Trimester two was definitely a highlight for me and I am so grateful that it went so smoothly.

I cover so much in this episode including when my bump really popped, feeling the baby's first movements and the heartbeat, red raspberry leaf tea, slowing down, diet & supplements, preparing for a natural home birth, pregnancy book recommendations, birth classes, and so much more.

Highlights from this episode:

• Sarelle's 32-week milestones
• Marni’s growing bump
• Embracing pregnancy
• Feeling the baby kick at week 20
• Moisturizing your belly, boobs, & bottom
• Increase your collagen intake with daily smoothies & elixirs
• Homemade gummies are the tastiest way to consume gelatin
• Common body changes happening throughout trimester 2
• Exercise video recommendations for trimester 2
• Yoga is very conducive to being pregnant
• The benefits of connecting with pregnant mamas in your community
• Learning through birth classes
• Pregnancy book recommendations
• Our babymoon & nesting
• Preparing the nursery for TUB
• A home visit from our doula
• Preparing for a natural home birth
• The magical moment... hearing TUB’s heartbeat
• Why you need to see a pelvic floor specialist
• Connecting with the baby through meditation
• Mama's diet and cravings
• Marni’s Hashimoto's antibodies are the lowest they’ve ever been
• Boosting low iron with foods & supplements
• Packing the freezer with healthy, homemade meals
• Red raspberry leaf tea
• Marni’s daily supplement regimen
• Scheduling time for dates, family & fun
• Embrace slowing down before the baby comes
• Marni’s maternity capsule wardrobe

Related links:

Follow @marniwasserman and @ultimatehealthpodcast on Instagram for baby TUB updates

Listen to The First Trimester

The Second Trimester And Beyond (Marni's blog post)

Hello Joyous - Body Butter (use the code MARNIW10 to save 10% off)

Perfect Keto <== 20% off all Perfect Keto products (free shipping in the US)

Sproos <== 20% off all Sproos products & free shipping on orders over $40

Listen to Genevieve Howland aka Mama Natural previously on TUHP (episode #315)

Marni Wasserman - A Real Treat (ebook)

Tracy Anderson Pregnancy Project Workouts

Glowing Mama Health & Fitness Program – Use the code “ultimatehealth15” for 15% off

Mama Natural Birth Course

Love Your Labour Program

Pam England - Birthin From Within (book)

Penny Simkin - The Birth Partner (book)

Lily Nichols - Real Food for Pregnancy (book)

Ina May Gaskin - Guide to Childbirth (book)

Ina May Gaskin - Guide to Breastfeeding (book)

John Pfeiffer - Dude, You're Gonna Be a Dad! (book)

Genevieve Howland - The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth (book)

Listen to Focus Friday - Minimize Your Chemical Exposure

Three Lambs Baby Boutique

Babyletto Toco Swivel Glider and Ottoman

Nuna - stroller, carseat, & play yard

Designs For Health - Ferrochel Iron Chelate

Chalice Spice - The Ultimate Baby (TUB) Tea Collection

Genevieve Howland - The Truth About Red Raspberry Leaf Tea During Pregnancy (article)

Seeking Health - Prenatal (use code ULTIMATEBABY to save 10%)

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