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Episode 22: Childbirth Education
Taking a childbirth education class is helpful, but for many, it’s also essential for feeling prepared for labor and birth. A good class should cover the basics, like understanding the natural signs and stages of labor, and recognizing important red flags that could signal the need for medical attention. It’s also vital to learn about the labor process itself. What’s happening in your body, how to make decisions along the way, and what options are available to you. Because yes, you do have choices! Childbirth education is about helping you gain the tools to approach labor with less fear and more confidence. It’s about learning what’s normal, what questions to…
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Episode 15: Decision-making for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
Decision-making surrounding pregnancy, labor, and birth is often the first introduction to major life decisions many individuals will experience. For many, this will be the first time they are responsible for making major decisions for someone other than themself. As doulas, we understand your decisions do not happen in a vacuum. Your life experiences and personality strongly influence how and why you will make decisions about caring for yourself and your baby. There are four basic ways that most people come to a decision. Some will rely on research and the best evidence available. Others will purely rely on their gut and intuition and where it leads. The opinions…
