Let’s Talk First Trimester Feels!

​As most of you are aware, we are expecting baby #3!
​​I am in my second trimester and finally feeling somewhat secure with being pregnant. 

*A genuine thank you for all of the love, support, and concern for mine and baby's health!* 

​What do I mean by that? 

I am a high-risk pregnancy. I check in with Maternal-Fetal Medicine once a month. I am also co-managed with NUCCA Chiropractic Care and Functional Medicine.

Pregnancy is worrying in general but when you’re high risk, when you’ve previously lost a baby, and/or suffer from infertility- it’s a whole new ball game.

It's a girl!

I didn’t want to announce this pregnancy until I was out of my first trimester, as I’m sure a lot of women can relate.
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If I had a dollar for every time I was asked one of these following questions, I think I’d be able to make a student loan payment.

Were you trying?
Are you scared being pregnant again?
What are you doing prenatal wise?

​Lemme dig into these questions…

Were you trying?

I somewhat think this has turned into a word vomit question- it seems almost second nature to ask nowadays. However, I also think it is typically asked out of a place of love due to infertility being on the rise.

I speak on infertility often because I can relate. Infertility is hard and it is complex and it is exhausting. It’s something I personally have struggled with and it’s something I treat regularly.

Infertility is also interesting to me because it’s as if no one really wants to talk about actively trying to get pregnant…. As if it’s supposed to be some dirty secret.
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Well, I’m here to tell you it shouldn’t be and isn’t some type of dirty little secret. 

*Insert “Dirty Little Secret” by The All-American Rejects in your head.*

There is also SO much focus on women’s infertility BUT it takes two to tango. A man’s sperm needs to be viable and healthy to create a baby just like a women’s egg. When trying to conceive both partners need support. A woman cannot exhaust her being, trying to conceive a baby when her partner is equally as responsible.
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Being an expert in women’s health, I can tell you firsthand, it’s not just your hormones that need to be addressed. It’s your entire health and wellness- physically, mentally, and emotionally. Healing your body from the inside out makes for a healthier pregnancy, prenatal and postnatal. 

Are you scared being pregnant again?

As adressed in one of my blogs, my last pregnancy ended in an emergency C-section. This resulted in a little over 6 week stay in the NICU for my daughter, Zirah- along with a long road to recovery for me.

I’m not scared being pregnant again. I am first of all thankful, but also very aware. I am very aware and preventatively treating issues before they have a chance to arise. (I’ll speak on this in a little bit.) I know that any added stress to myself only negatively impacts both me and baby. Reducing stress and reducing added toxins is HUGE during pregnancy. Hell, even before pregnancy, even if you never want to be pregnant- do yourself a favor and cut out the Negative Nancy’s and the positive energy sucking vampires. Reduce the processed foods, added sugars, fast food meals, etc. Your health and well-being will thank you.

From Zirah’s pregnancy to now, I have thoroughly focused on healing my body from the inside out. I feel amazing, so far, besides the being tired- but that’s a given. With my other two viable pregnancies, I was sick the entire time! Pregnancy shouldn’t be miserable; it truly shouldn’t be! This is your body screaming that it needs help. 

What are you doing prenatal wise?

Remember, not all supplements are created equal! That's first and foremost. Life changing supplements aren't cheap; cheap supplements aren't life changing.

I do not charge for supplemental consults for my pregnant mamas, ever.
If you’d like to know what I recommend and have it shipped to your door, please, contact me! 

​I have four prenatal supplement suggestions (almost always):
Prenatal

• It takes a lot of vitamins and minerals to grow a baby! Let alone, support you.

Omega

• Reduces inflammation and promotes overall health. Fun Fact: a high quality omega 3 can double the fat content of your breast milk.

Probiotic

• Building and supporting the gut microbiome is key. 

Magnesium

• A co-factor for over 300 enzymes- helps with sleep, aches and pain, headaches, etc. 

Topical Progesterone Serum

• "The pregnancy hormone"- helps maintain a healthy pregnancy. Low levels in the first trimester can result in miscarriage.

As you can see, I am not listing the specific names for a reason, I don’t want you running to your local grocery store or Amazon to order these products. They MUST be high quality. They also need to be managed and regulated by your doctor. 

Chiropractic care is vital before, during, and after pregnancy as well. 

Pregnancy can be scary; the uncertainty can be overwhelming. I'm here to help. If you or someone you know is struggling with infertility, loss, and/or need prenatal support- please, reach out! 

​As always, I'm sending all my love and support to those struggling with conception,
Dr. Taryn