Did you know that birth stories are one of the most requested subjects for To Birth and Beyond? In today’s episode, Anita talks with Katelyn, a dental hygienist, all about preparing for her first birth, and her positive, unmedicated birth experience that unfolded! Katelyn shares plenty of advice along the way!

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Resources and References 

• Anita’s Bump to Birth Method self-paced course

Show Notes 

0:55 - Anita’s Bump to Birth Method self-paced course

2:38 - Anita introduces today’s episode and special guest!

4:19 - Katelyn shares a little more about herself

5:31 - Mentally, physically, emotionally…how was Katelyn’s pregnancy?

7:17 - What stories around pregnancy did Katelyn hear from family and friends?

7:58 - How Katelyn found Anita - her pelvic health physiotherapist

9:01 - In terms of exercise and activity, what did Katelyn find helpful and enjoy?

10:38 - How were aches and pains throughout Katelyn’s pregnancy?

11:37 - How did Katelyn prepare for birth?

13:02 - How did her preparations play a role in her birth?

15:51 - How did Katelyn’s husband prepare?

17:17 - Going over birthing options - and getting excited to give birth

19:17 - Did Katelyn listen to a variety of birth stories throughout her pregnancy?

21:20 - How Katelyn chose her type of care provider and where she gave birth

23:44 - Katelyn describes the birth center she chose

24:56 - Finn’s birth experience!

36:21 - Katelyn shares her experience with her doula

38:11 - Katelyn shares about her postpartum recovery

40:34 - What advice would Katelyn give first time birthing people?

41:41 - Wrap up!