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Being knowledgeable about something inside of our heads doesn't always translate to a coherent and comfortable response to a provider. Don't stress though! We're going to walk you through some common pregnancy and birth scenarios with providers and help you find and form the response that's right for you!

 

[3:38] Labor rehearsals are your time to put what you are learning into practice and this is what good rehearsal looks like.

[8:21] The specific questions that make a difference for avoiding induction during COVID

[10:00] Pregnancy Scenario 1: Let's schedule that induction

[13:00] Pregnancy Scenario 2: Moving a due date in the third trimester

[16:20] Birth Scenario 1: In active labor and your well-meaning nurse says to your birth partner "we need to get her into the bed"

[17:57] Birth Scenario 2: Adding meds to the IV without formal consent, but more of a side note

[21:40] Birth Scenario 3: Your nurse picks up a low fetal heart rate.

[25:06] Want more scenarios? Join...

 

Cortney interviews her husband, Nate, to find out what it takes to support a birthing woman and how to handle different birthing scenarios. It's so good and we promise this is one you won't want to miss. Hint: make sure your birth partner listens along!

 

[3:38] Your partner should NOT be the only one preparing for this birth!

[5:06] Advice from a dad: "You cannot be that stereotypical guy in these situations. You just can't." -Nate

[9:47] Cortney tests Nate's birthing knowledge

[12:05] More quizzing for Nate! Play along...does your birth partner know how to answer these correctly?

[12:47] Scenario 1

[16:07] Scenario 2

[18:44] Scenario 3

[26:34] What birth was like for Nate

 

 

You had fears before COVID-19 and you will have them after, but spoiler alert, you're going to work through them! How do we know? You're here, aren't you?! That means that you've walked through every single other fear or challenge to be standing here today. We believe in you, so let's tackle this together.

 

[4:24] What is fear? What does it look like during birth?

[5:57] What is empowerment? What does it look like during birth?

[7:46] Example - What if you fear is labor being too long?

[12:21] 1 to Stay 2 to Grow Challenge!

[22:04] You have to apply the knowledge.