Seeing that positive pregnancy test can leave us flying high with happiness, until the worry sets in. Today's episode seeks to educate you on what to expect in terms of appointments, symptoms and labs so there is less room in your mind for thinking something is going wrong.

Tips

1. Listen to your body's signals. Be kind to yourself when dietary and sleep habits need to shift.

2. Have a plan to say no to anything that doesn't serve this special time in your life and put your health and wellness first. Know your triggers- people pleasing, perfectionism, overworking to avoid feelings etc and have a plan to overcome them if you notice yourself reverting to old patterns of putting everyone before yourself.

3. Establish with your OB or midwife ahead of being pregnant for higher priority appointments.- Home midwives are the often the best for quick care and hello they come to your home.

4. Know how to advocate and pull your own labs if your state laws allow. Consider adding D3, B vitamins and...