Pregnancy Unpacked: Weeks 9-12 Pregnancy with Midwife Trystan
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In this podcast episode,Trish is joined by Trystan White, a midwife and former labor and delivery nurse.
Together, they discuss pregnancy from weeks 8 to 12.
They share:
- Early signs of pregnancy
- Preparing for the first prenatal visit
- The importance of choosing the right healthcare provider
Trystan also shares information about common genetic tests during this period of pregnancy, tips to manage morning sickness, and the importance of a suitable diet.
The conversation also touches on matters like handling prenatal appointments, testing in pregnancy, advocating for one's health, and the right to change a healthcare provider if one isn’t comfortable.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:01 Reminiscing About Nursing Experiences
02:13 Transition from Nursing to Midwifery
03:26 Personal Adoption Stories
08:39 Pregnancy Unpacked: Weeks 8 to 12
12:38 Choosing a Healthcare Provider
14:48 First Prenatal Visit and Tests
27:05 Dealing with Morning Sickness
30:50 Diet and Nutrition During Pregnancy
33:42 Scheduling and Preparing for Future Appointments
34:44 Choosing Between a Midwife and an Obstetrician
41:44 Changing Providers and Final Thoughts
Trish also covers the basics of fetal development during this critical stage of pregnancy!
DM @labor.nurse.mama on Instagram the word "PROVIDER" for a list of questions to ask your provider!
Resources:
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Next Steps with LNM:
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If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.
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Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.
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