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It’s a process—breathe through it

It's funny how the moment you decide you want to be pregnant, every minute that passes feels like it takes forever. I WANT TO BE PREGNANT NOW! We totally get it. Remember (though it's hard) that getting pregnant is a process—and so are pregnancy and motherhood. Try to breathe your way through the discomfort of waiting and trust in the process. You've got this. P.S. Check out these 4 ways to reduce your stress while trying to conceive.

By Motherly Updated Dec. 14, 2022

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