13 WEEK PREGNANCY UPDATE | SYMPTOMS + BUMPDATE

I'm officially in the 2nd trimester (I think?)! I'm thrilled to have gotten this far, but still feeling a bit nervous/anxious about the pregnancy. My doctor has assured me that everything should go smoothly from here on out, so for now I'm just soaking it all in. And boy oh boy has my bump popped! I can't believe I'm going to be a mother of 2 in a little over 6 months!
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[@maiacarter1497]

Congratulations on a healthy sticky baby mama!! Sorry for your losses you have had. TTC soon, had a missed miscarriage which was our second loss beginning of April. Was supposed to be 12 weeks. Hoping and praying for another next time we are pregnant!!

[@brandirowell3197]

I was just looking for you yesterday💃🏾 Said a small prayer for you and baby and BOOM, here ya are! Merry Chriatmas!

[@christianawilson479]

Love the honesty and positivity.

[@positivetransformationswit6207]

So happy you are expecting again take care❤❤❤

[@bombonsita4437]

Thanks for being honest

[@chloecaliz1193]

I’ve been waking up at 4am every morning and it’s sucks too! 😭

[@RugbyPrincessT]

Is no one doing their kegals or is this something I have to look forward to regardless of my pelvic exercises?

[@natabulous6429]

Kegals aren't always the answer (PTA here) they can actually cause a overly tight pelvic floor and cause leaking symptoms to increase. Look into deep core exercises safe for pregnancy. The deep core TA muscles are very important to help support your growing tummy. I'd sear on YT "prenatal deep core" and there's several videos available

[@RugbyPrincessT]

@@natabulous6429 Hi, yes this is what I meant to add. I workout regularly and do a good amount of pelvic work. Just wondered if after all of this will I still be at risk of this kind of suffering after I have child one day?

[@natabulous6429]

@@RugbyPrincessT one of tha factors that plays a role in how your pelvic floor will be post partum is how you push in labor. Coached pushing, while on your back, purple pushing are all more likely to cause tears and pelvic floor issues.
Pushing in your perfered position, all fours or standing/leaning (works with gravity) J breathing during contractions, horse breathing are all things that can help decrease pelvic floor problems.