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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.

 

 

Water is Mother Nature's epidural and has the ability to bring sweet relief and relaxation throughout the birth process. In this episode, we break down the safety of using water for birth, including giving birth in the water, understanding the policies and practices for your birthplace, when to jump in, how to use it effectively, and we even share our personal experiences from our own water births!

 

[4:58] Is a baby being born into water safe?

[7:02] Who can and cannot get into the water

[8:23] Know the policies and practices of your birthplace - Hospital

[10:49] Know the policies and practices of your birthplace - Birth Center/Home

[13:25] When to jump into the water!

[18:32] Two times to get into the water before hitting the "sweet spot"

[21:57] How to use the shower during active labor

[26:58] Using the tub during labor

[28:42] What should I wear in the tub?

[29:52] Stephanie's experience with laboring in a birth tub (at home)

[33:35] Cortney's experience with...

 

Do you ever feel like you have to pick a side?!

 

We know all too well that this controversial topic can lead to many one-ups, horror stories, and hurt feelings, but it doesn't need to be that way. If you have a birth that you love and brought you joy, that was a good birth for you, no matter how you got there!

 

You'll get to hear why women choose an epidural or an unmedicated birth and pros and cons for each. One of the most important things we always emphasize is preparation. So, no matter which way you're leaning, (or if you're somewhere in the middle), understanding your options and preparing for the outcome you desire will always give you more power in your birth experience.

 

[2:17] Prepare yourself for whole heck of a lot of unsolicited advice ;)

[4:15] Trust your intuition

[5:21] At the end of the birth, all that really matters is if you can look back at the experience and you feel good about it

[6:54] Birth isn't something you get to do every day,...