{"podcast":{"title":"Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)","slug":"big-fat-positive-pregnancy-and-parenting-bfp-334851","podcast_index_feed_id":334851,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/big-fat-positive","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/big-fat-positive","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/ff/31/98/e7/ff3198e7-f254-4946-b78b-7ce020d147ac/09260d14789a24a733d42ccc3c25da2121216b8ac3ba72c1f4557d261438c5c2f9f3c2925f85ac366f5f4b4c2b33fb5f796748aec5e16d6ee6c1b144a46871d2.jpeg","author":"Laura Birek, Shanna Micko","episode_count":458,"summary":"Getting a big fat positive pregnancy test (your BFP!) is just the beginning of a wild, emotional and often funny ride into parenthood, and \"Big Fat Positive\" is here for you through it all. On this weekly podcast, hosts Shanna and Laura share their pregnancies and parenthood in real time, starting at just eight weeks pregnant. They tell hilarious true stories, tackle tough parenting topics, share favorite tips and products, explore the wild and wacky corners of parenthood, and bring in expert guests for trustworthy insight on pregnancy, babies, mental health and more. Whether you’re newly pregnant, navigating life with a newborn or deep into the parenting years, \"Big Fat Positive\" offers a smart, supportive mix of laughter, honesty and evidence-based information, plus the feeling of having two best mom friends in your corner, reminding you you’re not doing this alone. New episodes are released every Monday.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/big-fat-positive-pregnancy-and-parenting-bfp-334851"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 400: 400th Episode: You Asked, We Answered","slug":"ep-400-400th-episode-you-asked-we-answered","published_at":"2026-03-02T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/big-fat-positive-pregnancy-and-parenting-bfp-334851/ep-400-400th-episode-you-asked-we-answered","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/big-fat-positive-pregnancy-and-parenting-bfp-334851","url":"https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/da191c62-b3c2-4d49-9b51-33da624b3ac4.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/da191c62-b3c2-4d49-9b51-33da624b3ac4.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"Laura and Shanna celebrate their 400th episode of \"Big Fat Positive\" with a very special \"Checkin' the Inbox\" segment, in which they answer listener questions sent in via voice memo! They dive into the topics of baby naming, deciding whether to have a second child, the parenting “rules” they swore they’d never break and more! Also, Shanna recaps Elle’s 10th birthday celebrations, and Laura shares a sweet sibling moment during Sebastian’s 5th birthday trip. Finally, the moms wrap up with their BFPs and BFNs for the week, including a party activity that will excite all your guests and an ingenious way to brush up on your foreign-language skills during your kids' bedtime. Shanna’s kids are 10 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 7 and 5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: Celebrating 400 episodes of Big Fat Positive Big birthday milestones How the podcast has changed our lives Handling the decision about going from having more than one child Baby names we love Fun ideas for your kids' birthday parties Graphic novels to read with your kids A unique idea for brushing up on your foreign-language skills Products, links, resources mentioned in this episode: Speakpipe - Leave us a voice message! Doc Martens Girls' Sparkly Black Boots Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland \"The Ghost Ship That Didn't Carry Us\" by Cheryl Strayed Clawsome claw machine rentals for events \"Ghosts\" by Raina Telgemeier \" Fantasmas\" by Raina Telgemeier Past BFP episodes mentioned in this episode: Ep. 399 - Where Shanna talks about the name Elara Jane Ep. 396 - Where Laura surprises Auggie with a birthday trip to Disneyland Connect with Us Follow us on social: Instagram , TikTok or Facebook at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. 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