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Now I’m in the third trimester. Wow! Time is flying for and things keep on changing. This week I’ve been feeling more emotional I share both my positive and negative thougthts about motherhood. The baby has been moving so much, and things are getting real! Life & love, Emma .:.

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In this episode, I talk about having little spots on my hands and how I’ve been feeling really bloated at night, almost as though I’m going to explode! Also, I show how my belly button gets shallower and shallower! Perhaps there’ll be an outie there sometime soon. This week I’m up…

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In this update about my experiences from being 25 weeks pregnant, I talk about a lot of new things I’ve noticed about my changing body. Since my uterus is definitely growing, I’ve felt bloated and had some diarrhea, and experienced gas and a little nausea. I’ve also felt sleepy, perhaps…

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This 15 weeks pregnant update looks at the exciting (maybe) feeling of the baby moving! Is this what I’m feeling, or is it gas? I also talk about how much peeing really goes on when you’re pregnant, the ins and outs of pregnancy congestion, and how I feel like I’m…

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This episode of My Birth Way looks mostly at my experience with our chosen place of birth. The midwives at the birth center were very understanding and supportive and were willing to answer all kinds of questions! I also speak about the importance of self-advocating in a REAL way during…

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Medications During Labor: The Good, the Bad, and the Itchy

Regardless of the type of birth you’re planning (natural & vaginal, induction, scheduled c-section, etc.), it’s still really important that you educate yourself about the many medications that you may be offered during labor. Maybe you’re planning to have an epidural. Okay, fine. Just know the risks associated with your…

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Reality Check: Choosing Your Birth Place Wisely

Wisdom one of the most important traits to employ when choosing your place of birth! And here’s the catch: you don’t have to “know what you’re doing” to employ your wisdom. Wisdom comes to us in various ways: through research, experience, intuition, and connections. When I say that you must…

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