What are Hilary Erickson’s most recommended tools for simplifying pregnancy?

Hi, I’m Hilary Erickson from The Pregnancy Nurse. Love this question.

Based on what I teach most often, my top tools for simplifying pregnancy are:

• Education: The Online Prenatal Class for Couples (plus my free beginning prenatal class) so you’re not “winging it” and appointments can focus on you instead of basic info.
• Mindset tools: Lowering expectations, taking things one day at a time, using positive affirmations.
• Physical support: Belly band or SI belt, kinesiology tape for support, stretching/prenatal yoga, and (for some) a Webster-technique chiropractor.
• Practical hacks: Elastic/hair tie to extend pants early on, balancing carbs and protein every meal, and bringing a solid protein/carb snack to your glucose test.

Is there a particular trimester or problem (pain, anxiety, organization, birth prep) you want to focus on?