BBL 152: Why It’s Essential to Prepare for Natural Birth

Wondering why you need to prepare to give birth if your body is made for birthing and if birth “just natural?”  The answer to this question paves the way to a smoother, safer, easier birth for you - and the best start for your baby <3 

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Side view of pregnant mom's belly during natural birth preparation

Topics I Cover in This Podcast:

  • Isn’t natural birth “just natural?”
  • What athletes can teach us about getting ready for labor
  • Why things feel so much easier when you’re prepared (and labor does, too)
  • How to master labor - before the first contraction hits
  • Why preparing your body proves that you trust your body
  • How a good childbirth class makes preparing for labor simple
  • The physical, mental, and emotional preparation you need for labor and birth
  • How labor preparation can help prevent tearing when you push your baby out
  • Why preparing for birth = making sure your husband actually knows how to help you during labor
  • Moms who prepare for birth benefit for life (here’s why)
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(NOTE: Want a Perfect Birth Plan Template? Use this template and step-by-step videos to write a birth plan that gets your birth team on your side for a beautiful birth experience! Get the birth plan kit here.)

Handle Labor Pain

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(NOTE: Want a Perfect Birth Plan Template? Use this template and step-by-step videos to write a birth plan that gets your birth team on your side for a beautiful birth experience! Get the birth plan kit here.)

Handle Labor Pain

Pregnant woman holds belly during natural birth preparation

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