Becoming Mama™: A Pregnancy and Birth Podcast by Motherly

Let’s do our first check in to see what your baby is up to in the third trimester. Plus, Diana shares some comforting insight into the common concern of umbilical cords being wrapped around the baby’s neck, as well as information on the practice of delayed cord clamping. 

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Anemia can be more common during the third trimester, so let’s talk about the symptoms, and some ways to increase your iron intake. We’ll also talk through diaphragmatic breathing—how to do it, and why you might want to.

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In this episode, Diana discusses breech and transverse baby positions, ways to encourage them to move to a head-down position, and what to anticipate if they don’t.

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Today, we are going to talk about fear, specifically, the fear of birth. Diana discusses when to seek help for fearful thoughts, and share some ideas for making your fear feel less powerful. 

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Your pregnancy is 33 weeks along, so let’s check in with their development. And, Diana talks about why you might want to consider developing a birth plan for your upcoming birth.

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We’ve spent time in recent episodes talking about birth, and today we are going to talk about what happens just after birth. Plus, Diana talks about what to anticipate when it comes to postpartum bleeding.

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Today we are going to talk about pain and the epidural decision—in a completely non-judgmental way, of course. 

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Start thinking about ways you can create a postpartum haven for yourself—a place where you can just rest and heal and take care of your baby in a way that feels like you are being cocooned in love and nurturing goodness.

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In this episode, Diana checks in with your baby’s development one more time, and shares some comforting words regarding the common concern around giving birth to a big baby. 

Please remember that Motherly provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. This podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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