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Apr 2024
20m 33s

Journey Through Pregnancy: Your Pelvic H...

Dr. Lea Feghali PT, MPEd, DPT
About this episode

This episode guides you through the stages of pregnancy. It includes Dr. Lea's personal experiences, physical changes, trimester-specific tips, and insights on pelvic health. The episode discusses the joy and nervousness of the first trimester, the 'honeymoon' phase of the second trimester, and important decisions in the third trimester. It emphasizes positive childbirth stories and concludes with key insights on trusting your intuition, fostering a positive birth environment, and maintaining pelvic health.

"الرحلة خلال الحمل: من الثلث الأول إلى الولادة"

هذه الحلقة ترشدك خلال مراحل الحمل. تتضمن تجارب الدكتورة ليا الشخصية، والتغييرات الجسدية، والنصائح الخاصة بكل فترة، والبصيرة حول صحة الحوض. تتناول الحلقة فرحة وعصبية الثلث الأول، فترة 'شهر العسل' في الثلث الثاني، والقرارات المهمة في الثلث الثالث. يُشدد على قصص الولادة الإيجابية ويختتم برؤى رئيسية حول الثقة بحدسك، وتعزيز بيئة الولادة الإيجابية، والحفاظ على صحة الحوض.

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