Third Trimester Realities vs. Expectations: Managing Weight Gain, Slee – Biohacking Brittany

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Jun 21, 2024

Third Trimester Realities vs. Expectations: Managing Weight Gain, Sleep Struggles, Back Pain, and My Favorite Maternity Wear

In this episode, I dive into the nitty-gritty of navigating the third trimester of my pregnancy, all while maintaining focus on holistic health and well-being.

I talk about the importance of comfortable maternity wear, and how I've managed to stay healthy without feeling run down.

I also touch on my sleep struggles, and the supplements and brands that have made pregnancy more bearable.

Listen in as I give an open and honest look at navigating pregnancy and preparing for the arrival of my baby.

I talk about:

06:00 - The experience of moving houses during my third trimester

09:30 - Weight gain in my third trimester and how I felt about it

16:00 - What clothes I wear while I’m super pregnant: Bumpsuit (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY)

25:00 - Maternity wear recommendations: Juunaday (code: BRITTANY), Legoe Heritage

30:00 - Getting my hair and nails done during the third trimester

35:00 - How I solve my problems with sleep: Magnesium (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY)

37:00 - Struggling with baby brain and how I plan to get my brain back to normal postpartum

39:00 - Overcoming debilitating back pain

44:00 - Why I slowed down my exercise routine and what I’m doing now

47:00 - My baby shower experience and recommendations

55:00 - My third trimester experience overall

Questions answered in this episode:

How has Brittany's third trimester differed from her first and second trimesters?
How has Brittany's diet and exercise routine changed during her third trimester?
How do you manage back pain during the third trimester?
How can self-care help you through the third trimester?
What clothing advice does Brittany have for the third trimester?
Which brands are recommended for comfortable pregnancy clothing?
How do you manage sleep issues during pregnancy?
What is “Baby Brain” and how is Brittany affected by it?

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