Nina Spears

The Baby Chick®: Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Expert

Nina is The Baby Chick® & Editor-in-Chief of Baby Chick®. She received her baby planning certification in early 2011 and began attending births that same year. Since then, Nina has received her birth doula and postpartum doula certifications from DONA International, her childbirth educator certification from ICEA, her Hynobabies Hypno-Doula certification, and her infant massage instructor certification from Loving Touch, among other certifications. Nina has used her knowledge and expertise to teach and support families during their pregnancies, at their births, and throughout their postpartum journeys for over a decade. Early in her career, Nina acquired her nickname from one of her birth doula clients, who lovingly referred to her as “The Baby Chick.” The “chick” who knows all about babies. The moniker has stuck ever since! It has been Nina’s passion to educate and support families through their motherhood experiences, and she has done exactly that and continues to do so through Baby Chick, named after her epithet. Having supported over 700 mothers, Nina is now sought after as a pregnancy, birth, and postpartum expert. She continues to make guest appearances on TV shows and podcasts, does speaking engagements, and reviews baby products while also running her company, Baby Chick. Nina is also a loving mother to her two children, Liam and Lily.

  • Social
  • Social
  • Social
  • Social
  • Social
  • Social

Most Popular

15 Third Trimester Must-Haves
Trending

15 Third Trimester Must-Haves for Your Pregnancy

Here's what every woman should have to help her experience the best and most enjoyable third trimester.

15 Ways to Engage with Your Baby

15 Ways to Engage and Play with Your Baby

From babywearing and infant massage to tummy time and reading to them, if you're running out of ideas, these are some great things to do!

Reviewed

A baby planner sitting down with a pregnant mom showing her a document that displays her options.

What Is a Baby Planner?

From concierge to consultant - learn how a baby planner can help make your baby shower planning stress-free.

Videos

20-ways-to-engage-and-play-with-your-baby
how-to-calm-a-fussy-baby
8-best-breastfeeding-positions
how-to-change-a-baby's-diaper
how-to-do-infant-massage
how-to-give-baby-a-bath
how-to-trim-your-baby's-nails
how-to-make-tummy-time-more-enjoyable

Articles

Young mom standing in her white bathroom with Viviscal products in the background on her bathroom counter.
Trending
Viviscal logo png

Healthier Postpartum Hair with Viviscal

If you've experienced postpartum hair loss, here are tips on what to do to help you have healthier postpartum hair inside and out.

15 Third Trimester Must-Haves
Trending

15 Third Trimester Must-Haves for Your Pregnancy

Here's what every woman should have to help her experience the best and most enjoyable third trimester.

Mid adult mother putting baby girl in car seat
Podcast

Baby Safety: Best Practices & Tips for Parents – Podcast Ep 128

Sarah Haverstick is talking about all things baby safety every parent needs to know while in the car and at home with their little ones.

A pregnant woman in the hospital having contractions. Pregnancy cardiogram, fetal heartbeat.
Podcast

Pre-Eclampsia & Other Pregnancy Complications: What Women Need to Know – Podcast Ep 127

Dr. Alison Cowan shares the facts behind common pregnancy complications and how women can advocate for themselves during pregnancy.

Mary Poppins smiles at a young child as she leads a line of children in song and dance in front of Cinderella's castle during Disney's 60th Diamond Celebration.
Podcast

Pro Tips for A Magical Disney Vacation with Kids – Podcast Ep 126

We're chatting with Sarah Huff about all the best tips and tricks to make your next Disney vacation with the kids as magical as you imagined!

Family Photo 2020 - Natalie DeBoer
Podcast

The Adoption Journey: What People Need to Know – Podcast Ep 125

Here we chat with Becky Fawcett, Founder of HelpUsAdopt.org, about her personal adoption journey, the adoption process, costs, and much more.

10 Second Trimester Must-Haves for Your Pregnancy

An expert shares her must-haves for the second trimester of pregnancy, plus other items and activities that can be beneficial.

How to Properly Collect, Store & Prepare Breastmilk
Trending

How To Collect, Store, and Prepare Breast Milk

I'm sharing tips and answering questions about how to properly collect, store, and prepare your breast milk.

Toy blocks that spell Doula

What Is a Doula? What They Do and the Benefits of Having One

Hiring a doula during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum has many benefits. A doula answers the most common questions about doula care.

14 Must-Haves for Your First Trimester of Pregnancy

14 First Trimester Must-Haves for Your Pregnancy

You may be wondering if there are some essentials that you need during the first trimester. Here is my list of first trimester must-haves.

