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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2025 · 27 MIN

Third Trimester FAQ: What's Normal, What's Not, and How to Prepare

from Mommy Labor Nurse · host Liesel Teen

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, we're diving into a Q&A episode all about the third trimester! These questions came straight from you on Instagram, and I'm so excited to dig into them with more detail than I can fit in a story slide. The third trimester can be a wild ride – full of physical changes, emotional shifts, and so many "is this normal?" moments. Whether you're prepping for labor, feeling the nesting urge kick in, or just dealing with discomforts, this episode is here to support you through it all 💪 We're covering: What to expect as labor approaches Tips for easing common third-tri symptoms How to prep your body and mind for delivery Final to-dos before baby arrives And lots more real talk + reassurance Whether this is your first rodeo or your fourth, there's something here for every mama navigating those final weeks. 🎁 FREE 3rd Trimester Prep Pack This checklist was made by a labor nurse (hi, it's me!) to help you feel calm, confident, and ready as birth day gets closer. 📥 Download the 3rd Trimester Prep Pack 🎓 Want to Feel Totally Ready for Birth? Our MLN Birth Classes break it all down – from contractions to pushing to postpartum – in a way that's clear, supportive, and confidence-building. 💻 Explore the MLN All-Access Birth Classes 📲 Join the MLN Instagram Fam Follow @mommy.labornurse for daily pregnancy tips, birth prep guidance, and real support from a labor nurse who's been there 💛

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, we're diving into a Q&A episode all about the third trimester! These questions came straight from you on Instagram, and I'm so excited to dig into them with more detail than I can fit in a story slide. The third trimester can be a wild ride – full of physical changes, emotional shifts, and so many "is this normal?" moments. Whether you're prepping for labor, feeling the nesting urge kick in, or just dealing with discomforts, this episode is here to support you through it all 💪 We're covering: What to expect as labor approaches Tips for easing common third-tri symptoms How to prep your body and mind for delivery Final to-dos before baby arrives And lots more real talk + reassurance Whether this is your first rodeo or your fourth, there's something here for every mama navigating those final weeks. 🎁 FREE 3rd Trimester Prep Pack This checklist was made by a labor nurse (hi, it's me!) to help you feel calm, confident, and ready as birth day gets closer. 📥 Download the 3rd Trimester Prep Pack 🎓 Want to Feel Totally Ready for Birth? Our MLN Birth Classes break it all down – from contractions to pushing to postpartum – in a way that's clear, supportive, and confidence-building. 💻 Explore the MLN All-Access Birth Classes 📲 Join the MLN Instagram Fam Follow @mommy.labornurse for daily pregnancy tips, birth prep guidance, and real support from a labor nurse who's been there 💛

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