What Most Moms Get Wrong in the Third Trimester—And How to Avoid Regret

3rd trimester mistakes, pregnancy tips, kick counts, changing OB providers, labor prep, birth plan, postpartum advice—the essentials for a safer, more confident pregnancy, birth, and recovery. 🌟 If you want a confident, well-prepared third trimester and postpartum, this class is made for you! https://www.pullingcurls.com/online-p... ✨ What You'll Learn: ✅ Why trusting your provider matters & how to switch if needed ✅ How to do kick counts correctly to track baby’s well-being ✅ Understanding third trimester testing & advocating for yourself ✅ When and how to take a birth class for maximum impact ✅ How to truly prepare for postpartum—what no one tells you! 💖 SUBSCRIBE HERE for more real pregnancy support and expert tips for every trimester:    / @pregnancynurse   🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: 👉 Kick Count Cheat Sheet: https://pregnurse.com/free-resources/... 👉 Podcast Episode on Kick Counts: https://www.pullingcurls.com/259-kick... 👉 Video on Cervix Preparation:    • Four Ways to Prepare Your Cervix and Avoid...   🌟 WATCH NEXT: ➡️ Early Signs of Labor:    • Are You Missing These Early Signs That Lab...   ➡️ How to Push During Labor:    • How to Push During Labor: Timing, Methods,...   ➡️ Has Your Baby Dropped?    • Has Your Baby Dropped? The Signs You Can't...   👩‍⚕️ ABOUT HILARY: Hilary Erickson, The Pregnancy Nurse®, is an RN-BSN with over 20 years of labor and delivery experience, plus she's a mom of three. She specializes in prenatal education and helps thousands of families every year prepare for childbirth with real, expert advice. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro & why these mistakes matter 00:20 Mistake #1: Sticking with a provider you don’t trust 02:03 Mistake #2: Not doing (or incorrectly doing) kick counts 03:25 Benefits of kick counts & how to do them 03:58 Kick counts: lowering stillbirth risk 04:59 Mistake #3: Not understanding third trimester testing 06:23 Mistake #4: Taking your birth class too late 07:59 Mistake #5: Not preparing for postpartum 08:29 Bonus: Preparing your cervix 📲 Find us on social @pregnancynurse pregnurse.com | pullingcurls.com ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video provides general, evidence-based pregnancy information and is not individualized medical advice. Always consult your own provider about your specific pregnancy, health conditions, and care—especially as recommendations and best practices can change over time. Hilary provides up-to-date info, but your provider's guidance is key for your situation. #ThirdTrimesterTips #PregnancyAdvice #birthpreparation