Pregnancy Mindset: Expect the Unexpected and Embrace the Journey - 211

In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast, host Hilary Erickson dives into the topic of pregnancy mindset. She shares three tips for adopting a positive mindset during pregnancy, including expecting it to be hard, acknowledging that pregnancy is a long journey, and keeping expectations low for oneself and others. Hilary also highlights the importance of cherishing the joyful moments of pregnancy, as well as previews upcoming episodes on parenting and labor mindsets. Stay tuned for more helpful tips and insights on future episodes of the podcast. Don't forget to subscribe, review, and share to support the show's growth. This episode is sponsored by my pregnancy email series: Timestamps: 00:02:56 Expect delivery two weeks after due date. Have low expectations for yourself. 00:04:40 Keep expectations low for pregnancy and parenting. Keypoints: Introduction to mindset month on the Pulling Curls Podcast Highlighting the complexity of pregnancy mindset Tip #1: Expect pregnancy to be hard, managing expectations Personal experience with pregnancy and how it can vary Tip #2: Recognizing that pregnancy is a long journey, not just the due date Discussing the common misconception of being almost done at 36 weeks Reflecting on personal experience of going past due date Encouraging mindset of being pleasantly surprised when labor happens close to due date Tip #3: Keeping expectations low for oneself, partner, and others Recap of the episode and teaser for upcoming episodes on parenting and labor mindset Producer: Drew Erickson