Tag: pregnancy
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Book & Podcast Recommendations
Here are some great podcasts and books that I listened to during pregnancy. Podcasts: Books: Online forums could be useful, but also take them with a grain of salt. A lot of drama on them and people looking for advice from others when they should just consult their doctor. Seems like a lot of immature…
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Things No One Tells You – Part 1
Phantom Crying: What the heck is that? I never even heard of this term until a colleague had asked me if I had experienced that yet. Phantom crying: The perception of hearing a baby cry when there is no actual cry present. It is a common phenomenon experienced by new parents, particularly mothers. Mama’s, IT’S…
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The 1st Trimester
I have two main tips for this trimester: Tell who you want when you want:When I first found out I was pregnant, the first thing I wanted to do was call my mom. But aren’t I supposed to wait? The magic number is 12 weeks. 12 WEEKS I AM SUPPOSED TO KEEP THIS HUGE SECRET! …
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Postpartum Depression
I think there is a common misconception that postpartum depression only occurs the first few months after giving birth. Just from a quick google search: PPD typically develops within the first few weeks after giving birth, but can occur up to a year later. Symptoms may vary in intensity and duration. I’m currently writing this…
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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 