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There is no doubt that labour and delivery is pain

There is no doubt that labour and delivery is painful 😣
But I have to say, it’s all how you approach it.

If pain is feared, this may make your decision to have an epidural or use other means of pain management - which is totally fair. And the right choice for many women.

But for those of you that want to experience all the feels of natural labour, you can go into this pain with the mentality that yes, this is going to hurt but also this is what my body is meant to do. This is how birthing my baby is meant to feel.

The good news is that your body is intelligent and creates a plethora of natural hormones during labour to help mama through this pain.

Endorphins are some of these hormones - they are “feel-good” hormones that allow your body to fully experience the joy and empowerment that comes with natural labour.

When I was in labour with Sarelle, there were moments that I would say to myself I don’t know how I am going to do this. But deep down, I did. I trusted my body and it’s natural instincts and allowed my body to go through the motions (as uncomfortable and as long as they were) until she was here. I plan to do the same with my upcoming labour.

If you are preparing for labour and want to love it every step of the way, I encourage you to listen to this weeks episode with Corrine Brown @brownroots.love on how to “Empower yourself to love your labour embrace natural birth.”

This episode is not only my last one of the season, but it’s jam packed and extremely inspiring especially as I draw nearer to delivery day.

Check out the episode here at marniwasserman.com/030

#podcast #ultimatebabypodcast #ultimatebaby #birthempowerment #naturallabour #naturaldelivery #labouranddelivery #loveyourlabour #endorphins #naturalmama #healthymama

At 37 weeks the fetal movements are more pronounce

At 37 weeks the fetal movements are more pronounced, the emotions are up and down, the exhaustion is consuming, the pressure is intense, the breathing is restricted but I couldn’t be more excited to meet the little face hiding inside.

What will his personality be like? How is he going to come into this world? Will he be early or late? What is he coming here to teach me? What will it be like to have a boy? What will it be like to have two (under two)?

So many questions going through my head at this point.
BUT
I’m grateful that we made it to full term. I just need him to cook for a lil’ while longer while mama gets everything ready. We are almost there.

The countdown is on.
What were your final weeks like?

#fullterm #37weeks #myboy #boymomtobe #pregnant #verypregnant #bellyshot #babybump #excited #awaiting #nesting #bigbelly

We recently took Sarelle to her first holistic hyg

We recently took Sarelle to her first holistic hygiene appointment.

For no reason other than to just check in. As the daughter of a dentist I figured it’s never to early. With baby bro coming soon, I knew my time would be limited.

Her (almost) full set of teeth are in great shape but being consistent with flossing and brushing, she should be on track to prevent any issues down the line.

As part of her hygiene routine, we are using small floss sticks, a mini toothbrush and @the_green_beaver toothpaste. So far she lets me get in there to brush which is great.

As you can see in this picture, Sarelle was a total trooper at her appointment. Relaxed and calm on daddy’s lap.

If your toddler is eating, they need to be cleaning. Make their teeth a priority 😬

#toddlerhealth #dentalhealth #toddlerteeth #holistichygiene #wellness #ultimatebaby #teethcleaning

Loved every bite of these baked gingerbread pancak

Loved every bite of these baked gingerbread pancakes from breakfast this morning.

Sarelle did too apparently?!? Swipe to see.

Feeling so grateful to have had my good friend @juliedaniluk cook for me all weekend. Fuelling up my belly & #tubtwo. So lucky to have friends that can cook 🧡

We even made an extra batch of the pancakes to pop into the freezer for postpartum. Lucky me!

This recipe is out of Julie’s new cookbook Becoming Sugar Free. Definitely a book you want to get a copy of 💟

Mom & toddler approved ✅

#pancakes #gingerbread #becomingsugarfree #toddlerapproved #realfood #homemade #pregnant

I can feel the love already 💗💙 #bigsister #

I can feel the love already 💗💙

#bigsister #36weekspregnant #bellylove

You can never be too prepared for baby. Whether y

You can never be too prepared for baby.

Whether you are planning a home birth or hospital birth, having a bag ready to go is essential. This bag should contain all the items that you are going to need on delivery day so that you can feel relaxed and prepared (ish).

I packed all the items that will be comfort measures for me and as as the little babe when he comes into this world.

