Welcome to New Mama 101
Are you about to be a FTM (This stands for First Time Mom, one of the many acronyms you will see that you will have NO IDEA what they mean!) and have no idea where to start? You signed up for an app such as The Bump or Peanut and are scrolling through forums. You quickly ran to the store or lets be real, went into your amazon app and ordered the What To Expect When You’re Expecting book. You are searching for local pregnancy classes. I can save you a lot of time and tell you to just take a PAUSE. BREATHE. And look no further.
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C-Section
Ok so I was like 90% of other pregnant women that said I DO NOT WANT A C-SECTION. This was my biggest fear. I said I would do anything before getting a c-section. Therefore, I did not do any research on c-sections (big mistake). A c-section is always a possibility so I advise everyone
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Third Trimester
In my opinion, this was the worst trimester. My fatigue came back, I developed insomnia, I had to get up to pee every hour and no amount of pillows could make me comfortable. Your body is definitely preparing you for the baby and not getting sleep anymore. The exhaustion I felt was unreal. I planned
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Fourth Trimester
Okay, here is the good news: THE NURSES AT THE HOSPITAL ARE A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! (In my experience and what i’ve heard from others as well). Everything you need to know, you learn here with their help and when people say your instinct kicks in – it truly does. Everything I read, prepared for, and learned at
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Second Trimester
Ahhh the best trimester (like there’s actually a great trimester in pregnancy, HA). It is true though that you get relief from the shock your body has just gone through. I started to feel like myself again. My energy came back, I started to exercise again, and now that I had officially announced to the
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Mama 101 – The Things I Wish They Told Me
Are you about to be a FTM (This stands for First Time Mom, one of the many acronyms you will see that you will have NO IDEA what they mean!) and have no idea where to start? You signed up for an app such as The Bump or Peanut and are scrolling through forums. You
NEW Mama 101 