Does your doctor's office or midwifery practice offer these? Outside of prenatal healthcare, you may join a support circle in your community or online.
Circles
Prenatal care visits in group appointments: these can last a few hours and cover far more learning and deeper support than a traditional rushed solo visit.
Amy Crockett, Obstetrician and Creator of CenteringPregnancy
Greenville, South Carolina
Ask for a referral to a class near you! Or a virtual class anywhere!
Prenatal Yoga
At all stages of pregnancy and zero to advanced yoga practice, prenatal yoga is designed to nurture and challenge you. Prenatal yoga aims to inspire trust in your birthing journey while providing an open community to discuss what you are experiencing. You’re guided through a balance of relaxation and strengthening the muscles that support your body during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.
Sarah Longacre, Prenatal Yoga Instructor and Teacher Trainer
Blooma Minneapolis, MN
Prepare where you need it most
Get your house in order
Our traditions for pregnancy often focus on collecting stuff, having baby showers, and making plans in our schedule for Baby's or Babies' arrival. That's nesting! And that's normal. But what about some spring cleaning before nesting? Is there anything you need to work through? What do you actually need before your role in this world changes? Are you happy? What's causing stress? What would be most helpful from those around you?
Kendra Cherry, Author, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist
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