Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
2117: [Part 1] The S*** They Don't Tell You: 12 Things New Parents Need to Know by Dan Schmidt with Nerd Fitness
28 Mar 2024
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2117: Dan Schmidt from NerdFitness.com shares a raw and unfiltered look at the realities of pregnancy and early parenthood, debunking common myths with personal anecdotes and expert insights. His engaging storytelling arms future parents with the truths seldom spoken about, from the challenges of conception to the messiness and emotional rollercoaster of bringing a new life into the world. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/the-shit-they-dont-tell-you-12-things-new-parents-need-to-know/ Quotes to ponder: "It can take months, even years, for a perfectly healthy, young couple to conceive." "Pregnancy is long and messy - everything hurts." "You may not love your child straight away, and that's totally OK." Episode references: UpToDate on Miscarriage: Very Common: https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/uptodate NHS on Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle: https://www.nhs.uk/ Pregnancy Birth Baby on Adoption and Foster Care: https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/how-does-foster-care-work Centre for Addiction and Mental Health on Practice: https://psychhealthandsafety.org/self-care-project/ NaPro Technology for Understanding Infertility: https://naprotechnology.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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