Episode 19·Pregnancy·4:31
The Week Before I Gave Birth
Understanding the calm before the storm.
The Week Before I Gave Birth
Understanding the calm before the storm.
Hear the full episode in the app →In the last week before birth, your body is actively preparing for labor while your mind races. Let's explore the whirlwind emotions and physical changes happening right now.
In this episode
Hey there, moms. The last week before you give birth is like standing at the edge of a life-changing cliff. We’ll explore everything from why you feel the urge to rearrange the closet in alphabetical order, to how to ground yourself amid endless “is the baby here?” texts from family. Mother nature has your back, preparing you in ways you might not even see. This week is all about gentle preparation and embracing the patient anticipation of your body’s amazing abilities.
Three ways to prepare this week
- Try 15 minutes of 'Pelvic Opening' exercises on a ball to help baby position.
- Preserve your energy by freezing meals and organizing postpartum essentials.
- Set 'Do Not Disturb' on your phone to reduce stress from incoming messages.
- pregnancy
- nesting
- birth-preparation
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