How to take care of yourself during pregnancy 💌

Plus, have you ever told a lie you regretted? 😶

View this email online Pregnancy is hard work — for the body, mind and soul. There are so many changes that can destabilize your sense of self. Life Kit spoke with author and journalist Chelsea Conaboy about how pregnancy impacts the brain and how to embrace the changes that parenthood brings.   LA Johnson/NPR Newsletter continues after sponsor message Access Sponsor-Free Episodes Want to support our show? Try a subscription to Life Kit+ and get all the tips and tricks you love sponsor-free! Learn more at plus.npr.org/lifekit.  Learn More What’s a lie you regret telling?  Have you ever told a white lie that spiraled out of control? Maybe you told a friend you loved their special brownie recipe when really you hated it. Fast forward to your birthday, and they baked you over a dozen of "your favorite" brownies.  Maybe you lied to your date about how much you loved hiking, only to be met with a 12 mile excursion. Or maybe you caught someone else in a white lie. What little lies have led to memorable (or embarrassing!) moments? Email us by Monday, August 7, with a voice memo about your story. We may include your story in an upcoming Life Kit episode. More Life Kit on pregnancy and birth:  How a birth plan can prepare you for all four trimesters. For expectant parents, navigating pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum can raise a range of emotions. There are so many things to think about and prepare for, and knowing where to start can feel daunting. But a birth plan can help. How to navigate matrescence — the ups and downs of new motherhood. That postpartum feeling of being on an emotional rollercoaster, not recognizing your body in the mirror, thinking that you've lost yourself—it's all part of the process. What is postpartum depression? How to recognize the signs and get help. One in seven women experiences postpartum depression. But it's easy to feel alone — especially when you're told having a baby is supposed to be blissful. Here’s how to identify the symptoms and find treatment. What to do if you — or someone you love — is going through pregnancy loss. Despite how common pregnancy loss is, families often suffer in silence. This episode includes stories from parents who have experienced loss and expert advice about how to support loved ones through grief.    Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: LifeKit@npr.org Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can sign up here. Looking for more great content? Check out all of our newsletter offerings — including Daily News, Code Switch, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Life Kit emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy