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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