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Do you know how to advocate for yourself during labor? Do you know how to make an informed decision, or give informed consent?

Today's quick tip walks you through using the acronym BRAIN to advocate for yourself.
I also use a real-life example so you can see it in action. When you are informed, you can confidently make the best decisions for you and your baby.


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Betsy's induced labor was long, painful, and extremely traumatic. At many point during her labor, she asked the doctors to give her a c-section, but they refused. After 12 hours in excruciating pain, the doctors finally decided that Betsy needed to have a c-section.

Betsy's birth story may have happened 38 years ago, but it is still relevant today. Her doctors ignored her requests, the trauma from the birth left her feeling conflicted, and she suffered in silence from postpartum depression. Unfortunately, many of the same things still happen today. 

Listen as Betsy shares her birth story: the trauma, the beauty that came out of it, and advice for women today. 


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Whether you are planning to go unmedicated or know ahead of time you want pain relief, it's a good idea to labor at home for a while before you head to the hospital or birth center. How can you prepare for managing contractions during labor? 

Have you heard of the ice cube exercise? Doing it can help you train your mind and your body to focus in and relax during contractions. This makes for an easier, faster labor, and a better experience overall. 

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Cassie's first two labors were long and extremely painful. After doing some research about the labor process, Cassie's next two labors were short and a lot less painful.

In this episode, Cassie shares about the hormones that are involved during the labor process, and how to create an environment that helps produce those hormones. She also discusses how to manage pain during labor.

Cassie hosts the Bearfoot Parenting podcast, where she encourages other parents to do what they know is best for their family, despite pushback and fears. You can also find her at cassiehutton.com.

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A lot of us hold a strong loyalty to our medical providers, even though we may feel unheard or unsupported by them. In this week's quick tip, I'll let you in on a little secret that some people may not know. It could change the way you think about your current provider. 

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Once Ariell began to create her birth plan, she realized how difficult it would be to stick to it with her current provider. She decided to look for a birth center and found one near her.

Ariell did her research, made some changes, and set herself up for success. Her birth plan went exactly as she hoped, and she had an amazing birthing experience. Listen as she recounts her birth story: the process behind her birth plan, the changes she made, and how it all came together.




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Do you know what a "gentle c-section" is? Gentle c-sections, also called  "family centered c-sections" are being offered at more and more hospitals. They are less traumatic and have better outcomes for both mom and baby. 

Listen, and find out what some of the options are during a gentle c-section. 

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April's first labor with her daughter ended in a c-section. It wasn't what she expected, but she quickly learned what helped her during recovery. April's three subsequent children were also c-sections. 

After having multiple c-sections with small children at home to care for, April is a bit of an expert. She shares some of the struggles and some of the joys, and offers advice for women who are experiencing the same thing. 

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One of the most commonly asked questions when preparing for labor is: what should I pack in my hospital bag? 

Today's episode is a quick tip of something you definitely should bring that you might not think of. Pack this in your hospital bag, and you'll be glad you did!

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Christine's experience wearing glasses for her first labor and delivery did not go well. They kept fogging up and falling off. She didn't see her son until he was lying on her chest after being born.  For her second birth, she decided to take what she had learned the first time around and make some changes.

In this episode, Christine shares what made her decide to wear glasses or contacts for labor and delivery. She also offers tips to make wearing both glasses or contacts easier.




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