That way anyone on my birth team can just go into it and grab what is needed. I found this bag to be so helpful during my first labour.

I shared a video like this for my delivery with Sarelle but there are a few new additions to my bag this time.

What are some of the items in your go bag?

#gobag #deliveryday #readytogo
#homebirth #momoftwotobe #secondbaby

M is for tired Mama (and check out this delicious

M is for tired Mama (and check out this delicious hot bevvy recipe 👇🏼)

If you saw my stories last night you know I’m going through some extreme fatigue these last few days. Baby is trying g to tell me something!! (Slow the F down).

I’m finally sitting down to enjoy this amazing elixir I just made with a steeped bag of red raspberry leaf tea that I blended with a tablespoon of hazelnut butter & three dates! Wow, do I have a new favourite warm beverage.

I had no idea how RRL tea would taste with other ingredients as it’s very unique in flavour. But I am pleased to say it’s fantastic blended.

I’ve shared about the importance of dates for labour prep but RRL is also essential@to prepare the uterus. You can start drinking it in the second trimester starting with a cup per day, working your way up to three cups a day. It helps to tone and strengthen the uterus for a strong delivery. I did drink this as well leading up to delivering Sarelle and had a long exhausting labour but I’d like to think that it help a little. I know it was for sure helpful postpartum to bring my uterus back to size and help with healing. So again, you’ve got nothing to lose. It can only help and if you make it into a latte like this you will most definitely want it everyday.

Cheers! And now back on my feet to make dinner.

#redraspberryleaftea #elixir #homestretch #warmdrink #tiredmama #pregnancy #trimesterthree #uterushealth #sitabdsip

Still can’t get enough eggs on toast even at 9 m

Still can’t get enough eggs on toast even at 9 months pregnant.

Despite what pregnant mamas are told “don’t eat your eggs runny”. I say the runnier, the better!

It’s actually good to go over cook your yolks as they harness all the goodies for mamas body and babies brain! Nutrients like choline, fat, vitamin A D E & K, folate, B12.

Not to mention they taste wayyy better!

The list of what to avoid and not do during pregnancy is just so overwhelming and limiting. Focus on what you can eat. Real, whole foods 😍

The rest of this stack comprises of hard goat cheese, cado (as relly calls it), purple kraut and gluten free buckwheat bread.

What was your favourite pregnancy go to meal?

#hungrymama #pregnancycravings #eggsaredelicious #glutenfree #realfood #easylunch

36 weeks today means I start eating 6 dates a day.

36 weeks today means I start eating 6 dates a day.

This is a delicious way to prepare the body for labour.

The theory goes, that eating dates dates 4 weeks prior to labour can help to ripen the cervix.

This means that mamas:

🟤Are potentially more dilated
🟤Can have a faster first stage of labour
🟤More likely to have in tact membranes
🟤More likely to spontaneously go into labour

Overall it can only positively affect the outcome of labour and delivery without adverse effects on mama and baby. So there is really nothing to lose, even if none of these things mentioned above happen. I can’t say for sure that all of this happened with Sarelle but as I said, it’s at least worth trying and there are studies to prove it’s effectiveness. So hopefully I have more success with #tubtwo.

By the way, you can use Deglet dates, which are smaller and therefore you would need six dates. But if you are using medjool dates you would only need three dates.

Here are the many ways I plan on incorporating dates into my day:

🤎Adding chopped dates into my morning oatmeal or chia bowl
🤎Adding dates to sweeten any recipe I am making whether it’s a muffin or hot beverage (going to be making some red raspberry leaf and date lattes coming up soon)
🤎Make homemade date and nut bars or eat a ready to go bar like @larabar
🤎Add soaked dates to nut butter to spread on toast
🤎Use dates to sweeten homemade salad dressing
🤎Enjoying them straight up, sliced in half and stuffed with nut butter

Please share your creative date ideas for me and other mama’s!

#36weekspregnant #9monthspregnant #6datesaday #cervicalripening #healthymama #healthypregnancy #eatrealfood

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There is no doubt that labour and delivery is pain

There is no doubt that labour and delivery is painful 😣
But I have to say, it’s all how you approach it.

If pain is feared, this may make your decision to have an epidural or use other means of pain management - which is totally fair. And the right choice for many women.

