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b'Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\\nEpisode 2117:\\nDan Schmidt from NerdFitness.com shares a raw and unfiltered look at the realities of pregnancy and early parenthood, debunking common myths with personal anecdotes and expert insights. His engaging storytelling arms future parents with the truths seldom spoken about, from the challenges of conception to the messiness and emotional rollercoaster of bringing a new life into the world.\\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/the-shit-they-dont-tell-you-12-things-new-parents-need-to-know/\\nQuotes to ponder:\\n"It can take months, even years, for a perfectly healthy, young couple to conceive."\\n"Pregnancy is long and messy - everything hurts."\\n"You may not love your child straight away, and that\\u2019s totally OK."\\nEpisode references:\\nUpToDate on Miscarriage: Very Common: https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/uptodate\\nNHS on Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle: https://www.nhs.uk/\\nPregnancy Birth Baby on Adoption and Foster Care: https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/how-does-foster-care-work\\nCentre for Addiction and Mental Health on Practice: https://psychhealthandsafety.org/self-care-project/\\nNaPro Technology for Understanding Infertility: https://naprotechnology.com/\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'