Chick Chat

By Nina Spears

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Episodes: 197

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Welcome to Chick Chat: The Baby Chick Podcast, your go-to podcast for navigating the crazy, beautiful chaos of pregnancy and motherhood!  We know that pregnancy and motherhood are no joke. While they are miraculous and wonderful, they can also be overwhelming and exhausting. Our baby expert and host, Nina Spears - The Baby Chick, knows this all too well as an experienced baby planner, doula, childbirth and newborn care educator, and mother. On this show, she has real conversations that celebrate the joys, challenges, and everyday triumphs of growing and raising tiny humans while exposing the truths that moms really want to know. From pregnancy tips to parenting hacks, our experts and real-life parents share stories, advice, tips, and laughter to guide you through the thrilling and wild adventure of raising your family. By tuning in to Chick Chat, expect candid discussions on everything from morning sickness and sleepless nights to first steps and parenting styles. You’ll hear expert insights on topics like pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, breastfeeding, formula-feeding, toddler tantrums, baby sleep, potty training, childproofing, self-care for parents, and so much more. Each episode is crafted with love and warmth, creating a village where mothers can find support, knowledge, and a community that understands the complex magic of motherhood. We understand the unique challenges that mothers face, and we’re here to empower moms with knowledge, support, and inspiration along the way! Whether you're a seasoned parent or awaiting the arrival of your little one, Chick Chat is here with the latest parenting trends, timeless advice, and genuine conversations that make you feel right at home. So, take a moment to relax, tune in, and let's “chick chat” about the joys and challenges of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. Subscribe now to ensure you don't miss a single show; visit our website, baby-chick.com, for show notes, and connect with us on Instagram @thebabychickchat to continue the conversation together. Come be part of our growing community of moms supporting moms. Because in the world of motherhood, you deserve the village you’ve always dreamed of!

Episode Date
196: Naming Bebe: How to Choose a Baby Name You’ll Love for Life
Jan 26, 2026
195: Feeding with Confidence: How to Start Solids with Pediatrician Dr. Krupa Playforth
Jan 19, 2026
194: Big Kids, Bigger Feelings: Supporting Emotional Growth in Our Children and Ourselves
Jan 06, 2026
193: Motherhood & Mourning: Redefining Grief and Finding Yourself Again
Dec 09, 2025
192: The Dirty Truth About Baby Products: Hidden Toxins Parents Should Know About
Dec 04, 2025
191: Heart to Womb: The Emotional & Energetic Connection Between the Uterus and the Heart
Nov 25, 2025
190: How to Afford the Care You Need During Pregnancy & Postpartum
Nov 11, 2025
189: The Power Pause: Redefining Ambition, Identity & Career Breaks in Motherhood with Neha Ruch
Oct 28, 2025
188: Returning to Work After Maternity Leave: Legal Rights, Emotional Prep & Practical Tips with Daphne Delvaux
Oct 14, 2025
187: Why We Need to Think About Postpartum: Mental Health, PMADs & Support with Nancy Di Nuzzo
Sep 30, 2025
186: Strong-Willed or Something More? Understanding Your Child Beneath the Behavior
Sep 16, 2025
185: Mastering the Mundane: Managing Motherhood with ADHD
Sep 02, 2025
184: Style, Confidence & Motherhood: Rediscovering Yourself Through What You Wear
Aug 19, 2025
183: Mother-Curious: How to Create the Family You Want
Aug 05, 2025
182: Why Movement Matters: Supporting Infant & Toddler Development Through Play
Jul 22, 2025
181: The Science of Bonding: How to Build a Strong Connection with Your Baby
Jul 08, 2025
180: Understanding Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children: Why It Matters More Than You Think