But for those of you that want to experience all the feels of natural labour, you can go into this pain with the mentality that yes, this is going to hurt but also this is what my body is meant to do. This is how birthing my baby is meant to feel.

The good news is that your body is intelligent and creates a plethora of natural hormones during labour to help mama through this pain.

Endorphins are some of these hormones - they are “feel-good” hormones that allow your body to fully experience the joy and empowerment that comes with natural labour.

When I was in labour with Sarelle, there were moments that I would say to myself I don’t know how I am going to do this. But deep down, I did. I trusted my body and it’s natural instincts and allowed my body to go through the motions (as uncomfortable and as long as they were) until she was here. I plan to do the same with my upcoming labour.

If you are preparing for labour and want to love it every step of the way, I encourage you to listen to this weeks episode with Corrine Brown @brownroots.love on how to “Empower yourself to love your labour embrace natural birth.”

This episode is not only my last one of the season, but it’s jam packed and extremely inspiring especially as I draw nearer to delivery day.

Check out the episode here at marniwasserman.com/030

#podcast #ultimatebabypodcast #ultimatebaby #birthempowerment #naturallabour #naturaldelivery #labouranddelivery #loveyourlabour #endorphins #naturalmama #healthymama

At 37 weeks the fetal movements are more pronounce

At 37 weeks the fetal movements are more pronounced, the emotions are up and down, the exhaustion is consuming, the pressure is intense, the breathing is restricted but I couldn’t be more excited to meet the little face hiding inside.

What will his personality be like? How is he going to come into this world? Will he be early or late? What is he coming here to teach me? What will it be like to have a boy? What will it be like to have two (under two)?

So many questions going through my head at this point.
BUT
I’m grateful that we made it to full term. I just need him to cook for a lil’ while longer while mama gets everything ready. We are almost there.

The countdown is on.
What were your final weeks like?

#fullterm #37weeks #myboy #boymomtobe #pregnant #verypregnant #bellyshot #babybump #excited #awaiting #nesting #bigbelly

We recently took Sarelle to her first holistic hyg

We recently took Sarelle to her first holistic hygiene appointment.

For no reason other than to just check in. As the daughter of a dentist I figured it’s never to early. With baby bro coming soon, I knew my time would be limited.

Her (almost) full set of teeth are in great shape but being consistent with flossing and brushing, she should be on track to prevent any issues down the line.

As part of her hygiene routine, we are using small floss sticks, a mini toothbrush and @the_green_beaver toothpaste. So far she lets me get in there to brush which is great.

As you can see in this picture, Sarelle was a total trooper at her appointment. Relaxed and calm on daddy’s lap.

If your toddler is eating, they need to be cleaning. Make their teeth a priority 😬

#toddlerhealth #dentalhealth #toddlerteeth #holistichygiene #wellness #ultimatebaby #teethcleaning

Loved every bite of these baked gingerbread pancak

Loved every bite of these baked gingerbread pancakes from breakfast this morning.

Sarelle did too apparently?!? Swipe to see.

Feeling so grateful to have had my good friend @juliedaniluk cook for me all weekend. Fuelling up my belly & #tubtwo. So lucky to have friends that can cook 🧡

We even made an extra batch of the pancakes to pop into the freezer for postpartum. Lucky me!

This recipe is out of Julie’s new cookbook Becoming Sugar Free. Definitely a book you want to get a copy of 💟

Mom & toddler approved ✅

#pancakes #gingerbread #becomingsugarfree #toddlerapproved #realfood #homemade #pregnant

I can feel the love already 💗💙 #bigsister #

I can feel the love already 💗💙

#bigsister #36weekspregnant #bellylove

You can never be too prepared for baby. Whether y

You can never be too prepared for baby.

Whether you are planning a home birth or hospital birth, having a bag ready to go is essential. This bag should contain all the items that you are going to need on delivery day so that you can feel relaxed and prepared (ish).

I packed all the items that will be comfort measures for me and as as the little babe when he comes into this world.

That way anyone on my birth team can just go into it and grab what is needed. I found this bag to be so helpful during my first labour.

I shared a video like this for my delivery with Sarelle but there are a few new additions to my bag this time.

What are some of the items in your go bag?

#gobag #deliveryday #readytogo
#homebirth #momoftwotobe #secondbaby

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