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EP106 | How to Prepare For a Freebirth
In this episode, I share some of the key things you will need to know or consider to prepare yourself to freebirth.
1. Educate Yourself Extensively: Podcast, books, courses, being part of a program like mine (6 - Month of Group Mentoring) where you can get guided support
My book recommendation and quick guide is:
Home Birth On Your Own Terms: A How-To Guide For Birthing Unassisted by Heather Baker.
If you are trying to purchase in Australia send me a DM on Instagram or email me and I will let you know where you can access a copy.
2. Mindset, mindset, Mindset
Mindset is one of the biggest ways to talk yourself out of birth at home, or a freebirth, with fears popping up, old birth stories that need answering popping up from time to time causing doubt or worry, or not being prepared in a positive way to handle the pain of labour.
You want to have a strong foundation and work through all of those challenges before you go into birth with your homebirth/ freebirth baby. Starting with a strong foundation gives you the best chance at success for a homebirth.
3. Create a Birth Plan and Emergency Plan:
Going through the process of creating a birth and transfer plan means that you understand some of the interventions available and how to accept or decline them understanding the path that those choices could lead to. If you are not sure where to start with this, you could do this with your birth doula, midwife (if planning an assisted birth) or book in a session with me to create this plan for yourself.
4. Gather Necessary Supplies:
I referred to a previous podcast episode that takes you through all the supplies you could want and need for a freebirth. You can listen to this podcast episode here.
EP31| What supplies do you need for your VBAC Freebirth?
Other resources from this episode:
EP38| What is Freebirth?
EP39| 10 Questions you should ask to yourself: A preparation to deciding on whether VBAC freebirth is right for you
More from Ashley
Insta: @ashleylwinning
Join the waitlist for my Group Mentoring Program - click here
Join our VBAC Homebirth Support Group here
Get access to the FREE Workshop: Get better support for your homebirth
Get Homebirth resources sent to your inbox - Click here
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In this episode, I share some of the key things you will need to know or consider to prepare yourself to freebirth.
1. Educate Yourself Extensively: Podcast, books, courses, being part of a program like mine (6 - Month of Group Mentoring) where you can get guided support
My book recommendation and quick guide is:
Home Birth On Your Own Terms: A How-To Guide For Birthing Unassisted by Heather Baker.
If you are trying to purchase in Australia send me a DM on Instagram or email me and I will let you know where you can access a copy.
2. Mindset, mindset, Mindset
Mindset is one of the biggest ways to talk yourself out of birth at home, or a freebirth, with fears popping up, old birth stories that need answering popping up from time to time causing doubt or worry, or not being prepared in a positive way to handle the pain of labour.
You want to have a strong foundation and work through all of those challenges before you go into birth with your homebirth/ freebirth baby. Starting with a strong foundation gives you the best chance at success for a homebirth.
3. Create a Birth Plan and Emergency Plan:
Going through the process of creating a birth and transfer plan means that you understand some of the interventions available and how to accept or decline them understanding the path that those choices could lead to. If you are not sure where to start with this, you could do this with your birth doula, midwife (if planning an assisted birth) or book in a session with me to create this plan for yourself.
4. Gather Necessary Supplies:
I referred to a previous podcast episode that takes you through all the supplies you could want and need for a freebirth. You can listen to this podcast episode here.
EP31| What supplies do you need for your VBAC Freebirth?
Other resources from this episode:
EP38| What is Freebirth?
EP39| 10 Questions you should ask to yourself: A preparation to deciding on whether VBAC freebirth is right for you
More from Ashley
Insta: @ashleylwinning
Join the waitlist for my Group Mentoring Program - click here
Join our VBAC Homebirth Support Group here
Get access to the FREE Workshop: Get better support for your homebirth
Get Homebirth resources sent to your inbox - Click here
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