Baby Fever
Episodes
30 episodes
Baby Talk: Male Fertility with Ian Stones
This week, we have the pleasure of interviewing one of the UK's leading fertility specialists and acupuncturist, Ian Stones. Ian has 14 years of fertility treatment experience, and is the director of Hove Fertility & Wellness, co-founder of...
Preconception Care Check-In
It's been about 8 months since we started our preconception journey, so this week we're getting honest with ourselves and each other about how it's been going so far. We revisit the topics of mental health, movement and exercise, and diet and n...
Letting Go of Timelines and Expectations During Preconception
This week, we're tackling how to balance the planning and preparation involved in preconception health with letting go of timelines and expectations for conceiving.
Male Fertility
Just Trey talking about male fertility and this webinar that he watched.Mentioned Webinar Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwoGiVKpKOw
Book Review: Preconception and Nature Reading List
This week, we're sharing and reviewing a few of the books that have inspired us in our preparations for pregnancy and parenthood.Books mentioned in this episode:What to Expect Before You're Expecting by Heidi MurkoffLa...
Place
This week, we talk about the "where" of family planning from our home to our community.Also mentioned in this episode are some of the inspiring parents we've been following on YouTube:EMBERS & ASHCelia DWHapa FamilyL...
Career Planning
This week, we're talking about career planning alongside family planning.https://www.forbes....
Navigating the First Steps of Fertility Support
Getting pregnant is not always as quick and easy as one might hope. So this week, Astrid and Trey are talking about a few of the first options available for folks with irregular menstrual cycles and difficulty ovulating, as well as the emotiona...
Baby Gear Expenses and Buying Second-Hand
It's no secret - baby gear can get expensive. So this week, we're exploring some of the economic and environmental reasons to buy second-hand, how to decide if something is safe to purchase used, and where you can find pre-loved gear.
How Soon Is Too Soon?
This week, Astrid and Trey wrestle with the question of how soon is too soon to take a leap; to pick a name, seek fertility treatment, create a baby registry... or tell the whole world you're trying to have a baby by making a podcast about it.
30-Year-Old Kids: Part 2 (Astrid)
In this two-part series, we're flipping the script. After interviewing parents and talking about eventually becoming parents, we're stepping back a bit and reflecting on what it's like on the other end - to be a kid. In this episode, Trey asks ...
30-Year-Old Kids: Part 1 (Trey)
In this two-part series, we're flipping the script. After interviewing parents and talking about eventually becoming parents, we're stepping back a bit and reflecting on what it's like on the other end - to be a kid. In this episode, Astrid ask...
Baby Talk: Interview with Minh Ly
This week, we're chatting with our dear friend, Minh, whose kids Trey was a caregiver for during his college days. Minh walks us through his partnership with his wife and high school sweetheart, raising a multiracial family, and challenging con...
Seven Questions
In this episode, we take a break from weekly deep dives into journal articles and have a true heart-to-heart guided by seven questions ranging from how raising a child might compare to fostering kittens to what we would ask a crystal ball if gi...
Updates: Appointments, COVID studies, and Current Inspirations
We're back after a break! This week, we provide a new update on our baby fever journey. We talk about upcoming doctor's office appointments, vacation, and CDC/COVID with new studies or lack thereof. Also, we reveal the pieces of inspirati...
U.S. Healthcare Access as a Birthing Person
This week, we're tapping into the topic of healthcare access in the United States as a birthing person. We walk through healthcare options for those who are uninsured before pregnancy, preconception medical care as a privilege, coverage f...
Fears and Worries in Family Planning
This week, we confront a topic that, although universal, is not typically spoken about in family planning: fear. From trying to conceive to parenting, we share some of our greatest worries and fears about the journey ahead.
Prenatal Vitamins for Preconception
This week, we're tackling the topic of prenatal vitamins and, more specifically, why it's important to begin taking them while trying to conceive. We discuss the most crucial vitamins and nutrients to boost before you even know you're pregnant,...
Baby Talk: Interview with Doula Michele Mirisola
In this episode, we're celebrating World Doula Week with an interview with our dear friend, birth and postpartum doula, Michele Mirisola. Michele walks us through the services birth and postpartum doulas offer, how their work differs from other...
Updates: Prenatal Vitamins, Midwives, and the COVID-19 Vaccine
This week, we're dedicating an entire episode to updates big and small. We discuss starting on prenatal vitamins, exercising, making informed personal choices about the COVID-19 vaccine, and getting ready for a preconception counseling appointm...
Caring for Your Mental Health While Trying to Conceive
In this episode, we talk about preconception mental health. We discuss the effects that our mental health has on our bodies during conception, while also exploring mental health obstacles and strategies. Sources:
What Even Is Baby Fever?
In this episode, Trey takes a solo dive into exploring the possible scientific, cultural, and societal origins of baby fever.Sources:https://www.livescience.co...
Baby Talk: Interview with Caryn (Astrid's Mom)
This week, we interview Astrid's mom, Caryn, and discuss her experiences raising children in New York City, finding community during pregnancy, what about having babies has changed in the past 30 years, and what is timeless.