Third Trimester: What's Worth Doing... and What's Just Internet Noise with Lo Mansfield @TheLaborMama

Episode 92: If you've spent even five minutes on pregnancy TikTok, you've probably wondered: should I be bouncing on a birth ball every night? Do dates actually help? Can I sleep on my back? Do I really need every prenatal appointment? Should I hire a doula? And is there anything that actually helps labor start? This week Miss Beth sits down with labor and delivery nurse, educator, and creator behind The Labor Mama, Lo Mansfield, to separate evidence from internet hype and answer the questions real moms sent in. Whether you're expecting your first baby or your fourth, this conversation is full of practical, reassuring information that will help you feel informed, not overwhelmed.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

* What an anterior placenta actually means

* Why sleeping on your back becomes a topic during pregnancy

* The third-trimester trends all over social media, and whether they're worth doing

* The truth about birth balls, curb walking, dates, and raspberry leaf tea

* Breech babies and when an external version makes sense

* Why some people choose an epidural, and why others don't

* Why many women over 35 are prescribed baby aspirin

* How to advocate for yourself at prenatal appointments without feeling "annoying"

* The questions every pregnant person should ask their provider

* Whether you can actually predict when labor is coming