Ep 175: You're Pregnant - Now What? Essential First Steps for a Healthy Pregnancy

Send us a text Finding out you"re pregnant is an exciting and life-changing moment—but what comes next? In this episode of The Aligned Birth Podcast, hosts Dr. Shannon Doula and Rachael break down the essential steps to take after that positive test. From choosing the right prenatal care provider to understanding the importance of prenatal vitamins, safe food choices, and stress management, they cover everything you need to know to navigate early pregnancy with confidence. They’ll also dive into food safety do’s and don’ts (can you eat sushi?), the benefits of physical activity, and why building a supportive birth team is key to a positive experience. Whether you’re a first-time parent or expecting again, this episode will help you make informed choices for a healthy and empowered pregnancy journey! Episodes Mentioned:Ep 3 - Build Your Birth Support TeamEp 14 - choose a care provider Ep 73 - 5 benefits of prenatal chiro care Ep 76 - 5 benefits of doula labor support Ep 82 - hot topic, birth doulas are only for unmedicated births Ep 86 - things to consider when choosing care provider  Ep 120 - questions to ask your care provider  PodMatch PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For Interviews Support the show Want to show your support? Want to help us continue doing this important and impactful work: Support the Show (we greatly appreciate it!) Don"t miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth Community Instagram: Aligned Birth Email: alignedbirthpodcast@gmail.com Find us online: Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness North Atlanta Birth Services Editing: Godfrey Sound Music: "Freedom” by Roa Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This disclaimer includes all guests or contributors to the podcast.