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EP 44:
Hey mama! Are you in the final stretch of pregnancy, watching every symptom like a hawk? Join Stephanie Pool, your go-to doula and lactation consultant, as she breaks down the top 8 signs that labor might be just around the corner. From emotional shifts to those last-minute nesting instincts, Stephanie helps you decode what your body is telling you as it preps for the big day. Tune in to learn about the physical and emotional signs that labor is approaching and find out how to stay calm and prepared for this life-changing moment.

Labor can come with a mix of surprising physical and emotional signs. Listen to your body and remember: each sign is part of the preparation for meeting your little one. If you’re looking to feel even more prepared, check out our course linked above.

Key Points Covered:

1. Emotional Shifts - The surge of energy, calmness, or nesting instinct.
2. “Lightning” or Baby Dropping - Changes in breathing and pressure as baby moves down.
3. Vaginal Discharge Changes - What it means when you notice mucus-like discharge or the “bloody show.”
4. Lower Back Pain and Cramps - How your body uses small contractions to prep for labor.
5. Joint Loosening - The impact of the hormone relaxin on your body.
6. Braxton Hicks vs. True Contractions - When to recognize the shift to actual labor contractions.
7. Digestive Changes - Why nausea or diarrhea can signal labor is near.
8. Sleep Pattern Shifts - How restless nights can indicate impending labor.

Resources Mentioned:

• Bump to Bundle Blueprint Course: Comprehensive guidance for preparing for labor, delivery, and breastfeeding.

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• Bump To Bundle Blueprint