Category: 3rd Trimester
1st Trimester, 2nd Trimester, 3rd Trimester, Pregnancy
Cold Decongestants that are Safe for Pregnancy
January 17, 2024
While there are several off-limits medications while pregnant, there are certain cold decongestants that are safe for pregnancy. A birth...
1st Trimester, 2nd Trimester, 3rd Trimester, Pregnancy
6 of the Best Protein Powder Shakes for Pregnancy
January 3, 2024
Yes, you can drink protein shakes in pregnancy. As a birth nurse, I highly recommend it. Here are 6 of...
2nd Trimester, 3rd Trimester, Pregnancy
11 of the Best Maternity Dresses and Gowns for a Photoshoot in 2025
January 3, 2024
11 of the best maternity dresses and gowns for a photoshoot in 2025 from several different shops. From inexpensive to...
11 Ways to Help Pelvic Pain at 38 Weeks Pregnant
July 15, 2023
Can’t Walk? Here are 11 ways to help pelvic pain at 38 weeks pregnant, from a birth nurse and physiology...
Pregnant with Leaking Fluid and No Contractions
July 9, 2023
This is a common scenario in the birth world. Did your water break? Is it something else? Let’s look at...
7 Ways How to Prevent Perineal Tears
July 26, 2022
There are many things we can do to help lower our risks of tears. Here are 7 ways how to...
How to Relieve Pelvic Pain during Pregnancy
June 28, 2022
Pelvic pain is one of the most common pregnancy complaints. Let’s look at how to relieve pelvic pain during pregnancy...
10 Tips for the Last Ten Weeks of Pregnancy
January 25, 2022
Here are ten important tips as you approach the last ten weeks of your pregnancy. You’re getting so close and...
3rd Trimester, Mom and Baby, Pregnancy
Signs Your Labor is Coming Soon
October 28, 2021
Here are the signs your labor is near. It was movie night. I had looked forward to this moment all...
3rd Trimester, Mom and Baby, Pregnancy
What do Contractions feel like?
October 12, 2021
Here’s what to expect from warm-up and true labor contractions. “How do I know when I’m in labor?” This is...