Sakara's Co-Founder On The Joy Of Pregnancy & The Secret She Wishes She Hadn't Kept

But finding the right health care providers isn't all there is to it. Here's what Duboise wishes she had done differently and what she's most looking forward to about being a mother.

"You're taught that the first few months are when pregnancy loss can happen, and as a result I didn't really feel connected to my pregnancy for the first four months," she explains. "In my next pregnancy, I think I'll allow myself to celebrate right away. Because no matter what, it's something to celebrate. Instead, I listened to the outside voices. I feel like that comes from this patriarchal way to shame women—I don't think it's intentional, but I think there's a lot of pressure put on women to have healthy babies and pregnancies, and if that's not happening, they have to hide it. I don't think women talk about it enough."

Duboise believes that feeling a connection to your pregnancy is extremely important, which is why she recommends every woman read the book Spirit Babies before getting pregnant. "It's written by a clairvoyant, and they're people who can speak to the living and angels and can also speak to souls that are about to come into the world," Duboise explains. "If you read it before you're pregnant, you can almost get to know the spirit of your baby before you're even pregnant."

As the co-founder of a clean food company, Duboise has put a lot of thought into how she nourishes herself during her pregnancy—but the most important lesson she's learned is to listen to her body and keep up with her eating schedule. "It's more important than ever to make sure you're getting organic fruits and veggies every day," she says. "You don't have the option to forget to eat because if you do, you feel it right away. Even if you're just as busy, you have to be mindful of making sure you're getting enough nutrients every day. You have to prioritize getting as many organic leafy greens into your diet as possible every day. You're also growing a baby. It's taking up space, and it can really affect how you digest your food, and you have to be mindful and aware that you might not be able to eat the same way."

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