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Chatty Doulas · August 20 · 1 hr 6 min

Surviving the First Trimester

The secret is out! On this episode of Chatty Doulas, we are celebrating a very special announcement—our very own Emily is pregnant and navigating her first trimester! Join the doulas for a real, unfiltered conversation on how to actually survive those early weeks of pregnancy. We dive deep into: The Sharing Dilemma: Deciding when, how, and who to tell about your pregnancy (and why telling complete strangers at Walmart is totally valid). Early Signs & Symptoms: Managing extreme fatigue, electrical-feeling cramps, midnight snacks for morning sickness, and 40-second middle-of-the-night bathroom trips. Building Your Care Team: Navigating the 8-to-12-week wait for your first OB/midwife appointment, alternative options, and using doulas, pelvic floor PTs, and community groups early on. First Trimester Realities: Practicing self-compassion, letting go of fitness expectations, dealing with food/smell aversions, and myth-busting coffee, sushi, and prenatal vitamins. Whether you're peeing on a dollar-store stick, trying to tame first-trimester anxiety, or just here to celebrate with us, grab a cup of NORA tea and tune in!

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The secret is out! On this episode of Chatty Doulas, we are celebrating a very special announcement—our very own Emily is pregnant and navigating her first trimester!

Join the doulas for a real, unfiltered conversation on how to actually survive those early weeks of pregnancy. We dive deep into:

  • The Sharing Dilemma: Deciding when, how, and who to tell about your pregnancy (and why telling complete strangers at Walmart is totally valid).

  • Early Signs & Symptoms: Managing extreme fatigue, electrical-feeling cramps, midnight snacks for morning sickness, and 40-second middle-of-the-night bathroom trips.

  • Building Your Care Team: Navigating the 8-to-12-week wait for your first OB/midwife appointment, alternative options, and using doulas, pelvic floor PTs, and community groups early on.

  • First Trimester Realities: Practicing self-compassion, letting go of fitness expectations, dealing with food/smell aversions, and myth-busting coffee, sushi, and prenatal vitamins.

Whether you're peeing on a dollar-store stick, trying to tame first-trimester anxiety, or just here to celebrate with us, grab a cup of NORA tea and tune in!

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