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Category: Pregnancy

Birth Prep

How to prepare for birth disappointment

Between your dream birth and your worst fears sits birth disappointment – a real risk factor for postnatal struggles. How to prepare for it, gently.

7 min read
Pregnancy

What happens if you DON’T prepare for birth

“You’re built for this, you’ll be fine” – not great advice. What actually happens when you go into birth unprepared, and what preparing well looks like.

5 min read
Birth Prep

What helps if you want a natural birth

You want a natural birth? Here are the 3 things that a labour and delivery nurse said it takes for you to succeed at having a natural birth.

4 min read
Birth Prep

Do I need to do pregnancy classes?

Not everyone needs to do pregnancy classes. Let me help you to decide if doing pregnancy classes the right thing for you and the birth you want.

4 min read
Birth Prep

Do I really need to prepare for birth?

Not sure whether to prepare for birth? These 5 lessons from mountain trekking will help you to decide what is right you and your pregnancy.

11 min read