Episode 463: Preparing for Another Birth & What You Might Want to Do Differently This Time
In today's episode, Anita is sharing what to think about as you prepare for another birth. She will be addressing earlier aches, pains, and pelvic floor symptoms, feeling more confident going into birth, getting your partner more involved, and planning ahead for your postpartum recovery. You can't control exactly how this time will unfold, but you can go into it with more tools, more options, and the benefit of knowing what you wish you had known the first time.
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Show Notes
00:18 – What we're talking about today
01:38 – Looking back at your previous birth(s): What do you wish you had known the first time?
03:22 – Preparing for another pregnancy: It doesn't have to feel worse this time, it's not too late to address pain, pelvic floor, and core symptoms
05:22 - Preparing for another birth: Different labour positions, pushing options, and perineal massage
06:56 – Getting your partner involved: What helped, what didn't, and what they can learn this time
09:18 – Postpartum the second time: You know what to expect, planning ahead for the other kids and pets at home, early movements you can start within the first six weeks
12:12 - Questions to reflect on as you prepare
12:51 – Bump to Birth Method on-demand course
