Mothersource Pregnancy Pathway
Ayurvedic Trimester Guide
A gentle, trimester-by-trimester approach to pregnancy, rooted in nourishment, rhythm, and nervous system care
About the guide
Pregnancy is a gradual unfolding. A physical, emotional, and energetic manifestation. Yet most guidance treats it as a checklist or a race toward birth. The Ayurvedic Trimester Guide was created to offer something different: a steady, grounded framework that supports you through each stage of pregnancy with clarity, guidance, and intention. This guide meets you where you are, whether you’ve just seen your first positive test or are moving through the final weeks before birth, and helps you understand what your body needs now, and what can wait.
Not more to do. Just the right kind of support, at the right time.
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Why Ayurvedic Care looks at Pregnancy by Trimester
In Ayurveda, pregnancy is understood as a progressive process. Each trimester carries a distinct purpose — for both the developing baby and the mother’s body.
Rather than offering one-size-fits-all advice, Ayurvedic care focuses on:
— Supporting digestion so nourishment is properly absorbed
— Protecting the nervous system during periods of change
— Conserving energy so depletion is avoided
— Preparing gently for postpartum before urgency sets in
This guide translates those principles into simple, practical guidance you can return to again and again.
What this Guide offers
Inside the Ayurvedic Trimester Guide, you’ll find:
A clear understanding of what each trimester is asking of your body. Food guidance that supports digestion, energy, and steadiness. Daily rhythms that reduce overwhelm and decision fatigue. Nervous system care to help you feel grounded and supported. Gentle preparation for postpartum that begins before birth. This is not a meal plan or a rigid program. It’s a framework — one that helps you make informed, nourishing choices without pressure.
Inside the Guide: Support for each Trimester
Rather than offering one set of instructions for all of pregnancy, this guide meets you at each stage — responding to what your body and nervous system are navigating in real time.
First Trimester
A grounding approach to early pregnancy that helps you stabilize energy, support digestion, and feel more emotionally held as everything begins to shift.
Second Trimester
A steady, nourishing phase focused on building strength, establishing supportive rhythms, and beginning gentle preparation for postpartum — without pressure or overwhelm.
Third Trimester
A softening, containing approach that supports rest, nervous system regulation, and readiness to be supported as birth approaches.
Each section offers perspective and guidance appropriate to that moment — so you’re not doing too much, too early, or wondering if you’ve missed something.
Here is where to begin.
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Who this Guide is for
This guide is for you if:
You want pregnancy guidance that feels calm and intelligent, not overwhelming.
You’re drawn to a whole-body approach that includes digestion, emotions, and nervous system care.
You want to prepare for postpartum thoughtfully, without urgency or fear
You’re seeking structure that still allows flexibility and intuition
This guide does not replace medical care. It complements it — offering perspective, rhythm, and nourishment alongside it.
How to use this Guide
You can read this guide straight through or return to the section that matches where you are right now.
Many mothers keep it nearby throughout pregnancy — revisiting it as their body and needs change.
There is no “right pace.”
The guide is designed to meet you gently, again and again.
A note from Mothersource
Motherhood unfolds in seasons, and each one asks for something different.
The Ayurvedic Trimester Guide was created to help you understand those seasons — so you’re never wondering what you should be doing, or feeling like you’re behind.
This is the place to begin.
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Courtney Lafourcade
Courtney LaFourcade is the founder of Mothersource, she is an internationally recognized leader in maternal wellness and postpartum space. As a Certified Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula, Holistic Chef, and mother of two daughters, Courtney combines ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern, practical solutions to support new mothers during the sacred postpartum period. Through her work one-on-one with mothers during postpartum and working virtually, she has empowered countless women worldwide to feel supported, nourished, and thrive after birth. At Mothersource, Courtney’s mission is simple: to provide mothers with the care, knowledge, and nourishment they need to feel deeply supported and restored—mind, body, and spirit.
Begin your pregnancy journey with clarity, nourishment, and steady support.
Explore the Ayurvedic Trimester Guide and take the first step into a more grounded, intentional approach to pregnancy.