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If you’re 40 weeks pregnant (or staring at that due date like… hello??), this episode is your final-stretch survival guide.

I’m sharing the REAL truth about:
 • Why labor hasn’t started
 • The secret signs your body is absolutely getting ready
 • What actually triggers labor
 • How to support progress WITHOUT exhausting yourself
 • Red flags that mean it’s time to call your provider
 • Emotional prep for these final days

You’ll walk away knowing:

•  Your baby isn’t “late”
•  Your body isn’t broken
•  There is SO much happening behind the scenes

And mama… you’ve got this.

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If you’re 39 weeks pregnant and wondering “IS THIS IT?” every five minutes… this episode will give you the clarity you need!
We’re unpacking the surprising ways your body is preparing for birth, the weird-but-normal symptoms that show labor is close, and the exact signs that mean it’s time to grab the hospital bag 🚗💨

🫶🏾 You’ll learn:
 • The hormone changes secretly prepping you for labor
 • Why pelvic pressure increases (and what to do!)
 • What nesting energy really means
 • The 5-1-1 rule for real labor
 • When to call your provider 🚨
 • How to stay calm and confident while waiting

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In this week’s episode we dive deep into the 38-week mark of pregnancy — you’re so close to meeting your baby! But there is still so much happening behind the scenes in your body and your baby’s development. I’ll walk you through what “full term” really means, the symptoms that seldom get talked about, how to improve your rest, the signs that labor might be approaching, and concrete steps you can take right now to feel more prepared for birth and beyond.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why 38 weeks is full term – and yet, baby is still finishing major development
• The surprising symptoms many pregnant moms face at 38 weeks (plus how to handle them)
• Practical rest and sleep tips for late-pregnancy comfort
• Key signals labor may be near (so you can actually trust your body)
• Actionable prep: birth plan update, postpartum plan, breastfeeding readiness

Resources Mentioned:

• Bump To Bundle Blueprint course for full birth + breastfeeding preparation

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Feeling fear or anxiety hit out of nowhere during pregnancy? 😳 You’re not alone — but I’ve got a 2-minute birth-specific hack that melts fear instantly. This isn’t yoga, meditation, or chanting. It’s a nervous system reset that you can practice now, while pregnant, and use in labor too.

In this episode:

• How fear affects your labor and slows progress
• A real client story: Mariah’s transformation from panic to flow in early labor
• Step-by-step 2-minute hack to shift from fear → calm
• Why this works: nervous system regulation & oxytocin release
• How practicing now helps you trust your body during labor

💡 Pro Tip: This technique takes just 2 minutes, but it rewires your body to handle the waves of labor with confidence.

🎧 Stick around for the next episode where I reveal 3 massive lies about birth that are secretly stealing your confidence. You don’t want to miss it.

Resources & Links:

• Bump To Bundle Blueprint 
• Related episode on fear response in labor

Keywords: 17 weeks pregnant, pregnancy tips, labor fear, calm birth techniques, nervous system reset, birth prep, first time mom, pregnancy anxiety

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EP 112:

You’ve officially made it to 37 weeks pregnant—and while everyone loves to say, “Baby could come any day now!” there are some really important changes happening this week that most people don’t talk about.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

• What’s happening with your baby’s development at 37 weeks 👶
• The surprising symptoms no one warns you about ⚡
• How to tell real labor vs. false labor contractions
• The exact things you should be doing now to prep for birth + breastfeeding
• Mindset shifts to help you survive these last (sometimes frustrating!) weeks

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel clear on what’s normal, what’s not, and what to focus on so you walk into labor with confidence.

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EP 111:

You made it, bestie—you’re 36 weeks pregnant! 🎉 The finish line is in sight, but let’s be real… these last few weeks can feel like a rollercoaster on turbo speed. From tight hips and weird dreams to knowing when contractions are “just practice” and when it’s go-time—this episode spills it all.

