How many weeks pregnant are you? Whether you just found out the big news (after peeing on every single brand of pregnancy test out there. Yes, that smiley face is looking back at YOU!) or if you’re in your third trimester and are ready to pop, please take a second to BREATHE.

I’ve suffered from asthma ever since I was nine years old, and when I became pregnant with twins, breathing got so. much. harder. Instead of overdosing on my Ventolin inhaler, I met with my physical therapist who taught me breathing exercises to strengthen my lungs. I ended up having a c-section so never did experience the “hee hee hoo” of labor, but this regular practice will be useful when push comes to shove. Literally.