In today’s episode we will discuss 15 things that I wish I had known before getting pregnant or wish I could tell my past pregnant self. These things are just pieces of information we are not always aware before embarking on our first pregnancy journey and I hope they can help mamas-to-be out.

In this episode, we explore:1:53 Morning sickness2:47 When you meet your provider3:54 The first ultrasound5:03 Feeling kicks6:15 Vaginal discharge7:08 Getting a midwife8:43 Learning to speak mommy language10:37 Switching providers mid-pregnancy11:06 Childbirth education12:27 Decision fatigue and information overload14:59 Staying healthy during pregnancy & pregnancy pains17:35 Contingency plans for birth18:54 Newborn clothes19:33 Sleep20:14 Being a good mom

Show Note:BloomingBirthEducation post on Midwives https://www.instagram.com/p/CE495BYA4JH/BloomingBirthEducation post on Birth Doulas https://www.instagram.com/p/CEBJdc4g2-y/My TTC Journey https://bloomingmamahood.com/podcast-episodes/018My Pregnancy Story https://bloomingmamahood.com/podcast-episodes/009My Birth Story https://bloomingmamahood.com/podcast-episodes/012Birth plan video https://youtu.be/qI2mIYi6Gz4 FREE Pregnancy Lingo Guide https://bloomingmamahood.com/s/Pregnancy-Lingo.pdfEvidence Based Birth www.evidencebasedbirth.com Expecting Better by Emily OsterCribsheet by Emily OsterLike a Mother by Angela GarbesBabies are Not Pizzas by Rebecca Dekker

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