Your First Trimester

You’re pregnant, and you’re wondering, now what? There is a lot to know about pregnancy, your changing body, and your developing baby. So much happens in that first trimester! You will experience changes in your body, your emotions, and your lifestyle. Your baby also goes through a lot of growth, developing into the little person you soon will see in less than nine months! This video takes a look at pregnancy in the first trimester and also talks about your baby’s journey in development.

Su Primer Trimestre

Ya estás embarazada y te preguntas, ¿y ahora qué? Hay mucho por saber acerca del embarazo, los cambios que se producen en el cuerpo y el bebé en crecimiento. ¡Pasan muchas cosas durante el primer trimestre! Sentirás cambios en el cuerpo, en tus emociones y estilo de vida. ¡Tu bebé también empieza a crecer y se convertirá en el pequeño que tendrás en menos de nueve meses! Este video desarrolla el primer trimestre del embarazo y también habla sobre los cambios del bebé durante su desarrollo. 

Getting Ready: Nesting

In this video, we will look at what nesting is and why it happens. Does it lead to labor, or is it just an old wives’ tale? Before you get out your broom and mop, let’s examine some safe ways to get your nesting mojo on—and when that mojo goes too far. Topics include: third trimester • nesting • energy levels • cleaning • organizing • cautions • baby’s room • baby equipment • making meals ahead • contact list • packing a hospital bag • overnight bag • longer-term bag • car seat.

Prenatal Care

You’re pregnant, and you have a lot to consider, including car seats, the nursery, baby clothes, and what brand of diapers you want to use. But the most important consideration right now is how you can take the best care of yourself and your developing baby. Your first step is setting up your prenatal care. In this video, we will discuss prenatal care, what you should expect at your prenatal checkups, and why they are so important to keeping you and your baby healthy. Topics include: health conditions • gestational diabetes • blood pressure • OB-GYN • midwife and folic acid.

Your Ultrasound Appointment

Getting to see your unborn baby on an ultrasound is an exciting and special event for any parent. It’s like unwrapping a wonderful gift as the scanner zooms in on your baby moving and bouncing around in your womb. But, as exciting as it is to see the baby, there is more to an obstetric ultrasound than just a thrill for the parents. Medical providers are also able to track the development, growth, due date, and overall health of an unborn baby. This video will discuss what to expect at an ultrasound appointment and give an incredible glimpse of your unborn baby’s world. Topics include: sound waves • transvaginal • transabdominal • 2D • 3D • gestational sac • ectopic • genetic disorder • nuchal translucency

Your Third Trimester

In this video, we’ll talk about your changing body, what you might be feeling, your baby’s journey in development, and what you can expect in your third trimester. Topics include: shortness of breath • heartburn • swelling • hemorrhoids • constipation • leg cramps • stretch marks • tender breasts • belly button • insomnia • baby dropping • Braxton-Hicks • emotions • exercise • fever and chills • bleeding • labor • mucus plug • ruptured amniotic sac • signs of labor • fetal movement.

Su Tercer Trimestre

Te estás aproximando al tercer trimestre y te sientes MUY embarazada. El bebé se agranda y puedes sentir cómo se mueve y patea. ¿Qué sucede ahí adentro? A medida que tu cuerpo cambia para acomodarse al bebé en crecimiento, tienes más probabilidades de sentirte más cansada, pero a la vez, sorpresivamente, más enérgica.­ ¡¡Tu bebé nacerá pronto!! En este video, hablaremos sobre los cambios en tu cuerpo, lo que puede que estés sintiendo, el camino del desarrollo del bebé y lo que sucederá en el tercer trimestre.

Bonding With Your Unborn Baby

From conception to birth, your baby embarks on an incredible nine-month journey. She is developing and growing from her own genetic blueprints. Even though you haven’t met her yet, you can start bonding with her while she is still growing in your womb. Learn about her incredible journey and how you and she are connected and explore the incredible masterpiece that is your son or daughter. Topics include: • pregnancy • conception • first trimester • fetal development • second trimester • third trimester • connection • bonding • ultrasound • unborn baby.

The Final Stretch

On your mark, get set, GO! The end of your pregnancy feels like one hundred days packed into one long month that oddly doesn’t seem long enough to get everything done to bring your baby home. There is so much to do and keep track of before birth! In this video we talk about the things in your pregnancy that you need to keep a close eye on, the things you need to prepare for, and how to recognize the important signs of labor. Phew! Hang in there! You really are on the final stretch! Topics Include: 3rd-trimester •Monitoring fetal movement •kick count •Braxton Hicks •birth plan •home help •baby items •crib •bassinette •car seat •travel •diaper bag •mucus plug •effacement •dilation •rupturing membranes •leaking water •bleeding •decreased fetal movement •contractions •early labor •active labor •