Podcasts about being pregnant

Prolific Kink Photographer Miss Gold invites Eva Oh into the contents of her mind on this episode of the #teakink Podcast. We discover Miss Gold's start in fine art, her first steps into fetish, the importance of fantasy in her work, her sexuality and parenthood, and she reveals to us the intricacies of photographing sex parties as an insider. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/evaoh More on Eva Oh: https://eva-oh.com HIGHLIGHTS: Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Welcome. What is #teakink (00:18) - You Don't Deserve to See Miss Gold's Feet (01:20) - From Fine Art to Fetish Photography (02:30) - Sex Party Photography Highlights: Latex Pig Masks (04:00) - Fantastical Fantasies (06:20) - How Miss Gold Found Kink (08:00) - How to Photograph a Sex Party (10:00) - Editorial Photography Meets BDSM (12:00) - The Issues of Non-Kinksters Documenting Kink (16:30) - The Surge of Sex Parties (19:35) - Sex Influencer Culture (21:40) - Sexuality and Parenthood (26:00) - Being Pregnant at Sex Parties (28:00) - Discussing Sexuality with Our Children (31:50) - The Contents of Miss Gold's Mind (36:00) - Future Plans, Documenting Our Kink History

It's one thing to find out you're pregnant, but what do you do when you're pregnant with twins?! Natalie Diaz, founder of Twiniversity, gives us all her tips and advice for pregnancy with multiples. As a twin mom herself, she's got great advice that you will want to hear!Where to find Natalie:WebsiteInstagramWhat to Do When You're Having TwoLinks Mentioned:My Essential Birth CourseMy Essential Birth Postpartum CourseMy Essential Birth Instagram3 Free ExercisesEpisode 54: Sick of Being Pregnant?GET IN TOUCH!

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Going Deeper Edition! To start things out, the household gets together to talk about recent headlines - such as Tom Sandoval's New York Times Article and our Love is Blind hot takes about Chelsea, Jimmy, and Jessica. Then, we talk to Nick and Natalie about the birth of their daughter River Rose. We talk about Natalie's pregnancy, the decision to induce, the night they headed to the hospital, and what the birthing process was like. We also hear how the first couple weeks of parenting are going. Then, we have a Sweating The Wedding caller who is grieving her own wedding based on her family's behavior. Finally, we have rapid fire questions to Nick and Natalie about hospital bags, parenting, and their relationship!  “Nick made me drive myself to the hospital, because he was a little tipsy!”  Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supportingcast.fm/  Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@theviallfiles.com to be a part of our Monday episodes. Listen To Disrespectfully now! Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disrespectfully/id1516710301 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0J6DW1KeDX6SpoVEuQpl7z?si=c35995a56b8d4038 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCh8MqSsiGkfJcWhkan0D0w To Order Nick's Book Go To: http://www.viallfiles.com  If you would like to get some texting advice on Office Hours send an email to asknick@theviallfiles.com with “Texting Office Hours” in the subject line! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/TheViallFiles  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: LeatherHoney - This podcast is sponsored by Leather Honey, Amazon's #1 best-selling leather care products. Visit https://LeatherHoney.com/VIALL20 to get 20% off your Leather Honey Complete Leather Care Kit!  Apostrophe Skincare - We have a special deal for our audience: Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/VIALL when you use our code: VIALL. That's a savings of fifteen dollars! This code is only available to our listeners. Thank you Apostrophe for sponsoring this episode. Goodr - If you want to support the show and pick up a pair, goodr is giving our listeners FREE SHIPPING on your first order! You can go to https://www.goodr.com/Viall and use code Viall to get FREE shipping. Episode Socials: @viallfiles @nickviall  @nnataliejjoy @alison.vandam @dereklanerussell @leahgsilberstein @justinkaphillips  Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:43 - Tom Sandoval's Article 14:40 - Love is Blind 26:52 - Being Pregnant 34:37 - Getting To The Hospital 54:24 - The Birth 01:11:06 - First Days Home 01:26:01 - Sweating The Wedding 01:41:41 - Rapid Fire Questions 01:48:14 - Outro

