First Trimester Realities vs. Expectations: My Unfiltered Journey Through Nausea, Body Changes, Mental Health Struggles and Becoming a First Time Mom

Biohacking with Brittany

In this episode, I take you behind the curtains and dive deep into the real and raw journey of my first trimester as a first time mom.

I talk about mental health, coping with nausea, and the curveballs of pregnancy diets. I also discussed the importance of early midwife applications, the invaluable support from doulas, and demystified first trimester sex.

Pregnancy is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Whether you're expecting, planning to be, or simply curious about the journey, this episode has something for you.

We talk about:

• 06:00 - My Baby Steps course is still open
• 17:00 - Finding out about my pregnancy early and the changes in my mental health
• 23:00 - Symptoms during my first trimester and changes in my diet
• 28:00 - My mental health struggles
• 34:00 - Suffering from nausea all day, not just in the morning
• 47:00 - How I exercise during first trimester
• 52:00 - Changes in my skin during pregnancy and my high HCG levels
• 56:00 - My decision to go with midwife care and proactive approach in considering a home birth
• 1:01:00 - The book: The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth
• 1:05:00 - My libido and still having sex during pregnancy

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Resources:

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