Podcast

Effortless Entertaining During the Holidays with The BakerMama – Podcast Ep 123

In this episode, we chat with Maegan Brown, aka The Baker Mama, all about entertaining with ease during the holiday season!

Podcast

Childcare Solutions for the Modern Family – Podcast Ep 122

In this episode, we chat with Britt Riley about childcare in the US and childcare solutions now available for modern families.

A new Mother holds her infant to her chest as they bond skin-to-skin in the comfort of their own home. The baby is wearing a diaper and both have their eyes closed as they rest peacefully.
Podcast

What is Orgasmic Birth? The Best-Kept Birth Secret – Podcast Ep 121

In this episode, we chat with Debra about orgasmic birth and tips and secrets to create more love and intimacy in both birth and parenting.

A pregnant woman holding many snacks and food cravings around her baby belly.
Podcast

Pregnancy Cravings: Tips and Tricks to Manage & What Women Need to Know – Podcast Ep 120

In this episode, Joni Davis talks about pregnancy cravings, how to control them, and what nutrients are needed for you and your growing baby!

Podcast

Going from Chaos to Calm as a Busy Parent – Podcast Ep 119

We chat with Jenna about creating chaos to calm and understanding how we, as parents, can spend more hours appreciating our families and living our lives with intention and joy!

Podcast

The Before Baby Relationship Checkup with Ellen Darling, PhD – Podcast Ep 118

Ellen talks about the Before Baby Relationship Checkup and how it helps ease the transition to parenthood & reduce perinatal mood disorders.

Ashley Greene Khoury holding her daughter. She is smiling at the camera.
Podcast

Understanding Our Hormonal Health During Postpartum with Ashley Greene Khoury – Podcast Ep 117

Here we chat with Ashley Greene Khoury about motherhood, career, and how women can navigate their bodies & hormonal health postpartum!

Catherine McCord bringing dinner to her family table with her family sitting waiting as she serves.
Podcast

Navigating the Kitchen and Motherhood with Catherine McCord – Podcast Ep 115

In this episode, Catherine McCord talked about all things motherhood and how to navigate the kitchen and feed your family with less stress!

Podcast

The Connection Between Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding – Podcast Ep 114

In this episode, Stef and Anne talk about all things postpartum, including the connection between postpartum depression and breastfeeding.

Loving mother kissing her infant baby
Podcast

Strategies for Thriving & Embracing the Journey of Motherhood with Becky Vieira – Podcast Ep 113

Becky Vieira, aka @WittyOtter, shares the real scoop on the first year of motherhood as well as her tips on how to thrive as a new mom.

Dr. Marcy sitting at her desk
Podcast

Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Marcy: Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond – Podcast Ep 112

In this episode, Dr. March Crouch shares what all women need to know about pelvic floor health during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Hopebridge employee working with a little girl during her therapy session.
Podcast

Autism: Signs, Symptoms and Next Steps – Podcast Ep 111

The CDC shows 1 in 36 children is now affected by ASD. Now more than ever, we all need to know of autism and the signs and symptoms.

Children speech therapy concept. Preschooler practicing correct pronunciation with a female speech therapist.
Podcast

Signs of Speech and Language Delays: What to Look For – Podcast Ep 110

Today's guest is sharing the signs of speech and language delays, how parents can identify a delay, and the steps that follow.

Dr. Mona Amin headshot
Podcast

Common Summer Health Issues & How to Treat Them – Podcast Ep 108

Summertime is almost here and Dr. Mona is sharing all of the common summer health issues we need to be aware of as parents for our kids!

Paige and Josh Peck sitting at home looking at each other. Paige i holding their new baby.
Podcast

Parenthood with the Pecks: Josh & Paige Peck Share Their Journey – Podcast Ep 107

I got to chat with Paige and Josh Peck all about parenthood as they recently welcomed their second baby home. Hear all the details!

A baby lays next to his mothers stomach on a bed, she is in her underwear, her stomach is full of stitch marks and the sins of carrying a baby.

Preparing for Postpartum Life

A postpartum doula shares what exactly expecting families should plan for when preparing for postpartum life with a new baby.

Meghan Quinn kneeling down to give her adopted son a hug in a field
Podcast

Finding Your Happily Ever After Through Adoption – Podcast Ep 106

Bestselling author Meghan Quinn shares her adoption stories to her two kids and how she found her happily every after as a family of four.