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Welcome to Chick Chat: The Baby Chick Podcast, where we explore all things related to motherhood, from career and relationships to parenting and wellness. Join me, Nina Spears – “The Baby Chick,” your baby expert and host, as we dive into topics that matter to mothers. We share personal stories and insights and interview experts and parents who provide valuable advice and perspectives. Whether you’re a first-time mom just starting out or a seasoned pro, we’ve got you covered. So grab a cup of tea, sit back, and let’s chick chat!

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Pregnancy Fitness

Fit for Two: How Prenatal Fitness Boosts Health, Happiness, and Labor Prep

Want to stay strong and feel great during pregnancy? Gina Conley from MamasteFit shares her expert prenatal fitness insights!

Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)

Conquering Picky Eating: Expert Tips to Expand Your Child’s Palate

Struggling with a picky eater? Amanda Blechman shares strategies to help parents expand their child’s palate & make mealtime less stressful.

Pregnancy Fitness

The Power of Prenatal Yoga

How prenatal yoga can relieve discomfort, foster connection, and empower your pregnancy journey.

Postpartum Fitness

Postpartum Fitness & Wellness: Finding Balance, Motivation, and Healthy Habits as a New Mom

Practical fitness tips and encouragement for new postpartum moms who are ready to reclaim their strength, wellness, and confidence!

Health for Kids

The Hidden Dangers of Synthetic Dyes & How They Impact Our Kids

I chat with filmmakers Brandon & Whitney Cawood about the shocking truth of synthetic dyes and how they negatively impact our children.

TTC

The Importance of Pre-Pregnancy Wellness

Alexandria DeVito shares the importance of pre-pregnancy wellness, the impact it has on our fertility, and what we can do to optimize it.

Birth Tips

The Power of Pushing During Labor: How To Do It & What to Expect

In this episode, HeHe Stewart talks to us about pushing during labor: when you should actually start, effective techniques, timing, and more!

Holidays

How to Host a Beautiful, Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving

In this episode, we chat with Cameron Forbes about how to host a fabulous, kid-friendly Thanksgiving for your family.

Health for Kids

Understanding Type 1 Diabetes: Essential Insights for Parents

For Diabetes Awareness Month, we chat with Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill all about Type 1 Diabetes and what parents really need to know.

Third Trimester

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.

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.

Life 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.

Parenting Tips

Teaching Kids the Power of Kindness

Our guest Rachel Tomlinson shares how we can teach our kids to be kind, what kindness *really* looks like, and tips and strategies to encourage kids to be kind.

First Trimester

Dreaming for Two: All About Pregnancy Sleep

We're chatting with Dr. Ann Kristin about prenatal sleep, common sleep issues women experience during pregnancy, and how to overcome them all.