Ep. 46: “What To Expect When You’re Expecting” author, Heidi Murkoff and Maya Vorderstrasse

Alex and Shane recount the birth of Betty and the first week postpartum, how Alex drove herself to the hospital to deliver, Shane streaming the important labour moments online, and how quick the kid ended up coming. Shane gets an updated review on his skill as a labour support person.

Heidi Murkoff, author of “What To Expect When You’re Expecting,” chats about everything pregnancy, her renowned book and community, the involvement of fathers in the newborn stage, public breastfeeding, sex during pregnancy, and so much more. 

The creator of the “mommy letter board,” Maya Vorderstrasse, describes how she got her start in the Instagram world, how her creativity flourished during motherhood, and how she created an amazing community of mothers online through her wit and honesty.

Alex and Shane answer a mailbag of listener questions about babies, toddlers, relationships, and “bonejamming.” 

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