as a professional athlete to embracing life as a mother of two and more.

A woman, Stephanie Middleberg, with long dark hair is smiling while chopping vegetables in a modern kitchen. The counter is filled with fresh produce, including tomatoes, red cabbage, and leafy greens. Shelves with various kitchen items are visible in the background. Ep 147
Pregnancy Health

Pregnancy Nutrition Tips for a Happy, Healthy 9 Months & Beyond

Here we chat with Stephanie about pregnancy nutrition and what expectant moms need to know to have a happy, healthy 9 months and beyond.

A variety of contraceptives are displayed on a purple background, perfect for those navigating birth control options. Included are blister packs of birth control pills, condoms in foil wrappers, and an intrauterine device (IUD). Ep 146
Postpartum Health

Navigating Birth Control: Your Options Explained

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Bana Kashani about navigating birth control—what the options are, how they work, their efficacy, and more!

A nurse midwife professional in scrubs is smiling and gently touching a pregnant woman's belly as she sits on an examination table. The pregnant woman is wearing a striped dress and also smiling. They are in a medical examination room. Ep 145
Lifestyle

Why This OBGYN Stands With Midwifery and the Power of Choice

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Darrell Martin about his experience advocating for women and their choice of maternity care, his support of midwives, and the five key roles of midwives in creating a safe birthing environment.

A young woman is seated while another woman, in a white coat, administers acupuncture by inserting a thin needle into her back near the shoulder. The seated woman has her eyes closed and hair tied up. The background is softly lit, suggesting a calm environment. Ep 144
TTC

Acupuncture and Fertility: How It Can Help

We're chatting with Dr. Haley Parker about acupuncture and fertility; the benefits, risks, what to expect, and the science behind it.

A pregnant person is wearing a sleeveless dress and cradling their belly with both hands. A potted plant with broad leaves adds a detoxifying touch to the indoor scene, enhanced by soft natural lighting. Ep 143
Tips

Clean Start: Detoxifying Your Home for Newborns & Kids

In this episode, we're chatting with Sophia Ruan Gushée about detoxifying your home for your family, why it is important, and how to do it.

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Birth

A pregnant person sits cross-legged on the floor, wearing a light blue tank top and gray leggings. They hold a book and a pen in their hands, one resting on their belly as they start to create a birth plan. The background features a sofa and a carpeted floor.

How To Create YOUR Perfect Birth Plan (Includes Templates!)

Explore the benefits of having a birth plan, learn the steps for writing one, view helpful examples, and download two FREE templates to make your own!

Birth Tips
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How to Use a Birthing Ball
Birth Tips
A newborn baby wrapped in a white towel lies on a bed with light blue sheets. The baby's eyes are closed, its tiny hands near its face. With dark hair and a calm expression, this serene moment reminds us of the things not to do during labor—such as forgetting to prepare for post-birth tranquility.

7 Things NOT to Do During Labor
Birth Tips
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What To Wear at a Hospital Birth
Guides
A pregnant person wearing a red top and black pants is sitting on a bed, packing baby clothes into their hospital bag. They are sorting through a stack of small garments and holding a piece of baby clothing in one hand, meticulously following the hospital bag checklist.

The ULTIMATE Hospital Bag Checklist
Birth Tips

Postpartum

A woman with braided hair, likely navigating her postpartum recovery, is holding a newborn baby close to her face. She appears to be giving the baby a gentle kiss on the forehead. The baby is wearing a white outfit and seems content, with its eyes slightly open.

Postpartum Essentials for Mom and Baby

Having helped hundreds of moms after birth as a postpartum doula, these are my essentials for mom and baby.

Recovery
A newborn baby lying on a blanket is flanked by two adults, one on either side. The person on the left is kissing the baby's forehead while the person on the right looks at the baby. They are all lying on their sides on a bed, perhaps discussing their postpartum plan for this new chapter in life.

How to Make a Postpartum Plan (Includes Template!)
Recovery
A woman and a baby are lying on a couch, finding rest in the quiet of the newborn days. The baby is swaddled in a blanket and lying on its stomach, while the woman, covered with a yellow blanket, appears to be resting. The scene includes some scattered items on the couch.

Finding Rest During the Newborn Days
Newborns (0 - 2 months)
A doctor in a white coat is talking to a seated patient in a medical examination room. During the 6-week postpartum checkup, the patient sits on an examination chair covered with a blue sheet. The doctor, holding a pair of eyeglasses and gesturing with her hand, offers reassuring advice.

10 Questions to Ask at Your 6-Week Postpartum Checkup
Postpartum Tips
A man and a new mom are indoors near a window, both smiling and looking at the baby that the man is holding. The woman has her hand on the baby's head. The scene is lit by natural light coming through the window, with trees visible outside.

15 Things You Should Do for a New Mom
New Moms

Parenting

An adult adjusts the orange helmet of a child wearing sunglasses and a striped shirt—one of the signs you're a good parent. In the background, another adult and child with a bicycle sit on the grass.

20 Signs You’re a Good Parent

Do you wonder if you're doing a good job with your kids Check out these 20 signs you're a good parent, worthy of an A+.

Lifestyle
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60 Fall Activities For Kids That Everyone Can Enjoy
Kids Activities
A baby is lying on a white bed while a person, potentially the parent, is changing the baby's diaper using some clever mom hacks. The baby is looking up and smiling. The person is focused on adjusting the diaper. The setting appears calm and relaxed.

16 New Mom Hacks That Will Make Life Easier
New Moms
A baby is lying on its back, dressed in a colorful turtle costume with blue and green scales on a blue textured blanket. The baby has a calm expression and is looking slightly upwards, showcasing one of the cutest Halloween costumes for babies.

36 Halloween Costumes for Babies, Toddlers, and Kids
Holidays
A baby wearing a knitted scarecrow hat with yarn hair sleeps on a yellow surface. Celebrating Baby's First Halloween Costume, a small, knitted pumpkin is placed nearby against the yellow background.

31 Baby’s First Halloween Costume Ideas
Holidays

Lifestyle

A collage of Halloween-themed movie posters showcases some of the best Halloween movies for kids.

77 Halloween Movies for Kids (With Streaming Options)

Explore a list of Halloween movies for kids, including where to watch them, plot summaries, age recommendations for them, and their ratings.

Entertainment
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50 Halloween Crafts for Kids
Crafting/DIY
A child in a pumpkin costume smiles at an adult holding their hands, while another adult wearing a mask and striped shirt looks on, also smiling. They are indoors in a living room with a striped rug and a blue couch, enjoying their family Halloween costumes together.

43 Cute Family Halloween Costume Ideas
Holidays
A collage of Halloween-themed treats: ghost-shaped cookies with white icing on a web-patterned tray, meringue ghosts on a cutting board, rice cereal treats shaped like pumpkins, chocolate-dipped pretzel rods with spooky decorations, and various decorated cookies—perfect Halloween snack ideas.

10 Easy Halloween Treats For Any Spooky Occasion
Food
A person holds a TV remote control in front of a blurry television screen. The words WHAT TO WATCH and a search icon are superimposed over the image, perfectly capturing the moment of deciding what to watch next from an endless sea of shows or movies.

What to Watch in October for Kids and Adults
Entertainment