Birth with Babylist
Birth with Babylist is a weekly podcast that helps expectant parents navigate the journey of childbirth. Each episode features expert advice and real stories from parents, covering topics like pain management, delivery room decisions, and postpartum recovery. The show aims to provide trustworthy information without fear-mongering or judgment. It is hosted by journalist and author Jo Piazza, a mother of three.
Episodes
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 episode brings together three guests to investigate. Economist Kathryn Ann Edwards traces the history of programs like this and where they've worked before. CFP Barbara Ginty breaks down how she's weighing Trump Accounts against 529s f
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 financial responsibilities when life shifts after baby, how to navigate career changes and childcare costs as a team, how to handle lifestyle changes without resentment, and how to stay genuinely connected through it all. Plus: what f
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 to answer your real questions — including how to negotiate medical debt, what a bigger family actually costs, and where to start when it comes to getting your finances in order.
Douglas Boneparth (@dougboneparth) is the founder
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 like to pause, downshift, or pivot your career for family life: the money conversations you need to have with your partner before you do anything, why a career break is not a career ender, and how to think about your own ambition w
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 reframes childcare as an investment (not a money pit), and a financial expert who walks us through the real numbers — from daycare centers and nanny shares to au pairs and the grandparent option nobody talks about enough.
We also t
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 an economist who reframes what that actually means for your family's finances (hint: you're not burning money, you're investing it), and a mom of three who proves you don't need a huge home, a fancy car, or a perfectly curated nur
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, suddenly every piece of advice seems worth trying—from pineapple and acupuncture to spicy food and sex.
In this episode, Jo talks with OB-GYNs Jennifer Lincoln, MD and Jillian LoPiano, MD to separate labor myths from actual sci
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. But it’s also made space for more honest and authentic conversations—the parts of pregnancy that aren’t camera-ready.
In this episode, we talk with journalist Fortesa Latifi, author of Like, Follow, Subscribe, and Ayla Woodruff, an
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 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 a
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 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 confusio
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. 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 spen
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 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 bi
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 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.
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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 cover what to expect from the first few weeks of the postpartum period and how your body heals—from lochia (we'll get into it) and hormonal changes to what sleep really means with a newborn.
Along the way, you’ll hear candid stori
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 support. From inductions and Pitocin to C-sections and assisted deliveries, we’ll cover what’s involved and how those decisions unfold in real time.
This episode is about making those interventions feel less mysterious and a litt
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 the first 24 hours after birth. From delivering the placenta and understanding Apgar scores to skin-to-skin and your first postpartum pee, we break down what’s happening to your body and what’s normal (even if it doesn’t feel that w
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 like an unknown. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, we take you into the delivery room—from cervical checks and fetal monitoring to pushing and crowning. So when you walk through those doors, you’ll know what’s happ
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, walking through what it feels like to get one and talking honestly with OB-GYNs about the pros and cons.
But pain relief during labor isn’t one-size-fits-all. We also cover other options—IV meds, nitrous oxide and non-medicated comf
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 to tell the difference between real labor and false alarms, and how to know when it’s time to head in.
Birth with Babylist brings together trusted experts and parents who’ve lived it to break down what happens before, during, and
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 what’s actually worth including in your plan, how to speak up about what matters to you and why staying flexible is key.
You’ll also hear from parents about how their plans shifted once labor began, and what prep they’re really
How Do I Find the Right OBGYN or Midwife?
Where you give birth—and who's in the room with you—can shape your entire experience. In this episode, we help you understand your options and make informed choices that fit your budget, preferences and medical needs.
We explain the roles OBs, midwives and doulas can play during birth and pregnancy, break down what you need to know about hospitals, birth centers and home births, and hear from par
Own Your Birth Experience
Congrats, you're pregnant! Now what? Welcome to Birth with Babylist, where we answer all the questions that are keeping you up at night.
In our first episode, we walk through what birth actually looks like, from early labor through delivery. We talk to experienced OB-GYNs and midwives as they break down the stages of labor, what’s normal, what’s unpredictable and what you can prepare for.
And
Introducing Birth with Babylist
What’s giving birth really like? And how can you get ready for it? Welcome to Birth with Babylist, your go-to podcast for real talk about labor, delivery, and recovery.
Each week, host Jo Piazza brings together OBs, midwives, doulas, and parents to break down what to expect—and help you feel informed, calm, and confident wherever you are in your pregnancy journey.
New episodes every week, starti
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