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Yes, we know that it sounds like a reality show and to be honest it 100% is! It's your reality and we wanted to take a minute, or 30, to chat about it. Listen until the end because we promise you'll end laughing.

 

[4:47] We know what it's like to be stuck at home with no one to talk to!

[6:36] Our NEW FB Community Group - "Quarantined & Pregnant with My Essential Birth"

[8:03] It's good and we recommend talking to people in your life about how you are doing and feeling because it matters!

[8:37] Healthy habits affect your physical and mental state

[12:22] Spiritual health matters

[14:40] It's good to cry and it's good to laugh

[16:11] What needs to happen right now?

[17:27] There is no shame in telling someone when you're not doing well

[18:42] Sometimes it's easy for us to forget what we didn't know...so send us your questions! There is no dumb question or anything you can't ask us. We are happy to cover anything that will help YOU!

[20:40] Switching gears to a...

 

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.

 

 

 

If you are pregnant and preparing to give birth during the COVID-19 global pandemic, this episode is for you! With many hospitals pulling back birth support we are getting so many questions about what mothers should do. This episode will help you prepare, as needed, for a birth with less birth support.

 

[2:08] Can you really "prepare" to have less support for birth?

[3:38] Listening to these podcasts are part of the foundation you are laying for your birth prep.

[5:48] Your partner should be prepared, especially if they are your only birth support + prepare other birth support in case your partner has signs/symptoms of COVID-19 and is unable to attend your birth with you

[7:31] HOW you prepare! - Some of our favorite books and podcast episodes.

[8:32] Birth videos + IG Content

[9:15] FREE Downloads from us to prepare you

[11:04] Know what it is evidence-based or not + stay healthy & low-risk so you have more options

[11:57] Decrease stress, yoga, and...

 

This podcast episode is hot off the press and in true Cort & Steph fashion, we break down the Pros AND Cons to birthing in/out of hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yup! We totally see it both ways and above all hope to speak peace to your heart. You are seen. You are heard. Your feelings- which may swing from gratitude one minute to sorrow the next- are valid. You are stronger than you know, and the story you pass down of birthing during a time of great global uncertainty will be revered for generations to come.

 

[2:00] ACOG, CDC, and WHO: What they're saying and what they recommend

[7:05] Telehealth

[7:37] Recommendations for COVID-19 & Breastfeeding Practices

[10:10] Other things to consider

[12:12] What to do with all of this information!

[19:00] Pros & Cons to Birthing In & Out of the Hospital During COVID-19

[27:04] Get prepared. You won't ever regret preparing "too much"...because there's no such thing!