Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 12-14: Hello Second Trimester, Now What? | 170

Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 12-14: Hello Second Trimester, Now What? | 170

Author: Trish Ware, RN May 21, 2025 Duration: 16:10

Congratulations on entering the second trimester!

In this episode of Pregnancy Unpacked, Trish guides you through weeks 12-14 of pregnancy — the beginning of your second trimester!

You'll learn about

  • Your baby's growth from weeks 12 to 14.
  • What's happening in your body.
  • What to expect at your prenatal visits. 
  • Tips on managing symptoms like constipation and round ligament pain.
  • Discover how to start preparing for labor mentally and physically. 
  • Building your birth team! 

Remember to advocate for yourself and start building your birth team now. Tune in every Wednesday for more real talk and support during your pregnancy!

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More from Pregnancy Unpacked: 

Grab the Second Trimester Prep Pack

Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 10-12: The End of the First Trimester

Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 8-10: Your First Prenatal Appointment & Early Pregnancy Tips

Pregnancy Unpacked Weeks 6-8: You, Baby, & Pregnancy Hormones

00:58 Entering the Second Trimester

02:30 Baby's Growth and Development

04:40 What to Expect at Prenatal Visits

06:56 Changes in Your Body

09:39 Preparing for Birth

12:43 Building Your Birth Team

Resources:

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Next Steps with LNM:

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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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