There is so much preparation that goes into having a new baby. Whether it is your first, or your tenth, there's always a certain level of prep work required as you get ready to add a new member into your family. 

Many ladies have requested that I share how I'm preparing for my upcoming birth of baby #4. This is a huge topic to cover, so I tried to keep it pretty specific to how I'm preparing for my baby. 

As I prepare for my 4th birth, but 2nd natural, homebirth, the preparation has been a bit different than it ever has before. I have been investing a lot of Scripture memory and prayer time into preparing my mind for natural birth, which in turn greatly affects how the body responds! I've been researching how to best nourish and support my postpartum body which has led to some freezer cooking prep. Simeon and I have been talking through how we work together to give me and baby time to recover, rest, and bond. We've been encouraging our children to be big helpers when Baby arrives, as well as some other prep things that will be unique to this birth experience. 

Not everything I share will apply to every mama, but it will give things to think through if you are in a season of preparing to welcome a new little one.

Resources:

NHC Blog: Postpartum Essentials

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