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Trump Accounts: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Trump Accounts are here, and every parent has the same question: will this actually help my kid, or is it just another investment vehicle dressed up as policy? This episo

Money, Marriage, and What Nobody Tells You

In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Douglas and Heather Boneparth, co-authors of Money Together, to get into the conversations most couples avoid: how to balance fina

Help! I Have $18K in Medical Bills — Plus Answers to Your Biggest Money Questions

The bills you didn't plan for. The family size you're still deciding. The money habits you keep meaning to build. This week on Family Money, Lindsey brings in the experts

Is It Okay To Quit My Job?

If you've ever thought about stepping back from your career after having kids — and felt conflicted about it — this one's for you. We talk about what it actually looks l

What Does Childcare Actually Cost?

In this episode, we break down every childcare option out there, what each one costs, and how to figure out what's right for your family. We hear from an economist who re

Are Kids More Expensive Than Ever?

In our very first episode, we're tackling the question every parent asks: are kids actually more expensive than ever? Yes—but the reason might surprise you. We hear from

Do Any of These Labor “Hacks” Actually Work?

By the end of pregnancy, almost everyone starts searching for the magic trick that will finally kickstart labor. Because when you’re exhausted and ready to meet your baby

Pregnancy in the Age of Social Media

Social media has changed pregnancy in a big way. Between picture-perfect bumps, “effortless” births and endless advice, it’s easy to feel like you’re not measuring up. Bu

Your Vaccine Questions Answered

Vaccines can feel overwhelming for new parents. Between shifting guidelines and strong opinions coming from all directions, it can be hard to know who to trust. In this

Mailbag: Your Biggest Birth Questions, Answered

You've got questions about birth—and so does everyone else. In this mailbag episode, we answer the most common questions we hear from our community (and the ones OBs get

How Are We Going to Pay for This?

Being pregnant changes so many things: your body, your relationships, even your finances. Because having a baby means that there are totally new costs coming your way. An

Your Birth, Your Story

You don’t really know what your birth will be like until you go through it. And even then, it can take time to figure out how you feel about it. In this episode, we talk

How Can Your Partner Help?

What does real support during birth look like, and how can your partner show up when you need them most? Turns out, there’s a lot a support person can do to make your bi

Real Talk About Recovery

You’ve just given birth, and that’s a major deal for both your body and your mind. Now it’s time to recover, but what does that actually look like? In this episode, we co

When Birth Doesn’t Go to Plan

Birth isn’t predictable. As much as you prepare, there may be some surprises along the way. In this episode, we walk through what it looks like when labor needs medical

The First 24 Hours with Your Baby

This is what you’ve been waiting for. After all the appointments, the labor, the delivery—you’re finally holding your baby. Now what? In this episode, we walk through th

Inside the Delivery Room

You’ve timed the contractions. You’ve grabbed the bag. You’re pulling up to the hospital. What happens now? Even for the most prepared parents, the hospital can feel lik

Should I Get an Epidural?

Epidurals. They're one of the most common—and loaded—topics in pregnancy. In this episode, we focus on what that decision actually looks like: debunking common myths, wal

Help! Am I in Labor?

This week, it’s all about labor! How do you know if you’re in labor? And what should you do once you are? In this episode, we decode what labor actually feels like, how t

How Do I Make a Birth Plan?

A birth plan isn’t about scripting every moment; it’s about knowing your options and having the big conversations before you’re in labor. In this episode, we talk through