Dr. Peter A. McCullough is an American cardiologist, former vice chief of internal medicine at Baylor University Medical Center and a professor at Texas A&M University. He became widely popular during the COVID-19 pandemic through his controversial views on vaccines, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, he talks about the algorithm working against him, shifting narratives in the medical community, and the true meaning of misinformation and being “anti-science”.00:00:00 00:02:00 Introducing Dr. Peter A. McCullough 00:03:27 Interview with Joe Rogan 00:08:13 Dr. McCullough VS Google 00:13:42 The Shifting Narrative 00:15:26 Vaccines with Jamie Foxx, Ice Cube, and Justin Bieber 00:19:15 Conscious Medical Consent and Being Pregnant in the Pandemic 00:36:04 History of Getting Vaccinated 00:40:08 Is There Such Thing as Misinformation and Anti-Science? 00:44:25 Vivek Ramaswamy, The FDA, and Politics in Healthcare 00:50:22 Where to Find Dr. Peter A. McCulloughThe Shifting NarrativeDr. Peter A. McCullough is one of the most published people in COVID-19 and can be easily found in the National Library of Medicine, but not in Google. He argues how agencies, health systems, the media, and big industries took money worth 13 billion dollars from HHS and the Biden administration and called it the “COVID Community Court”. These organizations that took the money feel obligated to push the vaccine, with some colleges in the US pushing their students, but not their faculty, to take the vaccine. Being pregnant during the pandemic, refusing to get vaccinated, and facing judgement from physicians was also one of the biggest frustrations that Candice went through. When you don't have medical freedom, you suffer the risks and consequences of institutions that refuse to respect personal decision.Is There Such Thing as Misinformation?For Dr. McCullough, data has multiple points of view. There's no such thing as information and misinformation, and science and anti-science. Those are weaponized terms and anybody that uses these terms should be accused of propaganda; creating injury, disparaging individuals, and attempting to gain some type of superiority of one over the other. Misinformation was extensively used in Nazi Germany, and large medical institutions use this to claim that they hold information and if people don't espouse their views, they're spreading misinformation. These terms are propaganda and is dangerous to society. Links and ResourcesOfficial website: https://www.petermcculloughmd.com/McCullough Foundation: https://mcculloughfnd.org/ Meta-DescriptionAmerican cardiologist and America's most controversial MD Dr. Peter A. McCullough shares his thoughts on the medical community, vaccines, and what “misinformation” and “anti-science” really mean.Support the show

I am answering all your burning questions around my pregnancy. You guys went all in with these questions and I have fun answering them with you. Tune in and get all the tea! 1:00 New Fit Pregnancy Workouts 2:30 Pregnancy Support Group 3:15 Ladies Retreat 8:30 Q&A Being Pregnant! Links you'll want from this episode!Soul CBD code KIMPERRY Sex on the Beach Drops Tula code KIMPERRY Tula Primer Dime code perry20 - Dime Tinted Wonderscreen Go check out the sale for free product! Shop kimperryco on LTK Fit Pregnancy Pregnancy Support Group Waitlist Retreat Waitlist Ritual Vitamins CODE: kim20 Rookie wellness: Code:kimperry Have anything you want to share? Email me at podcast@kimperry.com. Let's be friends! Friends don't let friends workout alone Mom Fuel Membership- Join Now for the Summer Challenge! Make it IG official: https://www.instagram.com/kimperryco/ https://www.instagram.com/youreglowingpodcast/ Email List Podcast Website You're Glowing Merch Shop TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kimperryco

In this episode of, Flourish in the Foreign, listen to past podcast guests share their personal experiences being pregnant and abroad.   This Episode Covers: IVF Journey in Singapore (Season 1 Episode 28) Pregnant in Kenya & Guinea (Season 1 Episode 27) Pregnant in France (Season 1 Episode 20) Having A Baby in Hungary (Season 1 Episode 45) Having A Baby in Atlanta vs. Having A Baby in Hong Kong (Season 1, Episode 2) Deciding To Have A Baby in Italy Instead of the US  (Season 2 Episode 7) Having A Baby Abroad ( Season 2 Episode 2 ) Being Pregnant in Paris During COVID (Season 1, Episode 48) Having A Baby Alone in China (Season 2 Episode 9)   Episode Credits: Christine Job-Creator & Host Zachary Higgs-Theme Music     SUPPORT THE PODCAST Like this episode? Love the podcast? Please Buy Me a Coffee   End-of-Year Deals Move Abroad with Intention Course- SELF STUDY: $397 (expires December 31st, 2022) Move Abroad with Intention Course - LIVE Discussion: $595 (expires December 31st, 2022) Build A Business Abroad Group Coaching (LIMITED to 10 participants)     Check out these resources: WOC Podcasters Insiders Membership* Moving Abroad with Intention Guide Build a Business Abroad Guide   *Affiliate links support this podcast and website at no extra cost to you! I appreciate your support! Flourishintheforeign.com ChristineJob.com

