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Introduction and resources for natural birth

phdwyfe2013phdwyfe2013 member
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Hi all!

I've been lurking for a few weeks, reading about your experiences and what you have to say. Since it's really early, I'll probably still lurk for quite a while, but I wanted to introduce myself. I'm a looking forward to learning about natural birth processes because I believe that I can do it. Dh and I are meeting with a midwife on Thursday and I'm hoping she'll give me some starting resources, but I want to know: What do you recommend to learn about strategies for having and being open to a natural birth over the next few months?  

 Many thanks!

 

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Re: Introduction and resources for natural birth

  • pugznploonspugznploons member

    things we found most helpful:

    watching Business of Being Born

    reading Ina May's Guide to Childbirth (particularly the birth stories)

    dh and myself reading The Birth Partner

    hiring a doula 

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    things we found most helpful:

    watching Business of Being Born

    reading Ina May's Guide to Childbirth (particularly the birth stories)

    dh and myself reading The Birth Partner

    hiring a doula 

    All of this. Just keep in mind BOBB is incredibly biased, and not really going to give facts from both sides. I like Ina Mays books, because she provides references for all of her claims, and I like to be able to look over the studies that were cited myself. A doula is a great resource. MH is so nervous about everything, whereas I'm pretty calm and trusting in my body. She'll be a great help to him, and to me if I start to lose it.

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