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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.

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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Podcast latest episodes

Chick Chat

The Maternity Leave Checklist for Expectant Mothers

Dr. Jessica Madden shares with us the ideal maternity leave checklist for expectant mothers, what to discuss with employers, and much more.

Birth Tips

How To Prepare For A Great Hospital Birth

In this episode, we chat with Adriana Lozada about how to support your physiology and prepare for a great hospital birth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.