Birth with Babylist

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 episode, we cut through the noise with pediatricians Dr. Florencia Segura and Dr. Molly O'Shea. We cover everything: from vaccines needed during pregnancy and your baby's first-year schedule, to understanding the new RSV vaccine and how exactly vaccines work, we'll help you navigate these medical decisions with confidence and clarity.

Birth with Babylist brings together trusted experts and parents who’ve lived it to break down what happens before, during, and after birth—without fear-mongering or shaming. Hosted by journalist, author and mom of three Jo Piazza. Follow so you never miss an episode.Featuring pediatricians Dr. Molly O’Shea and Dr. Florencia Segura.

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 asked every single day). Do you go to the hospital right away when your water breaks? How do you tell real contractions from false labor? What does an epidural actually do (and what does it not do)? We're clearing up the confusion so you can go into birth feeling more prepared and less anxious.

Birth with Babylist brings together trusted experts and parents who’ve lived it to break down what happens before, during and after birth—without fear-mongering or shaming. Hosted by journalist, author and mom of three Jo Piazza.

Featuring Abike T. James, MD, MPH, Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC (@drjenniferlincoln), Lo Mansfield, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM (@thelabormama), Jillian LoPiano, MD and Laura Hanks, MD (@drhanks_at_ur_cervix).

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. And some of them may surprise you.

In this episode, Jo Piazza has a candid conversation with Babylist's Family Finance Advisor Lindsey Stanberry about what you can do to budget for baby while you're still pregnant, from how to spend less on baby gear and starting savings accounts to researching affordable childcare options and negotiating with your health insurance provider. 

Birth with Babylist brings together trusted experts and parents who’ve lived it to break down what happens before, during, and after birth—without fear-mongering or shaming. Hosted by journalist, author, and mom of three Jo Piazza. Follow so you never miss an episode.

Featuring Lindsey Stanberry. 

Head to babylist.com/money for tools and guidance on planning for your family’s financial future, comparing savings options and understanding eligibility for 530a (Trump) Accounts.

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 about what it means to process your birth experience. And how hearing other women’s birth stories can help you feel more prepared and confident about your own.

Then you’ll hear from seven different moms about their own unique birth stories—what happened, how it felt and how they think about it now.

Birth with Babylist brings together trusted experts and parents who’ve lived it to break down what happens before, during, and after birth—without fear-mongering or shaming. Hosted by journalist, author, and mom of three Jo Piazza. New episodes every Thursday.Featuring Vanessa Bennett, LMFT.

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 birth experience better—but only if they know how. In this episode, we break down all the ways your partner can help you before, during and after birth, with real stories from parents who’ve been through it.

This is one to listen to yourself and send to your partner, so you can talk through what support looks like for you.

Birth with Babylist brings together trusted experts and parents who’ve lived it to break down what happens before, during, and after birth—without fear-mongering or shaming. Hosted by journalist, author, and mom of three Jo Piazza. New episodes every Thursday.

Featuring Paul Zalewski, founder of Fathercraft.