Jun 24, 2025
179: Co-Planning Maternity Leave: Navigating Time Off & Partner Support for a Smooth Return to Work
Jun 10, 2025
178: The Real “Bounce Back” – Rediscovering Your Strength and Identity After Baby
May 27, 2025
177: Yoga for Kids: Simple Ways to Teach Mindfulness & Emotional Resilience
May 13, 2025
176: What to Expect During a C-Section (Part 2): Recovery, Stigma & Emotional Healing
May 06, 2025
175: What to Expect During a C-Section: Part 1
Apr 29, 2025
174: Toddler Survival Guide: The Most Common Challenges Parents Face and the Best Techniques to Handle Them
Apr 22, 2025
173: Breaking Barriers: Addressing the Black Maternal Health Crisis
Apr 15, 2025
172: The Truth About "Mommy Makeovers"
Apr 08, 2025
171: How to Talk to Your Children About Empathy, Why It’s Important & When to Do It
Apr 01, 2025
170: Nourishing Challenges: Understanding Pediatric Feeding Disorders
Mar 18, 2025
169: Sleep Tips for "LiveWires" — Highly Sensitive & Intense Kids
Mar 04, 2025
168: Fit for Two: How Prenatal Fitness Boosts Health, Happiness, and Labor Prep
Feb 18, 2025
167: Conquering Picky Eating: Expert Tips to Expand Your Child's Palate
Feb 04, 2025
166: The Power of Prenatal Yoga
Jan 21, 2025
165: Postpartum Fitness & Wellness: Finding Balance, Motivation, and Healthy Habits as a New Mom
Jan 07, 2025
164: The Hidden Dangers of Synthetic Dyes & How They Impact Our Kids
Dec 31, 2024
163: The Importance of Pre-Pregnancy Wellness
Dec 10, 2024
162: The Power of Pushing During Labor: How To Do It & What to Expect
Nov 26, 2024
161: How to Host a Beautiful, Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving
Nov 19, 2024
160: Understanding Type 1 Diabetes: Essential Insights for Parents
Nov 12, 2024
159: The Maternity Leave Checklist for Expectant Mothers
Nov 05, 2024
158: How To Prepare For A Great Hospital Birth
Oct 29, 2024
157: Fueling Your Recovery: Postpartum Nutrition Tips
Oct 15, 2024
156: Raising Money Smart Kids: Financial Literacy Tips for Parents
Oct 01, 2024
155: The Great Sleepover Debate: To Allow Your Kids to Have Sleepovers or Not?
Sep 24, 2024
154: How To Care For Your Body and Pelvic Floor After Childbirth with Liz Miracle, PT, MPT, WCS
Sep 17, 2024
153: How to Honor Your Parenting Journey & Enjoy Each Moment with OliviaR
Sep 10, 2024
152: Parenting with Compassion: The Power of Respectful Parenting with Janet Lansbury
Sep 03, 2024
151: Navigating Pregnancy and New Motherhood in the Spotlight with Jessica Tarlov
Aug 27, 2024
150: Today's Modern Mom Problems & Solutions with Tara Clark
Aug 20, 2024
149: The Mother-Load: How to Carry Less & Enjoy Motherhood More with Erica Djossa from Momwell
Aug 13, 2024
148: Beyond the Finish Line: Allyson Felix's Journey Through Motherhood and Success
Aug 06, 2024
147: Pregnancy Nutrition Tips for a Happy, Healthy 9 Months & Beyond with Stephanie Middleberg
Jul 30, 2024
146: Navigating Birth Control: Your Options Explained with Dr. Bana Kashani
Jul 23, 2024
145: Why This OBGYN Stands With Midwifery and the Power of Choice
Jul 16, 2024
144: Acupuncture and Fertility: How It Can Help with Dr. Haley Parker
Jul 09, 2024
143: Tips on How to Detox Your Home for Your Kids & Family with Sophia Ruan Gushée
Jul 02, 2024
142: Teaching Kids the Power of Kindness with Rachel Tomlinson
Jun 25, 2024
141: Dreaming for Two: All About Pregnancy Sleep with Dr. Ann Kristin Homdrum
Jun 18, 2024
140: Keeping Our Kids Safe Online & Kangaroo Parenting with Tim Estes
Jun 11, 2024
139: Nutrition Tips for Mind & Body Alignment in Pregnancy with Dr. Paul Quinn
May 29, 2024
138: Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child
May 14, 2024
137: Preparing for a Safe Birth & Healthy Baby with Gina Mundy
Apr 30, 2024
136: Understanding the Impact of Sugar on Our Kids & Our Health
Apr 16, 2024
135: Raising Good Humans: Teaching Life Skills & Emotional Intelligence to Our Kids with Dr. Jenny Woo
Apr 02, 2024
134: What Are the Signs That Labor is Starting?
