The Oh Baybee! Podcast
🎙️ Welcome to Oh Baybee! — The Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding Show That Tells It Like It Is. 🤰🏽Pregnant and freaking out just a little? You’re in the right place. 👋🏽I’m Stephanie Poole — bestselling author, certified doula, and lactation consultant — and I created Oh Baybee! because no mom should have to Google her way through birth and breastfeeding. This is the raw, real, no-fluff podcast for pregnant women who want expert guidance without the overwhelm. ✨ Every week, we’re breaking down what actually works — from birth prep and breastfeeding hacks to postpartum survival tips your OB probably forgot to mention. 😊You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you’ll leave every episode saying, “Whew — I’ve got this.” 👍🏽Because you do. 📲Hit subscribe and let’s make this your most empowered, informed, and unforgettable birth journey ever. Oh, baybee — you were made for this.✨😊💖
Episodes
Is this real labor or just Braxton Hicks? In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 signs that can help you recognize when contractions are becoming the real thing, what false labor usually looks like, and what to watch for as labor begins.
No more panicked Googling every time your belly gets tight, mama. Let’s get you ready. ❤️
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Being told to “just trust your body” sounds reassuring, but for many first-time moms, it leaves one big question unanswered: What do I actually do when labor starts? In this episode, Stephanie shares three practical ways to reduce birth anxiety, feel more prepared, and replace panic with a simple plan.
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Every week, I send Due Date Diaries, a free note for f...
If you’re 41 weeks pregnant and everyone keeps asking, “Any baby yet?” — this episode is your deep exhale.
Today, we’re breaking down what REALLY happens at 41 weeks… the stuff nobody explains, Google gets wrong, and your OB might not mention unless you ask the right questions.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
What “41 Weeks” Actually Means
What’s Really Hap...
If you’ve ever been told to “just do your Kegels” to prep for birth, I want you to pause right there — because what if I told you that Kegels might actually make your birth harder? Yep, you heard me. The same exercise that’s supposed to help your pelvic floor could actually be working against you.
In this episode we’re breaking down:
- The truth about Kegels and why they’re ...
In today’s episode of Oh Baybee!, I’m talking to first-time pregnant mamas who are ready to give birth and start breastfeeding with confidence. We’re uncovering the #1 mistake most mamas make that increases their risk of tearing during birth — and I’ll give you the actionable steps you need right now to flip the script and prepare your body the right way.
- Protect Your Perineum, Heal ...
If you’re 40 weeks pregnant (or staring at that due date like… hello??), this episode is your final-stretch survival guide.
I’m sharing the REAL truth about:
• Why labor hasn’t started
• The secret signs your body is absolutely getting ready
• What actually triggers labor
• How to support progress WITHOUT exhausting yourself
• Red flags that mean i...
If you’re 39 weeks pregnant and wondering “IS THIS IT?” every five minutes… this episode will give you the clarity you need!
We’re unpacking the surprising ways your body is preparing for birth, the weird-but-normal symptoms that show labor is close, and the exact signs that mean it’s time to grab the hospital bag 🚗💨
🫶🏾 You’ll learn:
• The hormone changes se...
In this week’s episode we dive deep into the 38-week mark of pregnancy — you’re so close to meeting your baby! But there is still so much happening behind the scenes in your body and your baby’s development. I’ll walk you through what “full term” really means, the symptoms that seldom get talked about, how to improve your rest, the signs that labor might be approaching, and ...
Feeling fear or anxiety hit out of nowhere during pregnancy? 😳 You’re not alone — but I’ve got a 2-minute birth-specific hack that melts fear instantly. This isn’t yoga, meditation, or chanting. It’s a nervous system reset that you can practice now, while pregnant, and use in labor too.
In this episode:
- How fear affects your labor and slows progress
- A real client story: Mariah’s...
EP 112:
You’ve officially made it to 37 weeks pregnant—and while everyone loves to say, “Baby could come any day now!” there are some really important changes happening this week that most people don’t talk about.
In this episode, I’m breaking down:
- What’s happening with your baby’s development at 37 weeks 👶
- The surprising symptoms no one warns you about ⚡
- How to tell ...
EP 111:
You made it, bestie—you’re 36 weeks pregnant! 🎉 The finish line is in sight, but let’s be real… these last few weeks can feel like a rollercoaster on turbo speed. From tight hips and weird dreams to knowing when contractions are “just practice” and when it’s go-time—this episode spills it all.
In this week’s guide, I’ll walk you through:
✔️...
EP 110:
You’ve made it to 35 weeks—congrats, mama! 🎉 But here’s the deal… everyone tells you about the swelling, the waddling, and the endless bathroom trips. What they don’t tell you? The science-backed changes happening in your body and brain right now that can completely change how you experience birth.
In this episode, I’m breaking down:
- The surprising way your brain ...
EP 109:
Sis… you’ve officially hit week 34, and things are getting real. But what if I told you there’s a lot happening right now that your OB isn’t talking about?
In today’s episode, we’re diving into what’s going on in your body behind the scenes—like how your brain is being rewired to bond with baby, how your breast tissue is prepping for breastfeeding, and even how ...
EP 108:
Okay, real talk—week 33 hits different. 😩
Your baby’s practicing their first breath, your hips feel like they’re about to give out, and your brain is one big ball of overthinking.
In this episode, we’re diving into what’s actually happening in your body right now (beyond “your baby is the size of a pineapple”), the mental load no one talks about, and 3 things you ...
EP 107:
If your brain has been spinning with What if I can’t handle it? or I’m not ready for this, you’re in the right place. In this episode, Stephanie Poole reveals her signature Birth Blueprint®—a proven, step-by-step framework that helps first-time moms ditch the panic and walk into birth and postpartum feeling calm, confident, and in control.
You’ll learn:
- Why “prepping your...
EP 107:
Feeling overwhelmed about birth, breastfeeding, or whether your body will "do what it’s supposed to"? You're not the only one. In this episode, Stephanie Poole shares the one simple breathing technique that helps first-time moms shift from anxiety to calm confidence—before, during, and after birth.
You’ll learn:
- Why fear in pregnancy is normal (and why staying stuck in it is optional)
- The e...
EP 106:
If you’re pregnant and feeling that low-key anxiety creeping in every time someone says “labor,” this episode is your rescue plan in 4 simple steps. I’m sharing my signature Birth Blueprint—a framework that’s helped first-time moms go from overwhelmed and fearful to calm, confident, and in control.
We’ll break down:
- The mindset shift that no one is talking abo...
EP 105:
If something about the way birth is "sold" to first-time moms has ever felt off to you… you’re not wrong.
In this episode, I’m exposing the top 3 LIES the birth industry tells pregnant moms that keep you anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck on the Google-Go-Round. 😩
We’re talking:
- Why “just trust the doctor” is keeping you silent when you should be asking ques...
EP: 104
Feeling overwhelmed even though you’ve done all the research? You’re not alone — and this episode is here to clear things up. Stephanie Poole (doula, lactation consultant, and birth prep expert) breaks down the real reason you still feel unprepared for birth — and what you actually need to feel calm, confident, and ready for labor.
In this no-fluff, straight-talking episode, you’l...
EP: 103
In this week’s episode of Oh Baybee!, we’re diving deep into what it really feels like to be 32 weeks pregnant — and mama, it’s more than just counting kicks and decorating the nursery.
You’ll hear what most pregnancy books leave out:
✔️ The brain changes happening in you AND your baby
✔️ Why your emotions are all over the place (and how that’s helping you...
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