Joining me on this episode is Kara Bolling, LCSW-C, who authored the book The Therapist's Guide to Being Pregnant:  A planner, timeline, and guide for therapist parents-to-be. We discuss Kara's personal journey as a mom, therapist, and private practice owner, feeling like you have to do things a certain way as a mom and business owner, how we treat ourselves as our own bosses, and the treatment of pregnant people in America. Instagram.com/karabollinglcswc  Facebook.com/karabollinglcswc  www.karabolling.com To purchase her book: www.karabolling.com/book Books Between Sessions Podcast Website: https://www.booksbetweensessions.com/ This podcast is not psychotherapy or counseling. If you need to speak with a professional, you should find one local to you and contact them directly. IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT.

Ari’el Stachel Departs “The Visitor,” Cortney Wolfson Says She Was Fired for Being Pregnant, Showstoppers! Extends “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and all feedback is appreciated: Ashley Steves ashley@broadwayradio.com | @NoThisIsAshleyGrace Aki grace@broadwayradio.com | @ItsGraceAkiJames Marino read more The post Today on Broadway: Thursday, October 21, 2021 appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

Discussion Points:My emergency surgery experiencePlanning for having a baby with work and financesPositioning at night for optimal comfort while pregnantNavigating pregnancy/ motherhood while also being an OT practitionerThe role of OT in postpartum depressionAdvice to parents when you don't have kids of your own Mentioned Resources: What About the Mama Podcast- episode 23Recognizing the Importance of Self Care for OT Practitioners with NancyIt's Okay to Take a BreakThe Occupation of Being Pregnant with Miranda DonnellyAlexis JoelleMornings With an OT Mom with Danielle DelorenzoReina from Telehealth OTLisa Westhorpe from Nurture OTSurabhi Veitch from The Passionate Physio For more information, check out www.ot4lyfe.com. 

Natasha Legero jokes about her family in her special, "The Honeymoon Standup Special" only on Netflix.

Ellie Taylor jokes about sowing her oats in her special "COMEDIANS of the world" only on Netflix.

Tumi Morake jokes about fertility in "COMEDIANS of the world" only on Netflix.

Today's Guest is TV Host & Entertainment Reporter, Stuart Brazell. Stuart is currently 38 weeks pregnant with her second baby and shares about how her first birth experience didn't go as planned, requiring a vacuum and an episiotomy, leading to a very challenging physical recovery. Although she didn't feel like herself for months after her son was born, she was able to successfully breastfeed for 18 months. Stuart lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband Robbie and 2 year old son. Main points: 3:45 First Birth Experience: pitocin, membrane-swipe, epidural, vacuum, high-blood pressure 8:50 Physical Recovery 10:06 Breastfeeding: 18 months, good experience, working while breastfeeding 10:40 Sleeping: night nurse, abroad trip Methods: bath and book routine, patience 14:24 Balancing Work and Mom life 16:58 Being Pregnant while Parenting Another 19:55 Acid Reflux: gripe water, diet, breastfeeding 22:57 Travelling with a Newborn 24:23 Having a Child and Relationships Tips and Resources: Take advantage of the online communities of moms Be sure to subscribe to The Sleep Sessions wherever you listen to podcasts and follow along on Instagram at @thesleepsessions.

One-sixth of all uninsured Americans live in Texas, and the number of uninsured Texas women of reproductive age is even higher. ProPublica reporter Nina Martin joins guest host Courtney Collins to talk about the critical links between maternal mortality and Medicaid and why limited to no access means pregnant and new mothers are dying at an alarming rate. Her article“The Extraordinary Danger of Being Pregnant and Uninsured in Texas,” was co-written with Julia Belluz of Vox.

