Pregnancy Unpacked: Am I Pregnant? What to Know Before You See Two Pink Lines | 162

Pregnancy Unpacked: Am I Pregnant? What to Know Before You See Two Pink Lines | 162

Author: Trish Ware, RN April 23, 2025 Duration: 16:10

This is Pregnancy Unpacked, a week-by-week series where Trish walks you through every stage of pregnancy. This isn’t your standard “what size fruit is the baby?” podcast - this is real talk bringing you the truth, the science, the symptoms, the “what’s normal?” and “what’s not?” during each stage of pregnancy.

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Today, Trish is unpacking the “Am I Pregnant?” phase, and what you need to know before you know.

She’s getting into:

  • Navigating the “maybe” phase, common fears, and uncertainties.
  • Fertilization, ovulation, implantation–and more.
  • Timing and accuracy of pregnancy tests.
  • Taking care of your body and your mental health.
  • Guidance for women trying to conceive.
  • The importance of honoring the present moment.

Whether your test is positive, negative, still too early to tell, or you're just wondering what the heck your body is doing right now —this episode is for you.

00:00 Welcome to Pregnancy Unpacked

03:09 Your Week-By-Week Pregnancy Series

05:04 Am I Pregnant?

06:24 Understanding Pregnancy Tests

10:17 Taking Care of Yourself

Resources:

Calm Labor Guide

First Trimester Secret Podcast

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Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.


Ever find yourself scrolling through endless forums late at night, wondering about the real, unfiltered details of childbirth that no one seems to talk about plainly? The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama is here to change that. Hosted by Trish Ware, RN, this podcast draws directly from her years in the delivery room, where she’s helped bring thousands of newborns into the world. She knows the questions that keep you up at night, from the logistical-like how to effectively push or what Pitocin actually does-to the vulnerable fears about epidurals, VBACs, or those embarrassing but totally normal moments. Trish moves beyond clinical jargon to offer honest, compassionate, and evidence-based insights that feel like a conversation with a trusted friend who’s seen it all. Each episode tackles a specific aspect of pregnancy, labor, and early parenting, like navigating breastfeeding challenges or figuring out newborn care, with the goal of replacing anxiety with practical knowledge. Tuning into this podcast means getting a seasoned labor nurse’s perspective delivered with warmth and a deep understanding of what you’re going through, helping you feel more prepared and empowered for your own journey.
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