You at 40 Weeks Pregnant: Your Body and Mind
ChatGPT inspo for new parents and what 22 moms ate after delivery.
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Let's talk: the final stretch!
🎉 This is it. You’re nearly there! Below we have some stories we love for the final stretch—like whether or not natural induction techniques work (no matter what, they’re good for passing the time!) and what 22 moms ate after delivery…😋
But first, we thought we’d get your mind off of birth and pass along an unexpected pro-tip: ChatGPT is a parent’s best friend. One mother even said the chatbot saved her hours of work and worry by instantly creating lists, charts and plans for her her family. Feel free to steal her secrets to help relieve future mental load.
Your top questions, answered
🚶♀️ Body Talk: Is there anything I can do to induce labor? Learn more→
🧘🏽♀️ Deep Breaths: What’s a good meditation for navigating the unexpected? Learn more→
🏥 Labor & Delivery: What should I anticipate from my time at the hospital? Learn more→
👶🏼 Postpartum Life: When is it okay to go on an outing with my newborn? Learn more→
In her words
“Months have an average of 30 days, except the 9th month of pregnancy, which has about 1,000 days." — Unknown
More to read at 40 weeks pregnant
7 things to remind yourself if you go past your due date→
You likely already packed, but we'll leave this here in case→
"The first meal is one of legends": What moms ate post-birth→
Social spotlight
When you finally get to sleep on your stomach!
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New mom beauty products
Sunglasses, lip oils, skincare and other recs for getting through the first few months and helping you feel more like your old self. See them all→
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