New York Times Bestselling Author, Advocate, and Host of Before, During, and After Baby
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt: Biography at a Glance
- As the host of BDA Baby™, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt brings empathy, relatability, and expert-backed insights to conversations about parenting, fertility, and women’s health.
- A New York Times bestselling author, Katherine seamlessly blends storytelling with advocacy, addressing themes like kindness, compassion, and empowerment for all ages.
- With her successful podcast and on-camera experience, Katherine excels at leading thoughtful, engaging conversations, whether moderating panels or hosting intimate discussions with high-profile guests and experts.
- Katherine is passionate about the full spectrum of women’s health, from pregnancy and mental well-being to partner relationships, offering audiences heartfelt, practical wisdom rooted in her own journey as a mother, wife, and working woman.
- As an ambassador for Best Friends Animal Society, the ASPCA, and Special Olympics, Katherine uses her platform to promote compassion, inclusion, and social impact, resonating with mission-driven audiences who want to make a difference.
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Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt is a New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mother, wife, daughter, sister, and host of BDA Baby (Before, During, and After Baby).
As a passionate animal advocate, Katherine works as an Ambassador for Best Friends Animal Society and the ASPCA, lending her time, voice, and energy to spread awareness about animal rescue. She is also a Global Ambassador for Special Olympics.
BDA Baby is a heartfelt and informative weekly podcast and YouTube series hosted by Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, created to support parents and parental figures through every step of the journey—Before, During, and After Baby. Each episode features candid conversations on topics like fertility, sex, relationships, childbirth, wellness, and more, offering a safe, welcoming space for learning, connection, and support. Katherine sits down with experts, specialists, and friends to share real-life experiences and answer the questions so many new and expecting families face. As the community grows, BDA Baby continues to serve as a trusted hub for those navigating every stage of the parenting experience.
Katherine currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two daughters, son, and stepson.
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Permission to Evolve: Embracing Who You Are at Every Stage
In this heartfelt and inspiring talk, New York Times bestselling author and BDA Baby host Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt opens up about the real journey of womanhood, from the personal challenges of pregnancy and parenting to the broader callings of advocacy, identity, and purpose. Drawing from her own experience as a mother, wife, and working woman, Katherine shares honest reflections and expert-backed insights on fertility, relationships, self-care, and the evolution of female identity before, during, and after baby.
More than a conversation about motherhood, this talk invites women of all ages and life stages to embrace compassion for themselves and others, build community, and find power in their personal stories. Whether speaking to young professionals, new moms, or seasoned caregivers, Katherine delivers warmth, wisdom, and a message of empowerment that resonates far beyond the nursery.