This week's episode, I interview Kathy Krafve of Fireside Talk Radio. She opens up about her internal struggle of having an abortion. The pain went beyond the day of her decision. Listen as she tells her story. There is life after abortion.Cathy's Website and Blog: https://cathykrafve.com/Cathy's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fireside-talk-radio/id1319557508Dealing With Abortion: https://amzn.to/2B1AwPbMy Podcast GearMics: https://amzn.to/3cCPN6XBooms: https://amzn.to/2AzTr3f Audio Recorder/Mixer: https://amzn.to/3g4NjQSHeadphones: https://amzn.to/2Tb7lPLBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://bit.ly/2Vlkh5H)

There is nothing more terrifying than learning something is wrong with your baby. So many unanswered questions. The waiting. The Stress of it all. The not knowing. Today I interview a lady that found out she was pregnant. Then, found out something was wrong. We discuss how she felt powerless as she waited for answers to devastating questions. Tiny Super Heroes Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tinysuperheroes/Faith and Failures Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/faithandfailures/Some books that might help:If you've lost a child: https://amzn.to/3dII2MTIf you're expecting: https://amzn.to/2WQTsqTSupport the show (https://bit.ly/2Vlkh5H)

Pregnancy Coronavirus Risk - Surviving Childbirth — Don't Be a Maternal Mortality Statistic Let's Talk about Being Pregnant in a Pandemic https://lindemannmd.com/ https://www.intrinsicmotivation.life/ Being pregnant and giving birth are tough enough, but when the world is in the middle of a pandemic, the experience can be terrifying and traumatic. Alan Lindemann, M.D., a longtime OB/GYN can discuss what mothers-to-be need to know about giving birth during the coronavirus crisis including how to stay healthy, what you should know about the hospital where you plan to give birth, and what to consider if you're contemplating a home birth. It's the 21st century. That means women can breeze through childbirth and be healthy to raise their children, right? Sadly, maternal deaths have been increasing, despite advanced obstetrical care. Find out why and what expectant parents and medical personnel should know, when you interview Alan Lindemann, M.D. He has delivered more than 6,000 babies (including many multiple births, even quads) during his decades-long career without losing a mom. This fascinating professional will discuss the trouble with “maternity deserts” where women are hours away from where they'll deliver … illnesses affecting healthy birthing … the impact of too many c-sections … who needs more OB nurses … plus additional issues that put mothers (and babies) at risk. Dr. Lindemann's advice can save countless lives, families and careers. #PregnancyCoronavirusRisk #covid19pregnancy #novelcoronavirus --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/intrinsic-motivation/support

Pregnancy Coronavirus Risk - Surviving Childbirth — Don’t Be a Maternal Mortality Statistic Let’s Talk about Being Pregnant in a Pandemic https://lindemannmd.com/ https://www.intrinsicmotivation.life/ Being pregnant and giving birth are tough enough, but when the world is in the middle of a pandemic, the experience can be terrifying and traumatic. Alan Lindemann, M.D., a longtime OB/GYN can discuss what mothers-to-be need to know about giving birth during the coronavirus crisis including how to stay healthy, what you should know about the hospital where you plan to give birth, and what to consider if you’re contemplating a home birth.

Thank you to this episode's sponsor, TherapyNotes. Get a 2-month free trial of TherapyNotes by going to www.TherapyNotes.com and using the promo code TherapyChat.  Welcome back to Therapy Chat! On today's episode host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C speaks to Kara Bolling about what it's like when the therapist is pregnant.  Kara Bolling, MSW, LCSW-C is a somatic psychotherapist near Baltimore, Maryland. She works with adults and young adults who feel the struggle of absent or unsatisfying relationships, with people who have experienced trauma, and with parents who need extra support during the toddler and teenage years. Kara lives in Baltimore with her husband and two precious children. She enjoys singing and making things. Her first book is called The Therapist's Guide to Being Pregnant.  Resources www.karabolling.com https://karabolling.com/my-books/ Leave me a message via Speakpipe by going to https://therapychatpodcast.com and clicking on the green Speakpipe button. Thank you for listening to Therapy Chat! Please be sure to go to iTunes and leave a rating and review, subscribe and download episodes. You can also download the Therapy Chat app on iTunes by clicking here. Podcast produced by Pete Bailey - https://petebailey.net/audio

