How I prepared for labor as a GEN Z mom

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my hospital bag as a 2nd time mama🫶🏽
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These 4 things I really felt helped me in my labor and delivery. Did any of these work for y’all? Or you open to trying any of these? #laborprep #labortips #Lemon8Diary #newtolemon8 #lemon8partner #momlife #motherhood #shareyourthoughts #tipsandtricks #tips
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Raspberry leaf tea for a smooth labor🫖 🤰🏻
benefits include: • Strengthen the uterine muscles • Potentially shorten labor • Softening of the cervix 35 weeks pregnant and drinking one cup everyday🤰🏻👶🏼 Here's how I make it: - 1 cups water, brought to boil - 1 bag of raspberry leaf tea - Steep for 10-15 mins - Pour a cup of ice
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raspberry leaf tea for a smooth labor
here’s how I mix my tea. benefits include: ✨ strengthen the uterine muscles ✨ potentially shorten labor ✨ softening of the cervix #pregnancytea #9monthspregnant #raspberryleaftea #laborprep #momhacks
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