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It’s Shower Time, Part Deux! Sarah tackles the big question, "To shower or not to shower for baby #2?" with a resounding YES! She shares how she switched things up from her first shower to make this one more relaxed and low-key, and dives into the brilliant new trend of Nesting Showers. Plus, Sarah discusses pregnant birthdays and unintentionally freaks out an entire restaurant full of people into thinking she's going into labor—good times!
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It's Baby Shower time folks! We're getting towards the tail end of this pregnancy and it's time to CELEBRATE! Sarah shares how to make a baby shower not suck AND gets into the history of why we shower mamas to be. We also chat some weird symptoms you may be facing at week 33 (feeling hot anyone?!), what's going on with baby at this stage, AND some tips and to-do's to keep us all on track
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It’s a BIG week 32, folks! By now, your baby should be moving into the optimal position for birth, but as Sarah learned the hard way in her first pregnancy, that's not always the case. She shares moves you can do to help baby get into position before they run out of space, plus a recap of her week 32 OB appointment. Sarah also waddles her way to the WHITE HOUSE this week (nbd) to learn what we can do to protect our kids from gun violence—the #1 cause of childhood death in the U.S.
Resources from this episode:
VIDEO: Help Get Baby in the Right Position for Birth
Follow @BelleMethod for more Diastasis prevention & Pelvic Floor health!
Want to learn more about advocating for common-sense gun reform? Check out the below Organizations:
March Fourth
Moms Demand Action
Everytown
Aftermath
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Is that your water breaking or did you just pee yourself (again?) At this stage of pregnancy, it's important to learn the signs of pre-term labor in case that baby wants to make an early appearance! Sarah chats symptoms to look out for and some tell-tale signs birth is near, PLUS baby's development, tips for the week, and a to-do list to help keep us all on track
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If peeing your pants is cool, consider me Miles Davis! Sarah dives into the realities of 3rd-trimester bladder troubles and shares tips on strengthening your pelvic floor during pregnancy. She also discusses how to prevent diastasis recti, prepare your dog and firstborn for the arrival of a new baby, and offers a Homework assignment to help mentally prepare for birth and postpartum.
Resources from the episode:
VIDEO: Preventing Diastasis Recti in Pregnancy
VIDEO: 10 Minute Prenatal Pelvic Floor Workout for Labor + Delivery Prep
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Just when things were looking up, our energy is starting to plummet! Sarah shares her week 31 experience and takes some listener questions about registry items, birth plans, drugs, 3rd-trimester cravings, prepping your pet for baby and more. She'll also cover common symptoms for this stage of pregnancy, baby's development, tips for the week & a to-do list to help keep us all on track!
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Week 30! It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.... Sarah navigates an eventful week while solo parenting her "sweet little toddler terrorist" as her husband is away. She also escapes to her Babymoon and shares her top Do’s and Don’ts for making the most of this special getaway. PLUS, she dives into the importance of kick counts at this stage of pregnancy and shares a scare that sent her rushing to the OB.
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The countdown has begun - only 10 weeks left to go! Now is the time to book those maternity shoots! Sarah changes out of sweatpants and hits the "peak belly cuteness" phase before things start to get scary. She shares her week 30 experience, some sun-care tips (PSST. You are much more likely to experience sunburns in pregnancy!) and tells you everything you need to know at this stage including common symptoms, baby's development, tips for the week & a to-do list to help keep us all on track
The Blanqi Maternity Leggings I recommended are here. Discount code is "BIGKID20" !
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Getting uncomfortable? Sarah dives into the rapid growth spurt of these final months and recounts a morning from hell with her toddler. She also vents about 6-hour golf rounds (seriously?) and shares must-haves for a second-time mom’s baby registry!
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Coming to you LIVE from her babymoon, Sarah talks week 29 of pregnancy including the importance of taking it easy, why your partner may have a low libido right now, “lightening crotch" and lots of other fun 3rd trimester things. She’ll also tell you everything you need to know at this stage of pregnancy including common symptoms, baby's development, tips for the week & a to-do list to help keep us all on track!
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Welcome to the 3rd and final trimester! While the wheels are beginning to fall off, Sarah goes in for everyone's favorite OB appointment - the Glucose Test! With its notorious high fail rate, Sarah spills tips and tricks to help you pass on the first try. Plus, she dives into "camel toe blindness" and other essential topics.
Resources from the Episode:
vitronC (iron + Vitamin C)
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We've made it to the THIRD trimester folks!! We're almost there! Get ready to celebrate with some shots (not the fun kind) at your Week 28 appointment this week. Sarah is here to get you prepped, share her week 28 experience, and fill you in on everything you need to know at this stage of pregnancy including common symptoms, baby's development, tips for the week & a to-do list to help keep us all on track
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It's the final week of the second trimester, and Sarah tackles something she's been avoiding all pregnancy... POTTY TRAINING her firstborn! If you're juggling a toddler while preparing for a new baby and wondering whether to potty train before the little one arrives, this episode is for you. Sarah dives into all things potty training—how to spot readiness signs, prep tips before starting, and the exact method she used to get it done. Spoiler alert: lessons were learned, and mistakes were made. Tune in for Sarah's real-life potty training experience and tips in this super helpful episode!
Resources from the Episode!
Potty training Book Used: Oh Crap! Potty Training
Potty Training Book for Bodie: P is for Potty
Mini Potty
Toilet Attachment
Potty Training Seat with Step Stool
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It's the LAST week of the 2nd Trimester! Sarah tells you everything you need to know at this stage of pregnancy including common symptoms, baby's development, tips for the week & a to-do list to help keep you on track
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Peeing! Peeing all the time. Sarah shares some tricks to cut back on peeing so much in pregnancy and discusses taking care of a toddler on a lack of sleep and minimal caffeine. She also notes nesting differences the 2nd time around, and discusses to doula or not to doula.
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Anyone else feel like they're cramming for finals? After a big move, Sarah feels like she's falling behind on the mommy prep. She shares some shortcuts, decides to Doula or not to Doula, and tells you everything you need to know at this stage of pregnancy including common symptoms, baby's development, tips for the week & a to-do list to help keep us all on track
Some Resources from the Episode!
Blinkist - A secret weapon for digesting parenting books FAST! I'm "reading" "Crib Sheet" "Hypno-Birthing" and "Happiest Baby"
Poppy Seed - This is 24/7 Access to Doulas, Midwives & Nurses to help you through pregnancy and postpartum
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Holy Braxton Hicks! Sarah discovers that those lovely faux contractions can be more intense after your 1st pregnancy and researches what causes them, how to deal, and when to call the Doctor. She also chats planning your maternity shoot around “peak belly cuteness”, being extra gassy around your inlaws and more!
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It's Everyone's least favorite prenatal appointment...Glucose Testing Time! What even is a Glucose Test? Do we need to take it? And why does everyone seem to hate it so much? Sarah gives us a crash course on what to expect AND shares her own experience to help take some of the uncertainty away! She also tells you everything you need to know at this stage of pregnancy including common symptoms, baby's development, tips for the week & a to-do list to help keep us all on track
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Calling all partners! It's time you started prepping for birth too. This week, Sarah covers everything from navigating pregnancy parking to stretches for hip and back pain. She also tackles the Icy Hot dilemma!
Resource from this Episode:
10 Minute Prenatal Stretch for Hips + Lower Body WATCH
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We've made it to 6 MONTHS of Pregnancy!!! DO you feel proud? Because you should! We've been preggers for HALF A YEAR and Sarah is here to pump us up and celebrate this milestone. She shares her week 24 experience and tells you everything you need to know at this stage including common symptoms, baby's development, pearls of wisdom she stole from therapy, and tips & tricks for the week
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