Asking for a Pregnant Friend
by Bailey Gaddis
Are you fascinated by all the pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood stuff few people talk about because they’re too embarrassed? If so, welcome to the motherload of all things taboo, wild and super interesting. The Asking for a Pregnant Friend podcast is based on the book of the same name and dives into all the pregnancy, birth and mothering topics that make many people blush, or scratch their heads.My hope is that every time you listen you’re relieved to find information about one of the questions you didn’t think other women had, feel more connected to the worldwide community of soon-to-be mothers and new moms, and find peace as you become informed about the aspects of your journey most shy away from.This is like the modern day Dear Abbey for pregnant women and new moms who want to get straight, yet loving, answers to the pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood questions they’re too afraid to ask.Many of the episodes are intentionally short so you can listen to the full shebang
Episodes
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Inside the Egg Donation Agency Fee: Unveiling the Comprehensive Services Behind the Fee
Learn more about how to Egg Donor Agency Fee is calculated.
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Understanding Genetic Counseling for Egg Donors
Join Bailey Gaddis as she explains the family risk assessment or genetic assessment required by clinics. Learn what to expect during the call with a genetic counselor, including the types of questions you'll be asked about your family's medical history and how this information is used to assess...
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The Intricacies of Egg Donor Fees
In this episode, host Bailey Gaddis explores the complex world of egg donation fees. Discover how donor fees are calculated, the factors that influence these fees, and how agencies work with both donors and intended parents to find a fair and reasonable compensation. Gain insights from industry...
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Navigating Egg Donation: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this episode, we break down the egg donation process, a common query at my donation and surrogacy agency, Graceful Beginnings. From selecting a donor profile to navigating legal and medical evaluations, we cover every step intended parents need to know. Whether you're looking for fresh or…
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Inside Egg Donation: What to Expect from Your Medical Evaluation
If you are an egg donor and you have been matched with intended parents, this episode is for you. You'll learn about the genetic carrier screening, family risk assessment, and psychological evaluation that you'll undergo. If those results are favorable, you'll move on to a medical evaluation at…
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Navigating the Journey to Find the Perfect Egg Donor
Join Bailey Gaddis as she provides expert tips and personal insights on creating a list of criteria, accessing donor databases, and keeping an open mind throughout the search. Whether you're working with an agency or consulting specialized services, Bailey's guidance aims to make your journey...
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The Joys and Rewards of Egg Donation
One of the primary benefits of egg donation is the profound impact you can have on another person's life. It's a purely altruistic act that helps someone start their family. In addition to changing lives, egg donors gain an in-depth understanding of their reproductive health through ultrasounds…
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How to Stand Out as an Egg Donor: Tips for Success
Learn about the importance of detailed and authentic answers, the impact of flattering photos, and more in the Egg Donor Profile. Bailey also offers insights into what intended parents are looking for and how to present yourself in the best light. Tune in for practical advice that can increase…
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The True Costs of Egg Donation: What Every Intended Parent Needs to Know
In this episode, I am here to demystify all of the costs involved in egg donation. Whether you are an egg donor or an intended parent, I break down the various expenses you may encounter. From agency fees to travel coordination, psychological evaluations to legal fees, I cover it all. Get a clear...
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Understanding Perinatal Depression: Signs, Symptoms, and Seeking Help
Are you someone who is fascinated by all the pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood stuff few people talk about because they're too embarrassed? If so, welcome to the motherload of all things taboo, or at least really wild and interesting. The Asking for a Pregnant Friend podcast is based off the...
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Understanding Postpartum Hemorrhage: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Are you someone who is fascinated by all the pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood stuff few people talk about because they're too embarrassed? If so, welcome to the motherload of all things taboo, or at least really wild and interesting. The Asking for a Pregnant Friend podcast is based off the...
