The Third Trimester: Pregnancy Insomnia, Changing Your Care Team and Surviving It All

Pregnancy is a marathon, not a sprint—and the third trimester can feel like the longest mile. In this episode, we get real about the final stretch of pregnancy: the insomnia, the discomfort, the emotional rollercoaster, and the constant question of “how do people actually enjoy this?!” We talk about how boy and girl pregnancies can feel totally different, navigating changing symptoms, and learning to listen to your intuition when something doesn’t feel right. From cervical checks to switching providers, we dive into what good care should look like—and why it’s completely okay to shop around for a care team that truly supports you. We also get honest about the mental side of pregnancy: the weirdness of your body not fully feeling like your own, the pressure to “prepare for everything,” and the overwhelm of buying way too much stuff. Plus, practical topics like harvesting colostrum, meal prepping for postpartum, and what’s actually helpful versus just more noise. And of course, we debate the ultimate pregnancy question: what’s worse—first trimester nausea or third trimester discomfort? If you’re in the thick of it (or just trying to survive it all), this episode is for you. 💛 XX, Natasha & Taylor