Pregnancy Mini Course
Navigating Your Pregnancy with Confidence & Clarity
Struggling with uncertainty, discomfort, or fear around your pregnancy journey?
You’re not alone. Many expectant parents feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice, medical jargon, and unpredictable symptoms. This course is designed to simplify the journey. With compassion and clarity, you’ll gain real insight into what’s happening in your body and your baby—and feel empowered every step of the way.
For just $35 you’ll get lifetime access to this course and learn:
What to Expect by Trimester
How your body and baby evolve across the first, second, and third trimesters—plus warning signs you should never ignore.
How to Prepare for Birth & Postpartum
Practical steps—from packing your bag to postpartum recovery plans—so you’re ready when labor begins.
Decision Tools for Labor & Delivery
Understand options, coping techniques, medical interventions, and when to call your care team.
Golden Hour & Early Bonding
Learn the evidence behind skin-to-skin, delayed cord clamping, and how to support early breastfeeding and bonding.
This Course is For You If:
You’re expecting your first baby (or just want a clearer roadmap)
You’ve been told “everything is normal,” but still feel anxious or uncertain
You want trusted, evidence-based guidance—not conflicting internet myths
You want to feel confident and proactive about your birth experience
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Introduction
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Introduction
This course guides you through every stage of pregnancy—what’s happening with your body, your baby, and how to prepare for labor and postpartum. With expert insights on prenatal care, warning signs, and practical preparation tips, you’ll feel confident, informed, and empowered. Perfect for first-time parents and anyone wanting a clear roadmap from the first trimester through the golden hour after birth.
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How a Due Date is Determined
Learn how ovulation and menstrual cycles shape estimated due dates, why timelines are averages, and what defines a full-term pregnancy lasting 37–42 weeks.
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Prenatal Care Schedule
Understand trimester-based visit schedules, essential screenings, ultrasounds, and lab work. Learn how prenatal care supports healthy outcomes for both mother and baby.
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First Trimester
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First Trimester Overview
Discover early pregnancy development, including brain, spinal cord, and heart formation. Understand symptoms, risks, and why early prenatal care is crucial for a healthy start.
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What to Watch For
Recognize warning signs: extreme nausea, high fever, or pregnancy loss indicators. Learn why risks decrease once a heartbeat is established, and when to seek help.
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Second Trimester
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Second Trimester Overview
Experience relief from morning sickness, possible energy increase, and body adjustments. Learn about the anatomy scan, libido shifts, and what baby is developing during this stage.
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The Anatomy Scan
Understand the anatomy scan’s purpose: evaluating baby’s growth, placenta location, and overall development. Learn why it’s essential, and how it can identify gender if desired.
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What's Happening with Baby
Explore key milestones like hearing sounds, fingerprints forming, and viability around 24 weeks. Baby grows rapidly—about the size of a banana—and gains essential development features.
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Screenings & What to Watch For
Learn about gestational diabetes, anemia testing, and Rhogam if Rh negative. Understand standardized screening methods and why these mid-pregnancy checks matter for long-term health. Recognize serious symptoms: high blood pressure, headaches, bleeding, vision changes, fever, or water breaking. Know how to differentiate normal discomforts from urgent concerns.
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Third Trimester
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Third Trimester Overview
Prepare for baby’s final growth phase. Learn about movement monitoring, organ readiness, and increasing symptoms like contractions, sleep changes, and pelvic pressure.
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What to Expect
Monitor baby’s activity with kick counts, notice colostrum production, and prepare for Group B Strep testing. Learn why baby’s sleep-wake cycle becomes predictable this stage.
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What's Happening with Baby
Understand baby’s readiness: fully developed organs, fat accumulation, head engagement, and weight gain. Recognize how baby positions for birth and what this means for mom’s comfort.
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The Last Two Weeks of Pregnancy
Recognize heightened discomfort, stronger Braxton Hicks contractions, and pelvic pressure. Learn how your body prepares for labor during these final days of pregnancy.
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Labor
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Early Labor
Identify early labor: mucus plug release, bloody show, diarrhea, or cramping. Learn how to recognize the start of birth and time contractions.
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Active Labor
Recognize stronger, regular contractions, maternal focus, and the 5-1-1 rule. Learn when it’s time to call your provider and prepare for birth.
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Coping Mechanisms in Active Labor
Practice breathing, massage, hydrotherapy, and comfort measures like birth balls. Understand medical management options like nitrous, IV meds, or epidurals. Support matters most.
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Birth
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Transition and Pushing
Prepare for intense contractions and “self-doubt.” Understand natural pushing urges, how long pushing may last, and how contractions help deliver baby.
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Meeting Your Baby
Celebrate birth with skin-to-skin, delayed cord clamping, and golden hour bonding. Learn immediate newborn checks, placenta delivery, and postpartum care.
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The Golden Hour
Understand the first hour’s importance: bonding, breastfeeding, temperature regulation, and uterine recovery. Learn why rest, hydration, and asking for help matter postpartum.
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Closing