Ep 215: 11 Must Know Tips to Have the Best Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Experience

Published: July 4, 2023, 9 a.m.

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In this episode you\\u2019re going to learn 11 must-know tips to have the best pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. As you know, I\\u2019ve delivered thousands of babies and I\\u2019ll be the first to tell you that you can\\u2019t predict how any birth will go. The only predictable thing about birth is that it\\u2019s unpredictable.\\xa0\\xa0

BUT\\u2026.you can absolutely be ready for that unpredictability! I\\u2019ve put together a list of tips that everyone having a baby can benefit from. Whether it\\u2019s your first or your last, whether you\\u2019re giving birth in the hospital, a birth center or at home, whether you have a midwife or a physician, this advice will be super helpful to you!


In this Episode, You\\u2019ll Learn About:

-What making the most of your prenatal care looks like

-Why it\\u2019s essential to attend all of your prenatal checkups

-What a support system is and how to build one

-Why you need a birth partner who you can communicate with

What are some ways you can bond with your baby (even before they\\u2019re born!)

-Why you need to understand that SELF CARE ISN\\u2019T SELFISH

-How to manage the inevitable stress that will come with pregnancy, birth, and parenthood


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