Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)
Laura Birek, Shanna MickoGetting 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 ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 450 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyKids & FamilyParenting | |||
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In the special segment "What the Hack?," Shanna and Laura share some of their favorite parenting tips and tricks, including ideas for making household laundry easier, making homework time more engaging and more! Also, Shanna has a surprising reaction... more
In the special segment "Big Topic" Shanna and Laura dive into the topic of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). They share their personal experiences with ADHD, including learning about the symptoms of the condition, the process of gettin... more
In the special segment "They Said What?!" Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous or offensive things people have said to them recently, including a surprisingly sentimental comment about Laura's upcoming travel plans and a shocking outburst i... more
In the special segment "OMG I'm Freaking Out!," Shanna and Laura reveal the current parenting dilemmas that have their hair standing on end, including an unexpected sight on Shanna’s school communication app and a travel conundrum that is stressing L... more
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- Essential!
Thanks as always for an awesome pod. Since having kids, you’re the only pod I keep up with regularly and are truly an immense virtual support for surviving the BFNs of working mom life and remembering to celebrate the BFPs along the way. Since pregnancy #1 in 2020, I’ve listened to every episode at least twice (restarted when expecting baby #2 in 2022). I’m a business coach and I feel like you’re my mom coaches—and you’re amazing at it. Keep being you! Thanks, Merrill
Apple Podcasts5eloise0614
United States12 days ago - Mom solidarity
I love this podcast! Laura and Shanna strike the perfect balance of encouragement, commiseration, practical advice, and laughter that we all need to manage the chaotic and rewarding challenge of parenthood. I have been listening since TTC with my first (turning 3!), and I have another newborn now. I love jumping back to old episodes that match my kids’ ages, and still listen to new ones each week. It feels like catching up with girlfriends. Hoping they keep this up until their kids leave the nes... more
Apple Podcasts5SydMom414United States24 days ago - Thank you, BFP!
I discovered BFP in 2019 when I was pregnant with my first child. I was searching for week-by-week, “tell me what I need to know about what’s happening in my body” content — and from the very first episode, I fell in love.
BFP struck the most perfect balance: Oh my God, look at the miracle of life brewing inside of me — and also, What the hell is happening to my body and why is this so uncomfortable? It honored both the awe and the absurdity of pregnancy.
From the beginning, Shanna and Laura w... more
Apple Podcasts5Alejandra Ro.ArUnited Statesa month ago - My favorite podcast!
I’ve been listening to BFP since I got pregnant with my daughter who is now 16 months old. BFP has helped me so much through my parenting journey, I’m constantly using hacks I’ve learning from the podcast. The podcast helps make my commute to work enjoyable and I think my daughter knows Laura and Shanna’s voice by now since I’m always listening when she’s in the car with me! I started listening from the beginning 2 years ago and am so sad to be almost caught up but appreciate that Shanna and Lau... more
Apple Podcasts4BKohanUnited Statesa month ago - Amazing
I found this podcast when I was pregnant with my first baby. He’s now 3 and I have a second who is 8 months old. I listened to this podcast throughout both pregnancies and am continuing now. I love the hosts and the content. It’s rare to find a podcast that feels so real, is a fun listen, and is so relevant to my current life. Thanks!
Apple Podcasts5orangepekoetea12
Canada2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #123 | United States/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #161 |  United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #218 | United Kingdom/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #220 | Canada/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #81 |  Italy/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #217 | Italy/Kids & Family |
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The show blends real-time pregnancy updates with candid parenting stories, delivering humor, practical hacks, and supportive, evidence-informed insights. Episodes balance lighthearted anecdotes with tough topics like school transitions, bullies, potty training, medical advocacy, and family dynamics, often featuring listener questions and experiences. A notable strength is the strong sense of community and authenticity, making listeners feel like they're chatting with longtime mom friends who offer empathy, realistic advice, and a trusted perspective on everyday parenting challenges.
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