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Navigating the Essential Six-Week Postpartum Checkup
Are you fascinated by all the aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood that often go unspoken? Welcome to the "Asking for a Pregnant Friend" podcast, your go-to source for taboo, intriguing, and essential topics surrounding motherhood. Based on the book of the same name, our podcast…
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Understanding Postpartum Bleeding: The Three Stages of Lochia
Are you someone who is fascinated by all the pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood stuff few people talk about because they're too embarrassed? If so, welcome to the motherload of all things taboo, or at least really wild and interesting. The Asking for a Pregnant Friend podcast is based off the...
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The Truth About Foremilk and Hindmilk
Are you fascinated by all things pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood that few people talk about? Welcome to the Asking for a Pregnant Friend podcast, where we dive into taboo and interesting topics based on the book of the same name. Hosted by Bailey Gaddis, this episode uncovers the...
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Can You Keep Up Your Intense Workout Routine During Pregnancy?
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Asking for a Pregnant Friend podcast! Host Bailey Gaddis dives into the frequently asked question about maintaining intense exercise routines during pregnancy. Can it harm the baby? Will it cause a miscarriage? Bailey shares expert advice from doctors...
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When To See a Fertility Specialist
The common signs that it's time to seek the support of a fertility specialist. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood And... Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and...
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Alcohol and Pregnancy - Can They Mix?
The signs that indicate it might be time to see a fertility specialist. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood And... Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and…
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The Tests You Need Before Using Donor Eggs
The evaluations women and men need before using donor eggs. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood And... Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and Harmony for…
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Is a Postpartum Doula Worth the Money?
A breakdown of what postpartum doulas do, how they charge, and if they're worth the money. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood And... Feng Shui Mommy: Creating...
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Uterine Fibroids and Fertility 101
A breakdown of what uterine fibroids, how they impact fertility, and how fertility specialists can help. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood And... Feng Shui...
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What To Do If Your Pregnant Partner Can’t Stand You
Advice for how to navigate the annoyance your pregnant partner might feel for you, and how to make them feel deeply loved and supported. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth…
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Why Your Pregnant Partner Can’t Stand You
Insight into the many reasons pregnant people sometimes find their partner to be the most irritating person ever. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood And...…
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New Year’s Resolutions for Infertility
New Year's resolutions for those hoping to develop a healthy pregnancy in 2023. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood And... Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance…
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Tibetan Pregnancy Wisdom
Two ideas Tibetans utilize to create a more meaningful pregnancy experience. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood And... Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and...
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How To Calm the Nervous System During Childbirth
Discover one of the most effective ways to calm the nervous system during birth. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood And... Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance…
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Struggling To Bond With Your Baby?
Tips on how to support yourself as you work to develop a bond with your baby. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood And... Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and...
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Essential Home Birth Checklist
A go-to checklist to help ensure you have a healthy and healthy home birth. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood And... Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and...
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Becoming a Widow When 6-Months Pregnant: An Interview With Mother and Author Ashley Bugge
Hear the heartbreaking story of Ashley Bugge who was widowed at the age of 34 when her husband died in a scuba diving accident. At the time, Ashley was 6-months pregnant and had two young children. Ashley has since authored three books, The Ocean Is Calling, Always Coming Back Home, and A Hui…
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Guided Meditation: Feeling Calm as an Epidural is Placed
A guided meditation to help pregnant people feel calm as an epidural is being placed. Note: Do not listen to this while driving. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and...
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Guided Meditation: Enhancing Your Confidence and Courage for Childbirth
A guided meditation to help pregnant people tap into a well of courage to utilize during childbirth. Note: Do not listen to this while driving. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy,...
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Guided Meditation: Advocating For Your Birthing Rights
A guided meditation to help pregnant people advocate for their birthing rights. Note: Do not listen to this while driving. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood...
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Guided Meditation: Birth Affirmations
A series of empowering birth affirmations to help pregnant people prepare and move through a calm, healthy, and happy birth experience. Note: Do not listen to this while driving. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too...
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Guided Meditation: Journey Through a Gentle C-Section
A guided meditation to support pregnant people in envisioning a gentle, safe, and empowered c-section birth experience. Note: Do not listen to this while driving. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask…
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Guided Meditation: Preparing for an Orgasmic Birth
A guided meditation to help pregnant people increase the chance of experiencing an orgasmic birth. Note: Do not listen to this while driving. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy,...
