36 WEEKS PREGNANT

courtesy of Lola Melani @LolaMelani

MOTHERHOOD

TIPS ON PREPARATION AND SELF-CARE DURING YOUR EXTRAORDINARY TIME

JENNY’S PREGNANCY MUST-HAVES:

  • Doula

    • Supportive coach (emotionally & physically)

    • Prenatal and Postnatal support

  • Pelvic health specialist

    • strengthening techniques

    • recovery methods

  • Perineal massage

    • 6 weeks leading up to delivery

    • prevents tearing

    • relaxes necessary muscles to push

  • Breathing Techniques

    • straw-in water exercise

    • peanut ball, squat position deep- breathing

JENNY’S MUST HAVE MAMA ITEMS:

  • Exercise Ball

    • Useful for prenatal exercise & soothes baby to sleep once arrived.

    • Mimics motion of the womb

  • Dr. Bown bottles

    • Prevents gas

    • Helps tremendously with baby reflux

  • Breastfeeding support

    • Lactation Consultant

“I’ve always wanted to be a mom.
To have a child of my own whom I can love and nurture.
Now that I am a mom, wow the lessons I’ve learned and continue to learn! I love to share and support my fellow mamas (especially in our industry).

One thing is for constant. Unconditional Love. I thought I knew this type of love. Then I had Jessa.”
— Jenny Laroche