July 29, 2025

Ep. 74 Sh*t We Had NO IDEA About Until Being Pregnant: lightning crotch (lol), the nesting instinct, perineal massages, & hearing your baby's heartbeat for the first time

55 minutes

No one tells you your fingertips might itch, your body odor might shift, or that something called “lightning crotch” will become part of your everyday vocabulary—but here we are. In this episode, we’re sharing all the wild, weird, and wonderful things we wish someone had told us before getting pregnant. From unexpected symptoms (hello, pregnancy rhinitis and restless legs) to emotional moments (like hearing that heartbeat for the first time), we’re giving the full download so you can feel a little more prepared and a lot more supported. Whether you’re currently pregnant, thinking about it, or just here for the stories—this one's for all of you.

Topics We Cover:

the weirdest pregnancy symptoms (itchy finger tips?!)
the wave of emotions you feel when you first hear the heart beat in an ultrasound
lightning crotch (what is going on in my vagina?!)
does your body odor change when you’re pregnant?
did we have any pregnancy cravings?
restless legs in the middle of the night
what TF is a cervical cerclage ???
mucus plugs (you’ll know when you see it...)
pregnancy rhinitis (are you congested during your entire pregnancy?!)
pereneal massages (who's done it?)
the nesting instinct is SO REAL

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***Gentle reminder that many of the conversations we have stem from personal experience. We always recommend running everything past your trusted professional team of caregivers. We also strive to be a place of support for all women and their unique circumstances by highlighting the inspiring stories of other women & professionals in their field of work. We love you! xx Tayla & Tori

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By Tayla Burke & Tori Dietz

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July 29, 2025

Ep. 74 Sh*t We Had NO IDEA About Until Being Pregnant: lightning crotch (lol), the nesting instinct, perineal massages, & hearing your baby's heartbeat for the first time

55 minutes

Topics We Cover:

the weirdest pregnancy symptoms (itchy finger tips?!)
the wave of emotions you feel when you first hear the heart beat in an ultrasound
lightning crotch (what is going on in my vagina?!)
does your body odor change when you’re pregnant?
did we have any pregnancy cravings?
restless legs in the middle of the night
what TF is a cervical cerclage ???
mucus plugs (you’ll know when you see it...)
pregnancy rhinitis (are you congested during your entire pregnancy?!)
pereneal massages (who's done it?)
the nesting instinct is SO REAL