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In this episode, I'm walking you through a practical, faith-filled checklist to help you prepare well during your second trimester—the sweet spot of pregnancy when energy returns and you can finally focus on nourishing your body, mind, and heart for the journey ahead.

Whether you're just starting to feel like yourself again or you want to make sure you're on the right track, this episode covers seven key areas to help you steward this season with intention and grace—without perfectionistic pressure or anxiety about outcomes.

From rebuilding your nutrient stores after first trimester survival mode to understanding how pelvic floor care and chiropractic adjustments can support your body's design, we're covering the practical and the spiritual side of preparing for birth.

In this episode, I share:

🍊 How to rebuild your body with nutrient-dense foods (including a fun fact about vitamin C and your amniotic sac!) 

💧 Why electrolytes (like LMNT) are a game-changer for hydration, Braxton Hicks, and swelling 

🏃‍♀️ Gentle movement ideas that support your body without exhausting it 

🤰 The importance of pelvic floor PT and Webster-certified chiropractic care 

👥 How to build a birth team that sees, hears, and respects you 

📚 Why childbirth education helps you surrender fear and trust God's design

✝️ A reminder that you're called to faithfulness—not perfection or control over outcomes

Scripture Shared: "Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap if we don't give up." – Galatians 6:9 (ESV)

"Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." – 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)

Mentioned in this episode:

✨ Christian Mama Birth Prep Library - Free birth prep tools, worship playlists & more

✝️ Online Christian Childbirth Education - Explore my complete birth preparation self-paced course

💛 Work with Me 1:1 - Personalized pregnancy and birth support that integrates faith and evidence-based care, including virtual coaching, doula support, and comprehensive childbirth education

📖 Recommended Books: "The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin & "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" by Ina May Gaskin 

🏋️‍♀️ Body Ready Method Programs: Pregnancy-specific workout programs you can use from home 

🧂 LMNT Electrolytes: My go-to for staying hydrated and reducing pregnancy discomforts

🫖 B6 and magnesium supplements for morning sickness - Take 50mg or less of B6 1-2 times a day, and suggests this magnesium supplement.

Coming Up Next Episode: I'll be chatting with Dr. Kate Smith, a pelvic floor physical therapist, about pelvic health during pregnancy—plus I'll share my own journey with pelvic pain and hypermobility. You won't want to miss it!

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Let's keep choosing faith over fear, one faithful step at a time. Go here for the full blog post, show notes, and all resources mentioned!

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