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Third Trimester Biohacks: Optimizing Sleep with Nutrition, Easing Back Pain, Tailoring Exercise, and Preparing for a Home Water Birth
I'm in my third trimester and so excited to share my experiences, tips, and biohacks!
I talk about managing food cravings, balancing nutrients, and my protein smoothie recipe for better sleep.
Finally, I also delve into easing back pain, adapting exercise routines, and preparing for a home water birth.
We talk about:
07:30 - Balancing nutrition during my third trimester
15:00 - Drinking protein-packed nighttime smoothies to help me sleep: Larabar protein bars
22:00 - Magnesium (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) and U shaped pillows for better sleep
30:00 - How I treated my back pain: Massage, acupuncture, osteopathy
37:00 - The benefits of pelvic floor physiotherapy and using the pelvic floor wand
41:30 - Exercises I do during my third trimester after my back pain is gone: Weight lifting, no cardio
45:00 - Planning to encapsulate my placenta
Questions answered in this episode:
- How has my diet changed during my third trimester?
- Why should you see an Osteopath instead of a Chiropractor for back pain during pregnancy?
- What snacks can you eat for late-night cravings during the third trimester?
- How does Brittany manage sleep difficulties during her third trimester?
- What exercise adjustments did Brittany make during her third trimester?
- What therapies has Brittany found effective for alleviating lower back pain during pregnancy?
- How do you balance cravings and intuition with nutritional needs during pregnancy?
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Resources:
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- Past podcasts: my second trimester experience, and biohacks, third trimester experience, first trimester experience and biohacks
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