When it comes down to it will the Senate answer the call?  LINK- Flight 93: Let’s Roll- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92xVisLjiiQ LINK- Media Montage- https://news.grabien.com/story-flashback-dems-media-predict-mueller-probe-results-impeachme LINK- Impeachment Montage- https://freebeacon.com/politics/nobody-wants-impeachment-more-than-the-media/ LINK- Liberals Wanted to Impeach Clinton- https://grabien.com/story.php?id=253191?utm_source=cliplist20190926&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cliplist&utm_content=story253191 LINK- Democrats are collectively sad - https://www.weaselzippers.us/434015-montage-democrats-are-very-sad-about-impeachment/ LINK- Chuck Todd and John Brennan- https://grabien.com/story.php?id=254745 LINK- REO Speedwagon, Heard it From a Friend - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41ENCM70xr0 LINK- Kevin McCarthy on Adam Schiff- https://grabien.com/story.php?id=254873 LINK- Schiff on a Shakedown- https://www.newsweek.com/obama-official-whistleblower-media-1461642 LINK- Biden Bragging - https://amgreatness.com/2019/09/26/report-hundreds-of-docs-suggest-bidens-been-lying-about-firing-ukrainian-prosecutor/ LINK- NYT Reporter on Obama crackdown on whistleblowers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfmGJwHLqHQ LINK- Booker on Hunter Biden - https://grabien.com/story.php?id=254831 LINK- Warren on Being Pregnant - https://www.mediaite.com/news/watch-elizabeth-warren-lied-about-losing-public-school-teaching-job-because-she-was-visibly-pregnant/ #DrKeith #TheScalpel #News #Politics #Future #Conservatives #Democrats #hypocrites #liberals #RobertMueller #immigration #presidentialcandidate #Mueller #sports #brands #america #freedom #branding #progressive #truth #history #SJW #thescalpel #Dependence #independence 

Being Pregnant as a Dental Hygienist By Ethel Hagans, RDH, MBA Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/the-pregnant-dental-hygienist/ Podcast audio article sponsored by Philips Sonicare. Follow their Instagram just for dental professionals here: https://www.instagram.com/philipssonicarepro/ Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKaraRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kara_rdh/

Kelly, Emily, and Bethany (all mamas and mamas to-be) cut through the pastel clutter and tell you everything you actually need—and what you don’t.Sponsored by Zola Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ladybrains/what-you-actually-need-on-your-baby-registry/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to LadyBrains in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

Episode 13: Casey Lowrance In this episode: * Being Pregnant while me (her friend) deals with pregnancy loss. * How to support a Friendship through loss * Just being Cool AF Casey is one of my Personal Besties. She was one of the first people I told about each and every one of my pregnancies. As a friend who was pregnant during the time I was going through my struggles our relationship could have easily grown distant but instead we grew stronger. She asked questions. She was there for me. I was there for her, And instead of allowing our relationship to be akward we allowed it to grow. Find her at https://www.instagram.com/life.as.the.lowrances/ Life After Miscarriage Connections: Instagram: www.instagram.com/shellymettling/?hl=en OR www.instagram.com/lamfampodcast/?hl=en Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/SHELLYMETTLING Ebook: www.amazon.com/dp/B07KZMBSJN #LAMFAM Merch: shop.spreadshirt.com/life-after-miscarriage

