Moms Across The Pond
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsTwo moms living on different sides of the world opening up the conversation about motherhood and more.
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Episodes
Infertility
September 26, 2021 21:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn our series premiere Kelsey talks about her infertility journey. She shares what she went through and how she felt every step of the way.
Breastfeeding
September 26, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIn our seasons finale Kelsey shares her breastfeeding journey. Shanna listens along while Kelsey talks about the struggles she had and how she overcame them.
Finding Out We Were Pregnant
July 18, 2021 15:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBKelsey and Shanna reminisce when they found out they were pregnant with their children. They talk about how and when they found and what they were feeling when they saw the positive pregnancy test.
Guest Interview with a Labor and Delivery Nurse
July 10, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBIn episode 10, Shanna and Kelsey interview Shannon Smith, who is a labor and delivery nurse in San Diego, California. They ask her all sorts of questions that were submitted from their Instagram followers. Listen along to hear Kelsey, Shanna and Shannon talk about partners passing out, big babies and more!
How We Met Our Husbands
July 04, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn Episode 9, Shanna and Kelsey share how they met their significant others. Kelsey met her partner in high school and Shanna met hers in her early 20s. They both remember the moment the other met their partners. Shanna and Kelsey also share when they knew they were ready to start a family.
Second Baby Birth Stories
June 27, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBKelsey and Shanna share their experiences giving birth the second time around, and it is very different from their first babies! Listen along to hear how their sons were born.
Unexpected Feelings After Becoming A Mom
June 20, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBKelsey and Shanna discuss things they didn't expect to feel after having their babies. Identities changed, responsibilities grew and some things were just plain harder than what they thought it was going to be like! Listen along to hear them chat about these unexpected feelings.
First Baby Birth Stories
June 13, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 24.7 MBKelsey and Shanna share the birth stories of their first born girls! Two very different stories— one was early one was late, one induced and one spontaneous labor. Listen along to hear what happened in those moments leading up to becoming Mama’s for the first time.
Craniosynostosis
June 06, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBIn episode 5, Shanna shares with Kelsey her daughter's craniosynostosis story from diagnosis to a few days after her surgery. She shares details about the process of being seen by a specialist team in England and what it was like to watch her 14 month old have her skull reconstructed.
Instagram Parenting Poll Questions and Answers
May 30, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this episode, Kelsey and Shanna discuss some popular parenting choices— Cosleeping? Pacifier? Formula? Listen along to find out what they chose to do with their kids, and why!
Ridiculous Things That Made Us Cry When Pregnant
May 23, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode, Kelsey and Shanna share ridiculous things that made them cry when they were pregnant. Listen along to laugh with them while they reminisce about all the crazy things that led them to tears at the time, but that they look back and laugh on now!
Kelsey's Miscarriage Story pt. 2 / How to be miscarriage supportive
May 16, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIn Episode 2 of MATP, Kelsey discusses how she felt after her miscarriage and the next steps she took. We also talk about how to be supportive of those who have had a miscarriage and different ways to help. Sometimes we say things with good intentions, but sometimes they aren’t well received by someone grieving a loss. Listen along for some tips to help support someone through a miscarriage.
Kelsey's Miscarriage Story
May 09, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBTrigger Warning: On episode 1 of MATP, Kelsey shares her personal miscarriage story. Now, even three years later, the story brings up some intense emotions. She shares new details that she hasn't spoken about before while Shanna listens along. Acronyms: PCOS- polycystic ovarian syndrome NIPT- noninvasive prenatal testing D&C- Dilation and curettage: a procedure to remove tissue from inside your uterus.
About Moms Across The Pond
May 04, 2021 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.72 MBTwo best friends of 23 years who live on opposite sides of the world have decided to get together and talk about motherhood and more. Shanna and Kelsey aim to open the conversation about life as a mother and everything that comes with it. They want to be the village for those that don't have one. Listen to episode 0 to hear Kelsey and Shanna introduce themselves and their goals for their podcast.