chapter ten: second trimester

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Second Trimester

1)

Fuel your body with pregnancy superfoods.

Everything mommy eats, baby eats. Choosing nutrient-dense foods such as avocado, green veggies, and chia seeds (does chocolate count?) provides incredible nutrition to baby. Don't forget your prenatal vitamins!

2)

Start shopping for maternity clothes.

We totally get it—your body is changing in ways you never saw coming, and your clothes aren't fitting quite right anymore. Make this new shopping experience fun and memorable. Plan a mom's day out— invite your girls, grab something yummy for lunch and get to shopping! Be excited about creating this new maternity style.

3)

Start planning maternity leave and postpartum work schedule.

Yes, it's time to tell your boss. Discuss maternity leave and postpartum plans with him or her. How long do you wish to stay out? Will you work from home or return to work post-delivery? Do you plan to stay home with your child indefinitely? These are things to consider when finding a balance between your job and becoming a new mom.

4)

Create your baby registry.

Grab that scanner and go, go, go! Now this will be fun! Be sure to let friends and family know where you're registered so they can shower (ha) you and baby with gifts.

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