PT Adventures, Dr.'s and O.C.S.'s, Ellen and Stephen Stockhausen are traveling physical therapy spouses. They also travel with their 6 month-old baby! Listen to their tips on traveling while pregnant, travels with a young kid, and their experiences as new parents and a new family! 1:00 - Ellen and Stephen’s Travel PT Journey 4:00 - Learnings and Experiences in Traveling 8:00 - “Negotiating” skill set as a Travel PT 12:30 - Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist Test 18:00 - Results of Continued Education/Trainings 19:30 - Hiking/Trail Marathon Trips 23:30 - Decisions of Traveling 25:00 - Traveling with a Kid 31:00 - Ellen’s “Being Pregnant” while Traveling 34:00 - Challenges ahead 35:00 - Myths about Profession and Traveling 39:00 -”Be the Ellen Degeneres” in Healthcare Practice 40:00 - Helpful Apps/Stuffs 45:30 - Talking about Contracts 47:30 - “Our Favorite Travel Stories” 50:00 - Is Medical Traveling meant for you? Links: App - Coaches Eye for gait analysis Mattress - https://www.rei.com/product/113720/exped-megamat-duo-10-sleeping-pad Adventure/vacation ultras - https://www.grandcircletrails.com Contact Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PTAdventures/ Instagram: @EStockPT @SStockPT Twitter: @EStockPT @SStockPT Strava: @EStockPT @SStockPT Website: http://ptadventures.com/ Blog Post : “So They Say You Can’t Travel with Kids…” - http://ptadventures.com/travel-with-kids/ Podcast: www.newmedicalnomads.com/p/podcast  Safe community for medical traveling questions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/newmedicalnomads/ Page for the latest episodes: https://www.facebook.com/NMNPodcast/  Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6611EoYBQx3u_b18T5CJMA  iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/.../new-medical.../id1265522986...  Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/.../the-new-medical-nomads-podcast/

I'm going to keep my podcast show notes short today because I just recorded the podcast without planning it. I just hit record and spoke from the heart. It's a very personal podcast that was hard for me to record and I don't quite fancy having to regurgitate it all for the sake of writing a proper blog post to go with it. During the podcast I talk about the more difficult emotions that we have to experience during pregnancy, specifically grief and loss. This is because last night I found out that someone who was very dear to me died, someone who was like a dad to me when I was a little girl. And this brought back a lot of my own painful emotions about losing my mother when I was 30 years old. Grief, loss and other difficult emotions When we're pregnant, we're likely to expereince the who range of human emotions that simply come from being a human being living life. I know I've said in other podcasts that we need to try to marinade out baby in positive emotions because the negative ones can harm your baby. But I'd like to make clear that I'm not referring to the more difficult human experience that might include feelings of grief and loss. Your baby is an emotionally intelligent being already and will already be experiencing their own set of emotions. And, it's important that we prepare our baby for its life as a human being, and this means experiencing the whole range of human emotions. The emotions that are damaging are consistent levels of stress. Stress is a build up of all that you haven't dealt with or processed and stress has a direct impact on the body. Stress is also something we can do something about. We can take action to reduce our feelings of stress. From something as simple as taking a walk in nature or meditation, to actively trying to reduce your stress through using something like my 5 Step Head Trash Clearance Method. When it comes to emotions like grief, loss and sadness I believe that these need to be owned and embraced. For us to feel them, live with them and process them....and eventually move through them. Not to deny them and bottle them up. Being Pregnant without a Mother Being pregnant without a mother is not an easy journey by any means, and it continues in your life as a mother. The annual reminder that is Mother's Day is a stark reminder of everything that you have and everything that you don't have in colliding brutally in one single day. It's a hard day, for me anyhow. But actually everyday is a challenge. There are always so many reminders of mothers; friends talking about their mothers, even wingeing about their mothers, stories of their mothers droppping by to help them look after their kids; just seeing kids and their mums is hard. Mums are everywhere and I am reminded everyday that mine is no longer with me, and that she was taken too early. Being pregnant without a mother can feel daunting, like you have no-one to show you the ropes or talk you through things. You've got to figure it all out on your own. No-one to call at 3am when the little one isn't feeding or if red blotches show up on their skin suddenly. There are many women out there who are pregnant without a mother and so I thought I'd share how I coped and handled that in the hope that maybe it can help someone else live through it. If I had to summarise my coping strategy in one word it would be this: GRATITUDE! Focus on what you DO have, not what you don't. Focus on those things that went well in your life, and not that those that didn't Focus on who you've become as a result of those experiences and be grateful for that Focus on what those experiences taught you and what changes or decisions you made as a result Focus on the fact that you're a living being with senses to expereince this wonderful world we call home, and ejoy those human moments that come each day.