It breaks my heart whenever I see blogs, Facebook statuses, and Instagram photos of pregnant friends talking about how horrible pregnancy is, especially by calling themselves whales, cows, and worst of all, FAT. Many people have issues with profanity but that’s one ‘F’ word I truly can’t stand. Pregnancy, one of the most beautiful and miraculous times in a woman’s life, definitely has it’s ups and downs and there’s no telling how off the charts your hormones may send you on any given day. But if there was ever a time to feel special, joyful, and beautiful, it’s when you’re pregnant! Believe it or not, it’s definitely possible to love being pregnant. Even if you aren’t one of those people who simply adores every aspect of pregnancy you can still find things to love about the process; most importantly, yourself.

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Having a baby, whether it’s your first or fifth, is an exciting and anxious time. Baby birthing confuses many parents, as the information out there can be very conflicting. Most expectant parents focus on details pertaining to once the baby is here, like what outfit to bring them home from the hospital in, whether or not to co-sleep, and how your daily schedule will change.  But there’s a middle step people often don’t put enough thought into, the actual birth of your child. Childbirth is truly a transformative event and, despite the way movies and television often portray it, a natural process is not to be feared. Unfortunately many women enter the labor and delivery room with little knowledge of what to expect from their hospital and their own bodies. That’s why putting a great deal of care into planning your birth is important!

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