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What are some of the most important things to do in pregnancy as you prepare for baby? Well, in this episode we discuss our top 3 focuses within birth preparation and what we really like to emphasize with our mama’s -  fuel, movement and breath work. We talk about some of our favorite resources and ways to implement these practices today! We hope this episode is full of helpful information that you can apply whether you are in the 1st, 2nd or 3rd trimester. So grab a snack and let's get to it!

Books mentioned:

1. Expecting Better, Emily Oster: https://www.amazon.com/Expecting-Better-Conventional-Pregnancy-Wrong/dp/0143125702/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KEHS4YHJT2CG&keywords=expecting+better+emily+oster&qid=1679031974&sprefix=expecting+better%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1
2. Mama Natural, Genevieve Howland

https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Week-Week-Pregnancy-Childbirth/dp/150114667X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?creativeASIN=150114667X&imprToken=I06TqM20XZjjZgecIvovaA&slotNum=11&ie=UTF8&qid=1485208140&sr=8-2&keywords=mama+natural+book&linkCode=w61&tag=mamanatural-20&linkId=cbbd1c7aaa034c73736ff05f6dc873ce

1. Nine golden months, Heng Ou: https://www.amazon.com/Nine-Golden-Months-Mother-Be/dp/1419751484/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MCMDL2ZAD7F2&keywords=9+golden+months&qid=1679032078&sprefix=9+golden+months%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1
2. Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth,  Ina May Gaskin:

https://www.amazon.com/Ina-Mays-Guide-Childbirth-Gaskin/dp/0553381156/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FVP1AWTEEFFA&keywords=ina+may+guide+to+childbirth&qid=1679032252&sprefix=ina+ma%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1

Instagram Accounts:

1. Painfreebirth: https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/
2. Built to birth: https://www.instagram.com/builttobirth/
3. Love of a little one: https://www.instagram.com/loveofalittleone/
4. lalactation: https://www.instagram.com/lalactation/
5. Wholistic Postpartum : https://www.instagram.com/wholisticpostpartum/

Affirmations:

Built to birth: https://www.builttobirth.com/meditate

Mama natural: https://shop.mamanatural.com/products/pregnancy-affirmation-cards