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🎀 I am Parésa. welcome to my little corner
i’m a medical device scientist navigating
life, motherhood, and work 🤍
this space is about
✨ creating a community for parents
✨ facts on pregnancy, birthing, postpartum and beyond
✨ topics and support for working moms
We are all in this together.
Welcome — stay 🤍 by @dr.pz_

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9 months ago

Are you not a fan of pregnancy and wish 40 weeks would fly by?

Well, I can’t make that happen. But you can sped up my pregnancy with my son! No worries, it’s just a game. Use the controllers to sped up the 40 weeks, stop it to take a sneak peek at a week and see what the fruit or veggie comparison size is to baby. You can even double tap to give me a little boost.

In all seriousness though, even if pregnancy is hard, you want baby to stay in the womb “cooking” until full-term if possible. That gives baby a greater chance of having full lung development, ability to latch and feed (both breast and bottle), and just need less overall support as they cross earthside.

Are you on your trying to conceive journey or are an expecting parent, and want factual information about pregnancy and beyond?

Look no further. I am Dr. P a research scientist and mom of two.

For more pregnancy information follow @dr.pz_ + Save + send this to a mom and dad who’s expecting and can’t wait to meet their little one.

XOXO, Dr. P

#firsttimeparents #pregnancyjourney #momtobe #pregnantbelly #bumpupdate by @dr.pz_

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12 hours ago

Don’t believe all AI images!!!

Sit down ma’am and sir! Class is in session. Let’s discussion dilation of mom and station of baby and how both give medical providers the indication of how your labor is progressing.

A real scenario using these terms is a mom can be fully dilated at 10 cm, but baby’s station is still a bit too high (example +2) to bear down and push. Nurses and doulas might sit you up to have gravity speed things along or have you move into different positions to help bring baby down more prior to pushing.

For more pregnancy information follow @dr.pz_ + Save + send this to a mom and dad who’s expecting and needs to understand the birthing process and the terms medical providers use.

XOXO, Dr. P

#firsttimeparents #pregnancyjourney #birth #momtobe #labor by @dr.pz_

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2 days ago

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication marked by high blood pressure, usually showing up after 20 weeks. It can also develop after delivery, please be on the lookout!

Swipe to learn the warning signs of preeclampsia, why it can occur, and why your prenatal blood pressure checks matter so much.

If you ever have a severe headache, vision changes, or sudden swelling, call your provider right away.

If your on your trying to conceive journey or are an expecting parent, and want factual information about pregnancy and beyond?

Look no further. I am Dr. P a research scientist and mom of two.

Follow @dr.pz_ + Save + send this to a mom and dad who’s expecting and needs to understand more about pregnancy complications.

XOXO, Dr. P

#preeclampsia #firsttimeparents #pregnancyjourney #pregnancycomplications #momtobe by @dr.pz_

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3 days ago

Are you convinced that your belly shape determines the gender of your baby?

That’s is not entirely accurate. Your belly shape actually changes throughout your pregnancy. And is influenced by a variety of variables. Watch this post to find out a few.

Follow @dr.pz_ + Save + send this to a mom and dad who’s expecting.

XOXO, Dr. P

#firsttimeparents #pregnancyjourney #momtobe #pregnantbelly #bodyconfident by @dr.pz_

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3 days ago

I feel like anyone who hasn’t been pregnant wants to understand what it feels like to have a baby moving inside of you…

It is such a hard thing to explain, but I think I got it, sort of. Especially in the third trimester.

Moms did I nail it??? Haha… 😬

Are you expecting? Follow @dr.pz_ for more pregnancy info + Save + Send to your curious friends and partner so they know how those baby kicks have been feeling.

XOXO,
Dr. P

#firsttimeparents #pregnancyjourney #momtobe #thirdtrimester #babykicks by @dr.pz_

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11 days ago

Trigger Warning:

This Episode of Both Sides of the Bump focuses on miscarriage. It’s such a taboo topic, but so many woman have and will go through this.

Partners please listen carefully, and understand it’s more than just the physical pain. It’s truly an event that can break her soul.

Kindness > Empathy > Communication

Are all needed while the BOTH of you heal. Loss could be something that brings you closer, instead of push you two apart. There is a choice.

To all my Moms who have been affected. I see you and feel you.

Follow @dr.pz_ + Save for when you’re feeling numb + send to a mom and her partner to help get their conversation started.

XOXO,
Dr. P

#firsttimeparents #pregnancyjourney #pregnancyloss #miscarriage #chemicalpregnancy by @dr.pz_

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6 days ago

You’re a partner trying to hold in the biggest secret of your life, while everything around you feels like it’s changing. Yes, she gets it because everything is changing for her too.

Welcome back to Both Sides of the Bump, Ep. 3.

Trying out a new format. Let me know how you like it.

Follow @dr.pz_ for more pregnancy information + Save + Share with your partner, so you can have more deep and meaningful conversations through your pregnancy.

XOXO,
Dr. P

#firsttimeparents #momtobe #dadtobe #pregnancyjourney #secret by @dr.pz_

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7 days ago

Dive into the development of your baby in the 3rd trimester. You are almost ready to meet your baby!

In the third trimester, you are feeling baby rolling around and stretching. Can feel the little hiccups and more. All while watching your feet disappear. You’re getting close to being able to put your shoes on and it not be an Olympic event.

I hope you have a smooth birthing experience.

Follow @dr.pz_ + Save to reference later + send to a mom so she knows she’s getting close to the finish line.

XOXO,
Dr. P

#firsttimeparents #pregnancyjourney #fetaldevelopment #thirdtrimester #momtobe by @dr.pz_

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8 days ago

This Episode is for the partner trying to find the “fix” for their partners pregnancy symptoms.

Just know that her symptoms can’t be fixed. But you do have control over how emotionally and physically supported she is. You do have power. You just have to find it with balancing her needs.

Give this series a listen.

Are you expecting? Follow @dr.pz_ for more pregnancy info + Save + Send to your partner so he knows how to support you they way you want and get the conversation started.

XOXO,
Dr. P

#firsttimeparents #pregnancyjourney #firsttrimester #momtobe #dadtobe by @dr.pz_

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9 days ago

Cheat sheet on how to quickly see what month your baby’s due date falls in. The left is the conceived month based off your last mensural period (LMP) and the right is the *general* month your baby is due.

Are you expecting? Follow @dr.pz_ for more pregnancy info + Save for reference + Send to your partner so he knows the general month your baby is due!

XOXO,
Dr. P

#ttc #firsttimeparents #pregnancyjourney #momtobe #duedate by @dr.pz_

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10 days ago

There is no gatekeeping here. If only these walls and halls could talk. You will go into Labor and Delivery as one woman, and come out another. The untouched touched strength you didn’t even know you have! If you have graced these halls (or your birthing center), let’s hype the moms to be up. And yes, the strength comes in many forms.

XOXO,
Dr. P

#strongmoms #laboranddelivery #pregnantmom #firsttimeparents #dadtobe taken in USA by @dr.pz_

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