First Trimester Realities vs. Expectations: My Unfiltered Journey Through Nausea, Body Changes, Mental Health Struggles and Becoming a First Time Mom

In this episode, I take you behind the curtains and dive deep into the real and raw journey of my first trimester as a first time mom. I talk about mental health, coping with nausea, and the curveballs of pregnancy diets. I also discussed the importance of early midwife applications, the invaluable support from doulas, and demystified first trimester sex.  Pregnancy is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Whether you're expecting, planning to be, or simply curious about the journey, this episode has something for you.   WE TAALK ABOUT: 06:00 - My Baby Steps course is still open 17:00 - Finding out about my pregnancy early and the changes in my mental health 23:00 - Symptoms during my first trimester and changes in my diet 28:00 - My mental health struggles 34:00 - Suffering from nausea all day, not just in the morning 47:00 - How I exercise during first trimester 52:00 - Changes in my skin during pregnancy and my high HCG levels 56:00 - My decision to go with midwife care and proactive approach in considering a home birth 1:01:00 - The book: The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth 1:05:00 - My libido and still having sex during pregnancy   SPONSORS: Discover your biological age and improve your healthspan with Glycanage. Use the code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for a 15% discount. Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount!     RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts