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Hospital Birth Step #9: Postpartum Recovery

Written by Jess Gifford

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Hospital Birth Step #9: Postpartum Recovery

Bringing home your baby for the first time is one of the unexpected joys of motherhood. Introducing him to the dogs, the bed, the couch, the bouncy seat: it is fun to start doing all of those “firsts” with the baby! The comfort of being able to snuggle and nurse…

Hospital Birth Step #7: Planning for Labor

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Hospital Birth Step #7: Planning for Labor

As your belly grows and the clock ticks away towards your EDD, you will begin to nest and start fine tuning all of your plans for when labor starts. Based on my experiences, I’ve compiled a list of things that may help you and your support team feel more comfortable…

Home Birth Step #12: Postpartum Care

Written by Sarah Ericson

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You will have a visit from your provider 24 hours after the birth and then 72 hours after the birth, and then once a week thereafter typically anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks postpartum. If you are having any issues make sure you are candid with your care provider. See…

Home Birth Step #11: Birthing Day

Written by Sarah Ericson

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Call your care provider, by this point you will have a great relationship with them and they will help you through it over the phone, putting your mind at ease until they arrive. Have your partner call whoever you were wanting to attend your birth (doula, friends, family, photographer) and…

Home Birth Step #10: Making Your Birthing Space

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Home Birth Step #10: Making Your Birthing Space

Ambiance You will want to have a room that will comfortably fit everyone and your birthing tub (if using). A warm cozy area where light levels can be adjusted as needed is also very beneficial. If you are using candles look into having some flameless candles, as candles can heat…

Home Birth Step #9: Birth Support

Written by Sarah Ericson

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Birth support? Isn’t that what my care provider is for? Well yes, however in some instances they are there to make sure nothing bad happens and recognize when a labor is not going right. Additional birth support can be helpful; they can remind you of things you wanted and make…

Home Birth Step #8: Should I Take a Childbirth Education Class?

Written by Sarah Ericson

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Home Birth Step #8: Should I Take a Childbirth Education Class?

In having a home birth you will not have hospital protocol around you. Having the knowledge that a class can give you may be priceless in the end! Your care provider may be able to give you some insight during your appointments, about what to expect. However this does not…

Home Birth Step #7: Gathering Birthing Supplies

Written by Sarah Ericson

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Home Birth Step #7: Gathering Birthing Supplies

Some providers will give you a list of items for you to purchase typically a kit that they have set together at specific websites and it’s a one click shopping trip. There are even a few who provide everything from your birthing tub, to post partum products, it will just…

Home Birth Step #6: Creating a Birth Plan

Written by Sarah Ericson

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Home Birth Step #6: Creating a Birth Plan

Creating a Birth Plan is a great idea regardless of where you are birthing. This makes sure that you and your care provider are on the same page in terms of what you want for and from your birth. When you're in labour you will not want to spend a lot…

Home Birth Step #5: Tests and Ultrasounds

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Home Birth Step #5: Tests and Ultrasounds

Now that you have scheduled your appointments, it is important to find out how they do tests, what tests, and when. If there is informed consent then you should receive a form that states why it is recommended, whether statistically speaking it is worth while and any possible side effects…