High-risk Pregnancy and Reclaiming Joy with Rayna Moore

How do you navigate the profound, unexpected shifts of motherhood when nothing goes according to plan?

In this episode of the Baby Steps Podcast, host Mediha sits down with lifestyle and travel content creator and mother of three, Rayna Moore, to explore the raw emotional realities of parenthood, overcoming trauma, and rediscovering yourself along the way. Raina shares her deeply personal story of navigating a high-risk pregnancy, the devastating loss of a twin to twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), and spending three months in the NICU with her surviving daughter. She candidly discusses the identity reset that comes with becoming a mother, how starting her brand Some More Travel helped her rebuild her self-confidence, and why prioritizing flexibility and your marriage is essential when raising a family. Whether you're looking for practical encouragement to navigate high-risk pregnancy, navigating the emotional shift into motherhood, or finding the courage to take your family out into the world again, this episode is filled with heart, resilience, and real-talk encouragement.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

• Raina’s ultimate pregnancy craving and her one-word description of labor and parenthood.

• The reality of high-risk pregnancy: Navigating twin loss, TTTS, and 3 months in the NICU.

• Reclaiming your identity: How launching Some More Travel helped Raina regain her confidence.

• Finding courage to travel as a family and navigating trips with unique needs.

• The importance of nurturing your marriage and taking time away as a couple.

• Essential wisdom for parents: Why flexibility matters and why every step is a new journey.

ABOUT RAYNA MOORE:

Raina Moore is a lifestyle and travel content creator, high school physics teacher, and mother of three. Through her brand Some More Travel, she shares inspiring family travel content, practical trip insights, and encouragement for parents to reclaim their confidence and explore the world both with and without their children.

Connect with her: @SomeMooreTravel on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.