Congratulations! You just saw those two magical lines on a test, and now you’re wondering... what’s next?
\nWhether you’re over-the-moon excited or staring at that stick in disbelief, take a big breath.
\nYou’ve got this, and I’m here to help guide you through your first steps into this wild adventure called pregnancy.
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Congratulations, you’re pregnant! Get ready for all the beautiful moments, cuddles, tiny toes and giggles! But also many ups and downs, surprise changes and adjustments. Pregnancy is a time of excitement and joy for many parents-to-be, but it can also come with some unexpected and potentially uncomfortable side effects, including increased risk of gingivitis.
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I imagine you hope that when you get to your place of birth in labor that all the people around you will say all the right things and make suggestions that are exactly perfect and in line with your birth plan.
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It is common for expecting parents to prepare for their baby's birth. They will take the classes and read the books and do the yoga and download the guided birth meditation. However, it is also common for them to spend less time preparing once they bring the baby home. This part of your journey deserves at least equal, if not more preparation and attention. It is good practice for you to create a postpartum plan so that you are prepared for those first six weeks after having a baby.
\nThis will significantly reduce the stress you can experience at this time.
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