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Preparing for Natural Birth: 10 Things Not to Skip

Preparing for Natural Birth: 10 Things Not to Skip

There are so many things to think about and learn and practice when preparing for childbirth. It can seem overwhelming to know where to start and which things are really worth your effort. By this point in your pregnancy, you’ve likely already chosen your doctor or midwife and educated yourself about pregnancy. You know that you need to pack a hospital bag and install a car seat if you haven’t…

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Why It’s Important to Prepare Your Body for Labor

Why It’s Important to Prepare Your Body for Labor

Bringing your baby into the world is a marathon, not a sprint. And you wouldn’t try to run a marathon without preparation. In order to give yourself the best shot at a positive, empowering birth experience, you should also do some preparation. Childbirth requires endurance, strength, flexibility, and the right mindset. Let’s talk about how to prepare your body for labor. Estimated reading time:…

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Support for Mom in Labor

Support for Mom in Labor

Childbirth is beautiful and miraculous, but for many women, it’s also the most physically demanding experience of their lives. Good support is invaluable to a laboring mom. But if you’re not prepared, it can be easy to feel helpless and unsure of how to best lend a hand. Fortunately, there are many simple, practical things you can do as a partner to provide rock solid support for mom in…

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What to Pack in Hospital Bag for Mom

What to Pack in Hospital Bag for Mom

As you await your little one, you may find it fun and exciting to pack your bag for the big event. Or you may find it completely overwhelming to try to figure out what you need to bring along. Relax. We’ve been there and are happy to walk you through it. Let’s dive into what to pack in the hospital bag for mom. Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Table of contentsPack 2 Bags for Mom: Labor Bag &…

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What to Know if Considering a Planned Home Birth

What to Know if Considering a Planned Home Birth

One of the biggest decisions you’ll make about your baby’s birth is where it will happen. Hospitals are still the “default” choice in the United States, but there has been a small resurgence of home births. Let’s take a look at what you need to know to make the best decision you can about whether or not a home birth is right for you. Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Table of contentsHome…

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10 Tips for Having a Successful Non-Medicated, Low-Intervention Natural Birth

10 Tips for Having a Successful Non-Medicated, Low-Intervention Natural Birth

You have made the decision that you’d like to have an unmedicated natural birth. But you know that the time will come when it becomes challenging to hold to that plan. So let’s talk through what you need to know and do to be prepared and have the best chance at that unmedicated birth you’ve been hoping for! Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Table of contents1. Know What Natural Birth Means to…

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How to Have a Successful Home Birth

If you've had bad experiences with hospitals and want to save money on childbirth, home birth is an option. Here's what you should know.

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Working on the background for my birth affirmations board #1. With help from Evan, of course❤️