Third Trimester FAQ: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and How to Prepare

Mommy Labor Nurse

Liesel Teen

Parenting, Kids & Family

5 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 20 August 2025

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, we’re diving into a Q&A episode all about the third trimester! These questions came straight from you on Instagram, and I’m so excited to dig into them with more detail than I can fit in a story slide.

The third trimester can be a wild ride – full of physical changes, emotional shifts, and so many “is this normal?” moments. Whether you're prepping for labor, feeling the nesting urge kick in, or just dealing with discomforts, this episode is here to support you through it all 💪

We’re covering:

What to expect as labor approaches
Tips for easing common third-tri symptoms
How to prep your body and mind for delivery
Final to-dos before baby arrives
And lots more real talk + reassurance

Whether this is your first rodeo or your fourth, there’s something here for every mama navigating those final weeks.

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1:24.5	You're listening to the Mommy Labor Nurse podcast where you'll gain the tools, knowledge,
1:29.3	and confidence you need to erase the unknowns, feel in control, and have an even better
1:34.8	birth no matter how you deliver. My name is Leaseltine, mom of two practicing labor and
1:40.9	delivery nurse and your host. From over eight years and counting of working at
1:46.1	the bedside, I know that knowledge is the key to an even better birth. So tune in each week to
1:52.9	learn about all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum from me, a labor and delivery nurse
1:58.5	that's seen it all. And now let's get into this week's
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