It has been quite a while since I have made a post on here (almost a full year). Life has been crazy! I am currently pregnant and this pregnancy has been flying by. I thought it would be helpful to share some of my favorite things during this pregnancy.
Workouts
Sydney Cummings Youtube workouts- free
-keep in mind that you will have to modify some exercises as you get into your 2nd-3rd trimester, especially some of her ab moves.
Popsugar Fitness Boxing & Kickboxing workouts- free
-These are some of my favorite workouts ever, they are fun & upbeat.
Move Your Bump Exercise App- $29.99 per month
- I started using this in trimester 3 of my pregnancy and I love that the workouts are safe and laid out for each trimester
I have also been taking a walk each day. Morning walks are my favorite because they help stretch out my body after sleeping all night.
Physical Health
Spinning Babies- the forward inversions have been super helpful and really help with round ligament pain. I started doing the inversion around the mid second trimester & plan to continue to do an inversion each day until labor.
Helpful videos/resources
Built to Birth Youtube channel- Bridget Teyler- This woman is a doula and has a bunch of helpful pregnancy, labor, postpartum videos.
Mama Natural- I bought this lady's book that is a week by week guide to pregnancy and it was super helpful. The book is very informative and I loved reading along week by week. She also has some fun recipes to try.
Helpful Instagram Accounts
1. @karrie_locher
2. @thebellemethod
3. @labor.nurse.mama
4. @mommy.labornurse
5. @prenantalnutritionist
6. @hannahbower2
Other
Anchor Health Chiropractic- I went to see Dr. Mitch every other week, transitioning to once a week once pregnancy was further along. Eventually I will go twice a week.
Indy Massage Company- prenatal massage, I got my first prenatal massage in my third trimester
6 dates a day starting at 36 weeks
I hired a doula through Community Health Network
Favorite Foods
- homemade protein balls
- Kodiak Cakes Pancakes
- Carrots, cucumbers, and hummus
- PBJ
- yogurt bowls with fruit & granola
- bananas and peanut butter
- Perfect Bars
- Outright Bars
- trail mix
- wheat thins and cheese slices
- Coconut water
- hard boiled eggs
- all the fruit
Recommended Registry Items
- Boppy Nursing Pillow
- Bumbo Floor Booster Seat
- Infant Optics Video Baby Monitor DXR-8
- Haakaa
- Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump
- Chicco Bravo Travel System- Indigo & extra car seat base
- Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine
- Graco Pack and Play on the go placard with bassinet
- Baby electric nail trimmer and filer
- Snuggle me Organic
- Fisher-Price On the Go Baby Dome Playard
Favorite brands:
- Honest Body Oil for my belly- night
- Sun Potion Shea Butter for my belly - after shower
- Nature Made Prenatal
Other recommendations
1. make a postpartum kit for each bathroom including things like pads different sizes, peri bottle, pain relief spray, stool softeners, etc.
2. make diaper baskets & nursing baskets to keep in the living room & mom/dad's bedroom so you don't always have to go to the nursery- include things such as diaper cream, extra clothes, diapers, wipes, burp cloths, pacifiers, water bottle for mom, snacks, nipple cream, nipple pads, etc.
3. pack your hospital bag & install car seat early to ensure you are ready to go for the big day
4. check pinterest for all the lists for hospital bags, postpartum kits, diaper bag checklist.
5. prep freezer meals ahead of time: things such as frozen breakfast sammies or burritos work really well.
6. stock up on household essentials and groceries prior to going into labor- Costco run!
Comment on this post and let me know some of your favorite pregnancy or postpartum things!
