Q&A: Strategies to Feel Less Overwhelmed During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Podcast

Vanessa Merten

Newborn, Parent, Homebirth, Vbac, Kids & Family, Doula, Firsttimemom, Midwife, Pregnancy, Doctor, Parenting, Pregnant, Vanessamerten, Physician, Csection, Prenatalcare, Breastfeeding, Naturalbirth, Nursing, Birthcenter, Family, Baby, Hospitalbirth, Health, Obgyn, Research, Trimester, Expecting, Labor, Mom, Diet, Dad, Birth

4.5 • 948 Ratings

🗓️ 12 February 2025

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

Pregnancy is an exciting journey, but it can also feel incredibly overwhelming. Today’s episode is inspired by a message from a listener struggling with the mental and emotional load of preparing for their baby’s arrival. If you feel overwhelmed, know you’re not alone. Between making important decisions and tackling a never-ending to-do list, it is easy to feel like there’s too much to do and not enough time to get it done. In this episode, we will explore why pregnancy can feel so overwhelming and how to manage the stress that comes with it. Learn about decision fatigue, why even small choices can feel exhausting, and how to simplify your decision-making process. Get practical strategies to break tasks into manageable steps and set realistic priorities. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to take a step back, refocus your energy on what truly matters, and navigate this journey with more confidence and less stress.

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0:00.0	You are listening to the pregnancy podcast with Vanessa Merton.
0:10.6	Hello, thank you for tuning into the pregnancy podcast.
0:15.6	Pregnancy is an exciting journey, but it can also feel incredibly overwhelming.
0:23.9	Today's episode is inspired by a message from a listener who's struggling with the mental and emotional load of preparing for their baby.
0:29.6	If you feel overwhelmed, know that you are not alone. Between making important decisions and
0:36.5	tackling a never-ending to-do list, it is so easy to feel like
0:41.2	there's too much to do and not enough time to get it done. In this episode, we will explore why
0:47.8	pregnancy can feel so overwhelming and how to manage the stress that comes with it. Learn about decision fatigue, why even small choices can feel exhausting,
0:58.8	and how to simplify your decision-making process.
1:02.3	Get practical strategies to break tasks into manageable steps and set realistic priorities.
1:08.6	Most importantly, you'll learn how to take a step back, refocus your
1:12.8	energy on what truly matters, and navigate this journey with more confidence and less stress.
1:19.6	You can find the complete article and all of the resources for this episode at
1:25.3	Pregnancypodcast.com slash overwhelm.
1:31.1	You are currently listening to the public feed of the podcast.
1:34.6	That gives you access to the last year of episodes.
1:38.7	Become a pregnancy podcast premium member.
1:41.8	You will get access to the private podcast feed with all ad-free content.
1:47.9	Plus, you can listen to the entire back catalog. There are hundreds of episodes exclusively available
1:54.8	to premium members that cover every topic for pregnancy, planning for your birth, and taking care of your newborn.
2:02.9	Check out pregnancy podcast premium at pregnancypodcast.com slash premium.
2:11.9	Save 20% off the Mommy Steps Insoles with the promo code feet. Mommy steps insoles combine optimal arch support
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