In today’s episode, Anita is going to talk about the power of creating a cozy and calm birth space. So, whether you are planning to become pregnant, you are pregnant, or you work with pregnant clients, this episode will give you insights into things you may never have thought about before - because we aren’t usually thinking about the atmosphere, and how it can affect laboring, itself! So, whether you are having a home birth, hospital birth, or birth center birth, you will have tips and tricks to create this cozy and calm environment.

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Resources and References

• Episode 314: The Importance of Including a Doula on Your Birthing/Postpartum Team, with Samantha Garcia Gagnon
• Bump to Birth Course (self study): bumptobirthmethod.com

Show Notes

0:55 - What today’s episode is going to be all about!

1:47 - How Anita leads her clients through creating a cozy environment at home

4:48 - It could be helpful to write the information in today’s episode down! - Anita discusses her 1-page birthing template for her clients

6:00 - Sense #1: Sight (what could you visually do/see in your laboring space that could help your nervous system stay in relaxation?)

12:50 - Sense #2: Sound (what could you listen to that could help your body go into that rest and relaxation state?)

21:54 - Sense #3: Smell (incorporating scents for relaxation)

26:00 - Sense #4: Touch (what’s physically touching you, tools for the process, etc)

33:20 - IMPORTANT: Your Support Team

34:52 - Episode wrap up