Ep 47: What I Wish I Would Have Known: BIRTH

In part two of our three part “What I Wish I Would Have Known” series, we’re talking about all of the things you wish someone would’ve told you about BIRTH! Here’s what you can expect to hear in this episode:

Why it’s so important to prepare to feel unprepared when it comes to giving birth The only two promises that the Birth Kweens can make about giving birth The importance of getting educated and being invested in your birth while also remaining flexible and open about how your baby needs to be born Why you should consider keeping your exact due date to yourself instead of shouting it from the rooftops Basic info about water breaking (including some common misconceptions) How labor doesn’t always proceed in a linear fashion, and why this matters Normal signs of labor progress, including shaking, nausea, and vomiting Nuchal cords (aka – cord wrapped around baby’s neck) The different kinds of heart rate decelerations that can occur in labor, a basic explanation of what they mean, and what you can do when this happens What babies usually look like right after they’re born Some important things to know about the pushing phase of labor Tips for preventing tearing during a vaginal delivery The sensations that people frequently report feeling during labor Things you can expect with a cesarean birth What it’s like to give birth to the placenta Uterine massage (aka – fundal massage) – what it is and how to cope with it Some tips on making decisions regarding interventions during labor (including a reminder to always use your B.R.A.I.N.) A few quotes from parents about their birth experience and how it shaped them

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