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The physical changes your body will undergo during pregnancy is immense. Ultimately, your body and baby need you to grow. I encourage you to see this as a time to cherish the strength and wisdom in your body, to realize that you are changing in order to become something different, someone greater; you are becoming a mother. It is important to note that there are healthy ways to make this transition. For most women it is recommended you gain about 20-30 pounds, but please ask

Not the prettiest thing to talk about - but if you don’t go, you know! Interesting facts: - The intestinal tract flow (peristalsis) slows in pregnancy to help you absorb more nutrients from your food. If there isn’t enough fiber and water to move food through your body - it slows down even more. - If you are breastfeeding - making milk takes a lot of water. Your body will use its water stores to make milk - therefore you are more likely to be constipated. Drink more water :

Your pregnancy is just the start of motherhood. From conception onward YOU ARE A MOTHER! During this time, it is important to surround yourself with those that are willing and able to support you in this task. Proverbs 31: 10-31 describes the characteristics of a ‘noble woman’, and while we do not wear scarlet or need to buy fields in which to plant vineyards the sentiment rings through. My favorite lines are: A noble woman cares and provides for her family: “ She is clothe

One of the most difficult parts of early pregnancy is the nausea and vomiting that occurs from increasing progesterone levels and a higher metabolism. The progesterone will support your pregnancy until your placenta is fully formed and takes over the job around 14 weeks. This is why you may feel better around this time. There are tips to help support your body - but it is also important to acknowledge these feelings are normal and healthy in pregnancy. (The exception is hyper