Mar 26, 2024
133: Switching Up Your Parenting Styles and the Pressures of Social Media with Moms on Call
Mar 19, 2024
132: 6 Steps on How to Pick the Right Doula for You
Mar 12, 2024
131: Navigating Mommy Burnout & Reclaiming Motherhood with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler
Mar 06, 2024
130: Discovering Your Parenting Style That Best Suits You and Your Baby with Dr. Sears
Feb 20, 2024
129: Balancing Act: Expert Tips for Combining Breastfeeding & Bottle Feeding with Emulait
Feb 06, 2024
128: Baby Safety: Best Practices & Tips for Parents
Jan 16, 2024
127: Pre-Eclampsia & Other Pregnancy Complications: What Women Need to Know
Jan 03, 2024
126: Pro Tips for A Magical Disney Vacation with Kids
Dec 12, 2023
125: The Adoption Journey: What People Need to Know
Nov 30, 2023
124: Potty Training Your Child: Tips, Tricks, and How to Get Started
Nov 07, 2023
123: Effortless Entertaining During the Holidays with The BakerMama
Nov 01, 2023
122: Childcare Solutions for the Modern Family
Oct 26, 2023
121: What is Orgasmic Birth? The Best-Kept Birth Secret
Oct 16, 2023
120: Pregnancy Cravings: Tips and Tricks to Manage & What Women Need to Know
Oct 10, 2023
119: Going from Chaos to Calm as a Busy Parent
Oct 03, 2023
118: Before Baby Relationship Checkup with Ellen Darling, PhD
Sep 19, 2023
117: Understanding Our Hormonal Health During Postpartum with Ashley Greene Khoury
Sep 06, 2023
116: Mindfulness Activities for Kids for Back to School
Aug 29, 2023
115: Navigating the Kitchen and Motherhood with Catherine McCord
Aug 22, 2023
114: The Connection Between Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding
Aug 10, 2023
113: Strategies for Thriving & Embracing the Journey of Motherhood with Becky Vieira
Jul 25, 2023
112: Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Marcy: Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
Jul 11, 2023
111: Autism: Signs, Symptoms and Next Steps
Jun 27, 2023
110: Signs of Speech and Language Delays: What to Look For
Jun 13, 2023
109: Creating the Ultimate Parent-Child Relationship with Dr. Shefali
May 30, 2023
108: Common Summer Health Issues & How to Treat Them
May 16, 2023
107: Parenthood with the Pecks: Josh & Paige Peck Share Their Journey
May 01, 2023
106: Finding Your Happily Ever After Through Adoption: Meghan Quinn Shares Her Story
Apr 04, 2023
105: Not Your Mother’s Postpartum Tips from the Mama Psychologists
Mar 21, 2023
104: Understanding Colic: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Mar 09, 2023
103: Being a Strong Mama, Raising a Strong Baby with Robin Arzón
Feb 20, 2023
102: Understanding How Your Child Learns
Feb 08, 2023
101: How to Raise a Respectful, Loving Child
Jan 23, 2023
100: The Pregnancy Workout That Can Make Childbirth Easier with Brooke Cates
Jan 09, 2023
99: Taking Charge of Your Birth with Henci Goer
Dec 19, 2022
98: SIDS: What You Need to Know to Reduce the Risk with Dr. Harvey Karp
Dec 07, 2022
97: Breaking the Cycles of Family Trauma and Moving Forward with Libby Ward
Nov 21, 2022
96: How to Have Tough Conversations & Prepare Your Child for the Real World
Nov 14, 2022
95: Why Breastfeed? Everything You Need to Know
Oct 25, 2022
94: Becoming Parents: Kam Williams & Leroy Garrett
Oct 12, 2022
