Take a comprehensive childbirth education class that includes newborn care and breastfeeding
Read more(#5) Is Birth Like in Movies & TV?
Short answer? For the most part, a resounding, "Heck no!" Get a realistic view of birth and understand it as a natural, healthy process
Read moreMy Firstborn's Birth Story, in Honor of His 11th Birthday
In honor of my son's 11th birthday, which we celebrated this week, I wanted to post his birth story. Please keep in mind this is from the perspective of a first-time expectant parent and far from a birth professional at that point in time, as I started pursuing birth work a few years after.
Read more(#4) Ways to Prepare Your Body for a Smoother Pregnancy & Birth
Now for #4 on our "11 Ways to Prepare for Your Best Birth" series. I've gathered some of my expert friends to contribute their expertise.
Read more(#3) How to create your "dream birth team"
Here are the team members for your consideration: Care Provider - Midwife or OB; Birth Doula; Partner; Family/Friend; Nurse(s) (in a hospital setting). Another wise consideration at this point would also be equipping yourself with postpartum resources such as getting names and contact info for at least one lactation consultant and postpartum doula (some birth & postpartum doulas are also lactation consultants).
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