Second Trimester Deep Dive: What to Expect and How to Get Ready

Second Trimester Deep Dive: What to Expect and How to Get Ready

Author: Liesel Teen August 13, 2025 Duration: 27:57

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, we're doing another Ask Me Anything – and this time it's all about the second trimester!

These episodes are always a hit (and one of my faves to record!) because I get to answer your real questions from Instagram stories – with way more detail than I can fit into a slide.

Inside this episode, we're covering:

  • What's up with peeing when you sneeze (and what to do about it)

  • Kick counting basics – when to start and how it works

  • Glucose tolerance testing tips and what to expect

  • What to know about placenta previa

  • Do you really need a birth class?

  • And more second-tri insights you don't want to miss!

Whether you're 13 weeks or 27, this one's full of relatable info and practical tips to help you feel more confident in your pregnancy.


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Liesel Teen, a labor and delivery nurse, hosts Mommy Labor Nurse as a space for honest conversations about pregnancy and birth. Each episode is built on the idea that knowledge can transform fear into confidence for expecting parents. You’ll find a mix of practical, evidence-based discussions on common pregnancy topics, along with interviews featuring a range of birth professionals who share their insights. Perhaps most powerfully, the podcast includes personal birth stories that capture the vast spectrum of real-life experiences, from straightforward deliveries to more complex situations. It’s a resource designed to inform and empower, offering perspectives that help listeners prepare for their own journeys. Remember, the content here is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice from your own care provider. Join Liesel for these weekly conversations that aim to support you through one of life’s most significant transitions.
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