What You Didn't Expect in Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth: Real Stories & Expert Insights artwork

What You Can do to Conquer Your Fear of Birth: Kelly's Birth Story, Part I

What You Didn't Expect in Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth: Real Stories & Expert Insights

English - December 19, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
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In today's episode I talk to a woman about the first of her two births.
She talks about HOW her experience in pregnancy and her first birth changed her life in ways she couldn't have anticipated.

Because of the things that happened in this pregnancy and birth she left teaching and became a BIRTH EDUCATOR & LACTATION CONSULTANT.

She shares  how she faced her fears in the first birth, and offers useful tips for others who have fears of childbirth.
She COUNSELS THAT: 
every single decision point is important, and people feel more empowered when they know they have options). 

If you're worried about pain relief, learn about natural coping techniques, use these as a first line, Believe in your own power.Learn about how labor progresses. Create a plan for early labor by keeping your mind occupied. Create a plan for active labor. Use people-centered coping techniques (people providing emotional and physical support )Believe in yourself!And MORE



 This is the first of three episodes.