Ep. 374 HeHe's second Trimester Update

Ohhh baby! The second trimester is here, and it’s bringing all the feels! In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my pregnancy so far and giving you the inside scoop on some pretty big updates happening inside The Birth Lounge.

Here’s what you’ll hear in this week’s episode:

✨ The first magical moments of feeling baby kicks (inside and outside!) ✨ The less magical parts: hello, heartburn, round ligament pain, and late-night wedge pillow life ✨ What went down at our anatomy scan and how it’s shaping my birth prep ✨ Big news about The Birth Lounge membership: what’s changing, why the price is going up September 1, and which membership option (monthly, annual, or lifetime) might be the best fit for you ✨ Why I hired a home birth midwife and how I’m shaping my birth plans step by step

This episode is part pregnancy diary, part behind-the-scenes of how The Birth Lounge is evolving, and part love note to every parent who’s navigating the wild ride of growing a human.

Whether you’re here for the bump updates, the evidence-based pregnancy talk, or the scoop on how The Birth Lounge is about to get even juicier… this one’s got a little something for you.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:59 Exciting Changes in The Birth Lounge Membership

03:24 Membership Options Breakdown

04:27 Exclusive Benefits for Lifetime Members

07:50 Second Trimester Experiences

08:57 Feeling the Baby Move

12:40 Weight Gain and Body Changes

17:41 Pregnancy Pillow and Sleep Adjustments

21:42 Cravings and Prenatal Vitamins

23:39 Hot Yoga and Sauna During Pregnancy

29:51 Hiring a Home Birth Midwife

31:52 Diastasis Recti and Pelvic Floor Therapy

34:35 Non-Evidence Based Decisions

36:28 Starting Aspirin and CGM

39:55 Anatomy Scan Experience

41:52 Ultrasound and Baby Movements

48:16 Colostrum and Heartburn

51:31 Round Ligament Pain and Chiropractic Care

55:42 Preparing for Birth: Classes and Plans

01:01:25 Final Thoughts and Excitement

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LINKS MENTIONED:

Weight Gain in Pregnancy Research

Low Dose Aspirin use in pregnancy

Exercise During Pregnancy Research

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