What No One Tells You About Pregnancy

Today we are talking about what no one tells you about pregnancy. You always hear about the beautiful parts of pregnancy - the glow, the bump pictures, building your nursery. But we are going to talk about the not-so-beautiful parts.We will discuss:When you don't love pregnancyPrenatal mental healthStruggling with depression and Anxiety while pregnantWhen your support system isn't supportive of your pregnancyLosing friendships during pregnancyPeople that aren't happy about your pregnancyMom shaming during pregnancyCompetition in pregnancyNegativity during pregnancySupportive moms in pregnancyFeeling emotional during pregnancyVivid and crazy dreams during pregnancyStruggling to love your body during pregnancyNot loving your baby bumpBody changes during pregnancyStruggling with pregnancy brainThe mental load of pregnancyWives' tales during pregnancyPreparing for birthCreating a birth planBreastfeeding your newbornThe power of self-care during pregnancyPreparing for your Postpartum PeriodEpisodes and Articles Mentioned:Intergenerational TraumaBody Acceptance During PregnancyBecoming a Mother SeriesThe Challenges and Struggles of MotherhoodBaby Registry Must-Haves for NewbornsWhat to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for Labor and DeliveryMinimalist Hospital Bag ListEverything You Should Know About BreastfeedingSelf-Care Ideas and ActivitiesThe Postpartum PeriodPostpartum Care Must-Have ItemsPostpartum Self-CareYou can find today's show notes on Root and Rise Blog or by clicking here.Get Social!Follow Root and Rise Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.You can find me (Breanne) on Instagram as well!Special credit tI'd be so honored to have you join me each week in a live group call on the Peanut App. If the thought of having to talk to a group makes you want to bury your head in the dirt, don’t worry! Your participation is absolutely not required - you are more than welcome to just listen in on the live pod. Click to join the Root and Rise Pea