Show Notes:

Angie and Jessica share their stories of pregnancy. 

Here’s how you MAY feel during your pregnancy: 

Physical: You’ll feel hungover, have headaches, have to pee all the time, heartburn, muscle aches, hemorrhoids, swelling, sleep will fluctuate

Emotional: Overjoyed, happy, nervous, roller coaster, emotional, sad, hormonal fluctuations, worried, loss of sense of self/independence, upset, anger, irritated, love, alone, supported, etc (let yourself have your own experience).

How to handle morning sickness: 

Pedialyte Pops (At CVS), Candied Ginger, ginger chews from Trader Joes, bubbly water (Soda Stream), salty crackers, ice chips, etc.

How to support leg circulation: 

Compression Leggings: Rejuva Health-medical grade (Get the Firm Level-30-40mmHg)

Medical Appointments: 

10 Weeks: Blood work for your overall health, vitamin levels, genetic/chromosomal testing, urinalysis

24 Weeks: Gestational Diabetes Screen, if positive it’s followed by an additional glucose screen 

36-37 Weeks: Strep B Test

*If you are over the age of 35 or considered to be high risk you’ll be referred to a perinatologist for growth ultrasounds throughout your pregnancy. 

Self-Care: Stroller Strides, PlyoJam 

RECOMMENDATIONS/TIPS: 

BE KIND AND PATIENT WITH YOURSELF

DON’T JUDGE YOURSELF FOR HOW YOU FEEL

HAVE YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE

BE PATIENT WITH YOURSELF

ASK FOR HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT

ESTABLISH A POSITIVE SUPPORT SYSTEM 

ACCEPT THE UPS AND THE DOWNS

GET AS MUCH REST AND SLEEP AS POSSIBLE

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