If you feel like you're waiting for your childbirth prep class to start, but you want to be able to feels safe, calm and confident in labor then this is the one thing I'd implement immediately.
Practice progressive relaxation.
The truth is, when you are in labor and really any time you are in pain, the natural response is to resist the pain, to tense up to wince.
It’s the worst thing you can do in labor, and it will make the pain worse.
Knowing the stages of labor,
remembering the 411 rule of when to call the midwife or head to the hospital,
or that TACO acronym for what to note if your water breaks first
have very little value compared to mastering relaxation in between contractions.
If this is something you want to learn more about, I'm your digital doula.
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You're probably so excited about welcoming your baby into your home, if you're like most moms you're probably flipping through a few books, you've download some apps, and listening to your friend's and family's experience. You're probably doing your part to be a star patient for your doctor or midwife.I totally get that, and this is actually a problem because you're going to get you varied, sometimes conflicting advice that might not even work for your circumstance, and here is the kicker: lots of time's it not evidence-based guidance.
Instead of that, I want to offer you that working with a doula from your first trimester through your postpartum time is actually going to give you what you really need: cohesive information, expert guidance and the emotional support that every new mom deserves. It's like having an a doula in your pocket (or purse if that's where you keep your phone)
Hiring a Digital Doula is the best way to have a positive experience during your pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I would love to be your digital doula.
