Baby Chick

Baby Chick With over 15 years of experience supporting more than 800 families and attending over 350 births, Nina brings real-world expertise to everything we share.

Baby Chick is a trusted resource for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting, founded by Nina Spears, “The Baby Chick®.” We share expert-backed guidance and real-life advice to help you feel prepared through every stage of motherhood. Baby Chick is a trusted resource for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting, founded by Nina Spears, “The Baby Chick®.” We share expert-backed guidance, real-life advice, and supportive resources to help you feel prepared through every stage of motherhood. Today, Baby Chick supports millions of parents through educational articles, tools, and expert-led resources, including our birth prep program and pregnancy book. Whether you’re preparing for birth, navigating postpartum recovery, or raising your little one, you’ll find guidance and support here.

Between the baby prep and everyone’s advice, it’s easy for your own needs to slip down the list. Resting without guilt, ...
09/11/2026

Between the baby prep and everyone’s advice, it’s easy for your own needs to slip down the list. Resting without guilt, understanding your birth options, and feeling comfortable speaking up matter, too. These six tips offer a starting point for taking care of yourself without the pressure to do pregnancy perfectly. Tap the link in the first comment to read ⬇️

Just when you learn the rules, they change the whole damn game. 😂What stage of WTF are we all currently parenting, ladie...
09/11/2026

Just when you learn the rules, they change the whole damn game. 😂

What stage of WTF are we all currently parenting, ladies? 👇

If your toddler hides, cries, asks for a diaper, or waits until bedtime to p**p… you are NOT alone. Potty p**p fear is i...
09/10/2026

If your toddler hides, cries, asks for a diaper, or waits until bedtime to p**p… you are NOT alone. Potty p**p fear is incredibly common, and it is almost never about “being difficult.” 💛 A pediatric nurse and potty training expert breaks down why this happens and the gentle steps that actually help kids feel safe enough to go. Tap the link in the first comment to read ⬇️

Hearing your baby’s first laugh is one of those moments you’ll never forget. ❤️ If you’re wondering when those first gig...
09/10/2026

Hearing your baby’s first laugh is one of those moments you’ll never forget. ❤️ If you’re wondering when those first giggles usually happen, what’s considered typical, and simple ways to encourage more laughter through play, this guide walks you through it all while reminding you that every baby develops at their own pace. Tap the link in the first comment to read ⬇️

Pregnancy has a funny way of making us feel productive when we’re buying, organizing, researching, and checking things o...
09/10/2026

Pregnancy has a funny way of making us feel productive when we’re buying, organizing, researching, and checking things off a list.

And listen, I LOVE a beautiful nursery. 😂💗
But after supporting hundreds of families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, I can tell you that the things couples are most grateful they prepared for usually aren’t things they bought.

It’s the conversation they had about nights before they were both up all hours with a baby feeling exhausted.

It’s knowing who they could call when feeding wasn’t going well.

It’s having someone bring dinner without Mom having to figure out what everyone should eat.

It’s a partner noticing what needs to be done instead of waiting to be asked.

It’s having boundaries already decided before the first “When can we come meet the baby?” text arrives.

Those things change how postpartum feels.

You can’t predict exactly what your birth, baby, or recovery will be like. But you can build support around yourselves before you’re in the thick of it.

And I really wish we treated this kind of preparation with the same excitement and attention we give registries, nurseries, and baby gear.

Because you’re preparing for more than the arrival of a baby.

You’re preparing for the beginning of your family in a completely new form. 🧡

I’m sharing my Postpartum Plan Template to help you and your partner have these conversations now, while you actually have the bandwidth to think them through.

Comment “POSTPARTUM” and I’ll send it to you. 🐣

A messy house can make it look like you’ve done nothing, even when you haven’t stopped all day. After a relative called ...
09/10/2026

A messy house can make it look like you’ve done nothing, even when you haven’t stopped all day. After a relative called her lazy, one working mom shared what that judgment missed: the job, the baby, and the exhaustion of trying to keep up with everything. Letting the house wait shouldn’t mean having to defend yourself. Tap the link in the first comment to read ⬇️

If a C-section is part of your birth story, it does not mean you have to give up on having a meaningful or positive birt...
09/09/2026

If a C-section is part of your birth story, it does not mean you have to give up on having a meaningful or positive birth experience. 🤍 From creating a birth playlist and asking questions ahead of time to skin-to-skin contact and recovery support, there are ways to feel more informed, involved, and empowered throughout the process. Tap the link in the first comment to read ⬇️

Few parenting topics spark more debate than whether going from two kids to three changes everything. 😅 Many moms say thr...
09/09/2026

Few parenting topics spark more debate than whether going from two kids to three changes everything. 😅 Many moms say three is the point where they suddenly feel outnumbered, stretched thinner, and pulled in more directions at once. This article explores why that transition can feel so hard and why so many parents still wouldn’t change a thing. Tap the link in the first comment to read ⬇️

09/09/2026

Everyone talks about what happens when the baby is born…but there’s still a LOT happening to Mom. 🧡

Those first few hours postpartum can be a whirlwind, especially if you weren’t prepared for what happens next.

After your baby is born:

🩸 You’ll deliver the placenta. Your provider will also closely monitor your bleeding and make sure your uterus is contracting as it should.

🤲 You’ll have fundal checks. Your nurse will press on your abdomen to feel your uterus and monitor how well it’s contracting. These can be uncomfortable, but they’re an important part of your immediate postpartum care.

🩷 You’ll start experiencing lochia. Vaginal bleeding happens after both vaginal and cesarean births as your uterus begins healing.

😣 You may have cramping. These “afterpains” happen as your uterus contracts and begins shrinking back down, and they can be especially noticeable while breastfeeding and after subsequent babies.

🥶 You might shake. Postpartum chills and shaking can happen shortly after birth, even if you aren’t cold.

All while you’re meeting your baby, doing skin-to-skin, possibly beginning feeding, running on adrenaline, and processing the fact that you just gave birth. 😲

There is so much attention on the baby during those first hours—as there should be—but I want mothers to know what to expect for their bodies, too.

If you’ve given birth before, what surprised you most about those first few hours postpartum?👇🧡

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