revalent myths in pregnancy: the illusion of control. Hilary breaks down the aspects of pregnancy that parents often feel they can manage but ultimately cannot, such as the baby's position and gestational diabetes. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on what can be controlled – our attitudes and reactions. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on preparing for childbirth with an open mind and less stress.

Big thanks to our sponsor The Online Prenatal Class for Couples -- getting prepared is one of the biggest things you CAN control.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Simplify pregnancy and parenting, debunking myths. 05:10 Embrace control over our thoughts and actions. 07:15 Prepare for any birth scenario, stay calm.

Keypoints:

Sure! Here are 10 bullet points summarizing episode 236 of The Pulling Curls Podcast:

1. Episode Introduction:
   • "The biggest myth of pregnancy" is the focus of episode 236.
   • Hilary Eickson, RN, introduces herself and her goals for the podcast.
2. Control in Pregnancy:
   • The primary myth discussed is the belief that one has control over pregnancy and childbirth.
3. Lack of Control:
   • Specific examples of things that cannot be controlled: baby's position, onset of gestational diabetes, timing of delivery.
4. Personal Anecdotes:
   • Hilary shares her personal experience of going 12 days overdue with her last baby, challenging her own desire for control.
5. Birth Plans:
   • Importance of birth plans emphasized, but not as a means of control.
   • Hilary shares her love for detailed and creative birth plans but advises against creating them with the intention to control the birth process.
6. Attitude and Response:
   • You can control your attitude, feelings, and actions in response to events during pregnancy and childbirth.
7. Adjusting Expectations:
   • A positive attitude towards unexpected outcomes, e.g., being open to a c-section if needed.
   • Encourages flexibility in birth plan expectations.
8. Parenthood Control:
   • The lack of control extends beyond pregnancy into parenting; highlighting that controlling children is often impossible.
9. Therapy and Preparedness:
   • Advocates for therapy to help manage control issues and recommends being prepared for various birth outcomes.
   • Importance of taking general birth classes to prepare for all possible scenarios.
10. Season 6 Preview:
    • Brief overview of upcoming episodes on weight loss journey and aspirin use in pregnancy.
    • Encouragement to stay tuned and support the podcast through reviews and sharing. These bullet points capture the essence and key messages of the episode.

Producer: Drew Erickson

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