Hey mama! Welcome back to Pregnancy Unpacked with Trish, your favorite labor nurse and birth coach. If you're at 34 weeks, we're getting super close! Trish is getting into the significance of week 34: recognizing preterm labor signs, what essentials you need to pack in your hospital bag, and how your baby's development (now the size of a butternut squash!) this week is crucial for lung development and overall growth.

Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cms

Leave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!

She also talks about your body’s changes, from feeling intense shortness of breath to experiencing stronger Braxton Hicks contractions. Remember to trust your body, stay hydrated, and prepare confidently for the upcoming weeks. Until next week, trust your instincts and keep rocking this journey!

Helpful Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction to Pregnancy Unpacked
• 00:57 Welcome Back and Week 34 Overview
• 01:57 Baby's Development at 34 Weeks
• 03:11 Mama's Changes and Symptoms
• 04:47 Preterm Labor Signs and What to Do
• 06:23 Packing Your Hospital Bag
• 08:42 Preparing for Birth and Postpartum
• 10:56 Final Thoughts and Next Week's Preview

More from Pregnancy Unpacked:

• Pregnancy Unpacked Week 33: What to Expect & Third Trimester Tips | 190
• Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 31–32: Baby Growth, Body Changes + What to Prepare Next | 188
• Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 29–30: VBAC Birth Story, Baby Growth + Third Trimester | 186

More from this episode:

• Third Trimester Prep Pack

Join the #1 Birth Course for Confident Birth!

Over 15,000 women have used our classes to prepare for birth with the knowledge and tools provided by a Labor Nurse.

💻 Self-paced and lifetime access

👩🏻‍⚕️ Perfect for all births- hospital, birth center, or home!

🎧 Includes birth meditations and prayers.

🌍 Women all over the world have loved our classes.

✅ Start now

Join The Birthpod ™ course

Join The Calm Labor Confident Birth Course

Connect w/ Trish:

On Instagram

On YouTube

For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services