We have some wonderful news: Sophie is pregnant with her first child! It is something she has wanted for as long as she can remember. To celebrate, we are talking about pregnancy, family, and adoption in today’s show. We hear about Sophie’s pregnancy so far and why – even though she shares her life on social media – she has decided to keep details like the baby's sex private. She offers her thoughts on sharing baby pictures online and why she might not do this. As a Black pregnant woman, there are legitimate concerns about your treatment in hospital, and while Sophie is aware of this, she has trust in her body and the medical system to make sure her baby’s journey earth-side is safe and gentle. We also touch on women who choose to remain childfree and why this choice does not make you less of a woman. As the conversation wraps up, Venita talks about being adopted, the impact this has had on her, and the deep gratitude she feels for her mother. Tune in today to hear this wonderful and uplifting conversation.

Key Points From This Episode: 

• Details about Sophie’s pregnancy and why she is choosing to keep her baby’s sex a secret.
• Sophie’s heightened gratitude and appreciation for her body now that it is growing her baby.
• How Sophie told her partner that she was pregnant and his reaction.
• Sophie’s decision to fire her OBGYN and what she learned about listening to her body.
• Acknowledging that Black women are treated differently in hospitals than white women.
• The fears Sophie has around giving birth in a foreign country and during the pandemic.
• Men are generally left out of the conversation around pregnancy and are missing milestones because of the pandemic.
• Sophie's message for those who might be struggling to conceive.
• It is more than fine to not want to have children; your life will still be full!
• Kids should be born from love, not as a way to save your relationship.
• Venita’s experience of being adopted and how this shaped her life.
• Why Venita has chosen not to find her biological mother.
• There are so many different ways to be a parent and give love!
• Plus-sized pregnancy: Many women are shamed and made to feel unhealthy.
• How Sophie deals with unsolicited advice and unwarranted attention now that she’s pregnant.
• The story of how Sophie watched her cat giving birth and the feeling she took away.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Group Chat Realness Facebook Page

Venita Aspen

Venita Aspen on Twitter

Venita Aspen on Instagram

Sophie Gold

Sophie Gold on Twitter

Sophie Gold on Instagram

Group Chat Realness on Instagram

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