Stephanie Heintzeler
European midwife approach for holistic doula care.Three tips that can lower your fear of birth
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To alleviate anxiety surrounding labor and birth, consider three main approaches. Firstly, enroll in childbirth and breathing classes to gain a comprehensive understanding of the birthing process. Secondly, participate in prenatal yoga, ideally attending in-person sessions at a local center. Lastly, assemble a supportive birth team; this includes selecting an OB or midwife whose approach aligns with your preferences, hiring a birth doula, and ensuring your partner attends birthing classes with you to foster a strong support network.
Childbirth class: An educational course that explains labor, delivery, and coping strategies so you know what to expect.
Breathing class: A class that teaches breathing and relaxation techniques to help manage contractions and stress during labor.
Prenatal yoga: Yoga adapted for pregnancy to improve comfort, strength, and relaxation; recommended to take in person.
OB (Obstetrician): A physician who specializes in pregnancy, labor, and birth.
Midwife: A healthcare professional trained to care for pregnant people and attend births, often offering a more personalized approach.
Birth doula: A trained support person who provides non-medical emotional, physical, and informational support during labor and birth.