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Guided Meditation: Turning a Breech Baby
A guided meditation to support pregnant people in achieving ultimate relaxation to support their baby in turning out of the breech into the vertex (head down) position. Note: Do not listen while driving. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to...
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Guided Meditation: Childbirth Fear Release
A guided meditation to support pregnant people in replacing fear of childbirth with hope, trust, and even excitement for the birth process. Note: Do not listen while driving. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed...
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Best Foods for Fertility Health
The types of foods that will help prime your body for a healthy pregnancy. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood And... Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and...
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How To Increase Your Chance of Developing a Healthy Pregnancy
Tips for women trying to prepare their mind and body for a healthy pregnancy. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood And... Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and...
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Quick Meditation to Enhance Fertility Healthy
A meditation to support you in envisioning your reproductive system glowing with health. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood And... Feng Shui Mommy: Creating...
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How Myo-Inositol Supplements Might Help Fertility, Especially If You Have PCOS
Insight into the research showing that myo-inositol supplementation might support fertility health, especially in women with PCOS. Many studies indicate that inositol could support ovulation and pregnancy in women with PCOS https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28544572/ A primary reason inositol might...
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What PCOS Is and How It Can Impact Fertility
A breakdown of the common symptoms of PCOS and how it’s typically treated. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood And... Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance and...
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Why Breastfeeding Can Hurt, And How to Soothe The Pain
The truth about the potential, initial discomfort of breastfeeding, and what to do about it. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood And... Feng Shui Mommy…
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What a Chemical Pregnancy Is and What It Means For Your Fertility
Learn more about what a chemical pregnancy is, if it’s a sign of a fertility issue, and when you can start trying to conceive again after having this type of miscarriage. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to...
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The Medications That Are Safe and Unsafe To Take When Breastfeeding
A breakdown of the medications many women are surprised to find are typically safe to take when breastfeeding, and those doctors commonly advise against. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about...
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When Is the Earliest You Can Take a Positive Pregnancy Test
Discover the absolute earliest time you might be able to get a positive result on a pregnancy test. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood And... Feng Shui Mommy:...
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How To Soothe Itchy Boobs During Pregnancy
Learn more about why boobs get itchy during pregnancy, and what to do about it. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood And... Feng Shui Mommy: Creating Balance…
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Why You Might Get Super Hairy Everywhere When Pregnant
The lowdown on why pregnant women can grow excess body hair, and when it’s a sign of a health issue. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood And... Feng Shui…
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What To Do About Skin Issues When Pregnant
Insight into why some pregnant women get acne and dark spots on their face, and what to do about it. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood And... Feng Shui…
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How To Love Your Body During Pregnancy, Or At Least Like It
Support for navigating a negative body image during pregnancy and finding acceptance and even gratitude for your changing body and appearance. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy,...
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The Essential Guide To Pregnancy Discharge (You Didn’t Know You Wanted)
Everything you need to know about the color, consistency, and odor of discharge during pregnancy, when it’s a problem, and what you can do about it. To receive more support, get your copy of Asking for a Pregnant Friend: 101 Answers to Questions Women Are Too Embarrassed to Ask about Pregnancy,...
About this show
Are you fascinated by all the pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood stuff few people talk about because they’re too embarrassed? If so, welcome to the motherload of all things taboo, wild and super interesting. The Asking for a Pregnant Friend podcast is based on the book of the same name and dives into all the pregnancy, birth and mothering topics that make many people blush, or scratch their heads.My hope is that every time you listen you’re relieved to find information about one of the questions you didn’t think other women had, feel more connected to the worldwide community of soon-to-be mothers and new moms, and find peace as you become informed about the aspects of your journey most shy away from.This is like the modern day Dear Abbey for pregnant women and new moms who want to get straight, yet loving, answers to the pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood questions they’re too afraid to ask.Many of the episodes are intentionally short so you can listen to the full shebang
Hosted by
Bailey Gaddis