93: Rediscovering YOU After Baby with Dr. Ashurina Ream from Psyched Mommy
Sep 27, 2022
92: How to Effectively and Compassionately Discipline Our Children — Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
Aug 30, 2022
91: How to Heal Your Pelvic Floor After Baby
Aug 15, 2022
90: Evidence-Based, Intuitive, and Respectful Baby Sleep Tips from Rachael Shepard-Ohta
Aug 02, 2022
89: Everything You Need To Know About Toddler Behavior with Dr. Cathryn
Jul 22, 2022
88: No Dead Babies: How to Spot Unsafe Products and Protect Your Family
Jul 05, 2022
87: Postpartum Depression and Sleep with Dr. Harvey Karp
Jun 21, 2022
86: Tips to Get You Cooking for Your Family with Feel Good Foodie
Jun 07, 2022
85: Understanding Infertility with Dr. Amy
May 24, 2022
84: How to Get Your Baby Talking! Tips & Tricks from the Speech Sisters
Apr 25, 2022
83: Tips to Keep Your Toddler Busy and Happy with Susie Allison
Apr 12, 2022
82: Tips to Empower Our Girls Through Courage, Confidence, and Self-Love
Mar 28, 2022
81: Let’s Make Your Pregnancy Easier! Advice from Dr. Sterling ObGyn
Mar 15, 2022
80: When Partners Become Parents: Essential Relationship Advice from Catherine O’Brien
Feb 28, 2022
79: Debunking Baby Sleep Myths with Janey Reilly
Feb 16, 2022
78: How to be More Mindful in Motherhood: Tips & Exercises to Stay Present
Feb 01, 2022
77: Natural Postpartum Healing with Momotaro
Jan 18, 2022
76: Birth Trauma and How to Overcome a Difficult Birthing Experience
Jan 04, 2022
75: Cognitive Changes in Motherhood and the Real Scoop on Mommy Brain
Dec 21, 2021
74: Nutrition in Pregnancy: How DNA Affects Our Nutritional Needs & What We Can Do
Dec 08, 2021
73: Good Habits to Implement Now to Prevent Toddler Tantrums During the Holidays
Nov 22, 2021
72: Helpful Tips to Help Boost Your Postpartum Recovery
Nov 09, 2021
71: How to Design Your Perfect Nursery with Naomi Coe
Oct 25, 2021
70: Frequently Asked Questions About Babywearing Answered
Oct 12, 2021
69: Potty Training, Bedwetting, and Childhood Constipation: What This Doctor Wants Parents to Know
Sep 28, 2021
68: What To Do With Your Placenta After Birth
Sep 13, 2021
67: How to Keep Your Sleeping Baby Safe
Aug 31, 2021
66: A Rainbow Baby Story: One Mom's Storm and Rainbow
Aug 16, 2021
65: Maternal Mental Health: Erin Bagwell's Story About Her First Year of Motherhood
Aug 02, 2021
64: How to Handle Toddler Tantrums with Grace
Jul 21, 2021
63: What It's REALLY Like Being a Mom of Triplets
Jul 12, 2021
62: Ways Partners Can Help New Moms During Postpartum
Jul 06, 2021
61: How to Participate in Shared Decision Making with Your Doctor During Pregnancy
Jun 21, 2021
60: Water Safety with Kids: What Parents Need to Know
Jun 07, 2021
59: Food and Emotional Support During Postpartum
May 25, 2021
58: What to Expect During the Postpartum Period
May 10, 2021
57: What to Expect When You Check into the Hospital in Labor
Apr 26, 2021
56: VBAC: Everything You Need to Know
Apr 14, 2021
55: What to Expect During Labor and a Vaginal Birth
Mar 31, 2021
54: Circumcision: What to Know and Consider
Mar 15, 2021
53: Sleep Training: Prepping Your Baby for Spring Forward
Mar 01, 2021
52: From a Young Widow: What Moms Need to Know
Feb 16, 2021
51: Keeping Intimacy Alive in Parenthood