In this week’s guide, I’ll walk you through:
 ✔️ What’s really happening in your body at 36 weeks
✔️ Surprising hacks to survive the final month without losing your mind
✔️ How to prep for labor (mentally and physically) so you feel confident walking into the big day
✔️ Breastfeeding prep you can start before baby arrives

PLUS: a bonus tip most OBs don’t even mention that can actually make labor smoother. 👏

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Resources & Links Mentioned:

•  Get the Bump To Bundle Blueprint 
•  How NOT To Tear During Birth
• Subscribe to my YouTube channel for new weekly episodes 

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EP 110:

You’ve made it to 35 weeks—congrats, mama! 🎉 But here’s the deal… everyone tells you about the swelling, the waddling, and the endless bathroom trips. What they don’t tell you? The science-backed changes happening in your body and brain right now that can completely change how you experience birth.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

•  The surprising way your brain rewires at 35 weeks (hello, “mom brain” with a purpose)
•  The hormone nicknamed “nature’s epidural” that ramps up before labor
•  Weird but normal late pregnancy symptoms no one prepares you for (like carpal tunnel + vision changes)
•  How your baby actually helps trigger labor when they’re ready
•  Fresh prep hacks you can start now to make birth smoother

If you’re in the home stretch and feeling all the feels, this episode will give you confidence, clarity, and some serious “oh wow, why didn’t anyone tell me that?” moments.

✨ Ready to feel fully prepared for birth and breastfeeding? Grab your spot in the Bump to Bundle Blueprint
— my step-by-step birth + breastfeeding prep course.

📌 Ready to go deeper?

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• 💻 Join the Bump to Bundle Blueprint 
• 🎥 Birth Prep Academy - YouTube 
• How NOT To Tear During Birth

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EP 109:

Sis… you’ve officially hit week 34, and things are getting real. But what if I told you there’s a lot happening right now that your OB isn’t talking about?

In today’s episode, we’re diving into what’s going on in your body behind the scenes—like how your brain is being rewired to bond with baby, how your breast tissue is prepping for breastfeeding, and even how your gut health is impacting your baby’s future immune system. Yep… it’s that deep.

🎧 Listen in to learn:

• What your hormones are secretly doing to prep for labor
• The surprising science behind third trimester brain fog (and why it’s actually brilliant)
• How your baby’s lungs trigger your milk supply
• Why 34 weeks is the perfect time to mentally prepare for labor
• One trap most pregnant moms fall into—and how to avoid it

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and feel confident, calm, and actually ready.

🔗 Resources & Links:

• ✨ Grab the Bump to Bundle Blueprint here:
• 💛 Watch this episode on YouTube 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Birth hormones (oxytocin, relaxin, prostaglandins)
• Synaptic pruning in pregnancy
• Gut flora and baby’s microbiome
• Surfactant production and milk signaling
• Birth visualizations and neuroplastic prep

Let’s prep your mind and your body—because you deserve to go into birth fully informed and fully supported. 💛

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EP 108:

Okay, real talk—week 33 hits different. 😩
Your baby’s practicing their first breath, your hips feel like they’re about to give out, and your brain is one big ball of overthinking.

In this episode, we’re diving into what’s actually happening in your body right now (beyond “your baby is the size of a pineapple”), the mental load no one talks about, and 3 things you NEED to do this week to feel less freaked out and more fully ready.

From lightning crotch to labor prep and breastfeeding tips—you’ll walk away from this episode feeling seen, prepared, and way more confident about what’s next.

🎧 Press play and let’s get you out of panic mode and into prep mode.

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EP 107:

If your brain has been spinning with What if I can’t handle it? or I’m not ready for this, you’re in the right place. In this episode, Stephanie Poole reveals her signature Birth Blueprint®—a proven, step-by-step framework that helps first-time moms ditch the panic and walk into birth and postpartum feeling calm, confident, and in control.

You’ll learn:

• Why “prepping your mindset” is just as important as learning about contractions
• The 4 key phases of the Birth Blueprint™: Plan, Prepare, Push, and Postpartum
• What real birth prep looks like (and why watching TikToks alone isn’t it)
• How to advocate for yourself, recover after birth, and actually feel held in the postpartum period

 This episode is for every mama who’s feeling overwhelmed and wants a clear path forward. You were made for this—you just need the right roadmap. And now? You’ve got it.

🔗 Mentioned in this episode:

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