Feb 01, 2021
50: Exercising After Birth
Jan 18, 2021
49: How to Help Our Kids Manage Stress
Jan 04, 2021
48: What to Expect in Your Third Trimester of Pregnancy
Dec 21, 2020
47: When and How to Transition Babies Out of Swaddles
Dec 08, 2020
46: Why You Might Consider a Natural Birth and What Options are Available if You Change Your Mind
Nov 23, 2020
45: Montessori: Everything You Need to Know
Nov 09, 2020
44: What to Expect in Your Second Trimester of Pregnancy
Oct 26, 2020
43: Midwives: What Everyone Needs to Know
Oct 13, 2020
42: Why Your Crib Mattress is an Important Decision
Sep 28, 2020
41: The Most Common Mistakes Parents Make with Their Kids' Car Seats
Sep 14, 2020
40: What a NICU Occupational Therapist Wants Parents to Know
Aug 31, 2020
39: What to Expect From Your First Trimester
Aug 17, 2020
38: How Parents Can Prepare for Potty Training
Aug 03, 2020
37: What Your Body Really Needs During Pregnancy & Postpartum: Tips from a Registered Dietician
Jul 20, 2020
36: How to Overcome Mommy Burnout
Jul 06, 2020
35: Becoming a Dad: Nina's Husband, Brian Spears, Shares His Experience
Jun 22, 2020
34: The Different Ways Children Learn and What Parents Need to Know
Jun 08, 2020
33: Surprising Body Changes During Pregnancy
May 25, 2020
32: Baby Products That You Can Do Without
May 11, 2020
31: Preparing for Birth During Covid-19
Apr 27, 2020
30: Home Birth: Is It Safe?
Apr 16, 2020
29: Organize and Streamline Your Life as a Mom
Mar 30, 2020
28: 22 Tips and Remedies for Morning Sickness
Mar 16, 2020
27: 5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Baby’s Sleep
Mar 02, 2020
26: Pregnancy Affirmations: 10 Things to Tell Yourself While Pregnant
Feb 17, 2020
25: How to Stay Connected with Your Spouse After Having Kids
Feb 04, 2020
24: What is Hypnobirthing?
Jan 23, 2020
23: 5 Tips for Mindful Eating After Baby
Jan 07, 2020
22: How STEM Learning Starts at Birth
Dec 09, 2019
21: How to Help When Visiting a New Mom
Nov 11, 2019
20: What You Need to Know about Labor Inductions
Oct 28, 2019
19: Healing Mothers After Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Oct 14, 2019
18: What is Lying-in? A Plan for Postpartum Recovery and Support
Sep 30, 2019
17: Parenting with the Other Woman After Infidelity
Sep 16, 2019
16: 10 Things You Can Do to Ensure Safe Sleep
Sep 03, 2019
15: Dealing with Adultery as a New Mom
Aug 13, 2019
14: Postpartum: How to Normalize and Minimize Scary Thoughts
Jul 09, 2019
13: Gender Swaying: How to Conceive a Certain Gender
Jun 03, 2019
12: How to Induce Labor Naturally
Apr 05, 2019
11: How to Write a Birth Plan
Feb 27, 2019
10: What to Look for When Choosing Baby Formula
Feb 11, 2019
9: How to Prepare Your Mind & Body for Childbirth
Jan 23, 2019
8: Motherhood: Expectations vs Realities
Dec 10, 2018
7: What is a Postpartum Doula?
Nov 26, 2018
6: 22 Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Pediatrician
Nov 12, 2018
5: 12 Tips for a Happier, Healthier Birth
Oct 29, 2018
4: Say This Not That: 10 Things Not to Say to a Pregnant Person
Oct 17, 2018
3: How to Soothe a Fussy Baby
Oct 01, 2018
2: What is a Doula?
Oct 01, 2018
1: When to Go to the Hospital in Labor as a First Time Mom
Oct 01, 2018
Welcome to Chick Chat: The Baby Chick Podcast
Oct 01, 2018