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Ep160: 9 Tips for an Unmedicated (Often Referred to as “Natural”) Birth
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In today’s episode you’re going to learn 9 tips for having an unmedicated birth. This is an episode I initially did over 3 years ago. From time to time I like to go back and revisit older episodes as new information comes out or I learn new things. So we are revisiting those 9 things with some additional tidbits of advice.
Why do I say unmedicated instead of natural? Well, because that’s what it is! It’s giving birth without medication (most often people mean without an epidural). All birth is natural - procreation, continuing the species, that’s natural. The way that you manage pain doesn’t affect whether it’s natural or not.
In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:
-What are some questions you should ask yourself before committing to an unmedicated birth
-Why unmedicated birth requires a commitment
-Why you need to communicate your wishes to your support team in advance
-What makes preparation so vital to an unmedicated birth
-Why it’s a good idea to stay home as long as possible
-How to know when it’s time to go to the hospital
-Why you want to stay with the pain instead of fighting it
-What are the advantages of seeking out a nurse who has experience with unmedicated birth
Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode160
Check out The Birth Preparation Course
Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way
Take a quick, fun labor pain quiz
Learn more about donating your cord blood and get up to $100 Amazon gift card! --> thecordbloodgroup.com/drnicole
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* Embrace an informed and empowered journey to parenthood with Informed Pregnancy Plus. Start with 'The Business of Being Born' today at informedpregnancy.tv.
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Manage episode 327401616 series 2787115
In today’s episode you’re going to learn 9 tips for having an unmedicated birth. This is an episode I initially did over 3 years ago. From time to time I like to go back and revisit older episodes as new information comes out or I learn new things. So we are revisiting those 9 things with some additional tidbits of advice.
Why do I say unmedicated instead of natural? Well, because that’s what it is! It’s giving birth without medication (most often people mean without an epidural). All birth is natural - procreation, continuing the species, that’s natural. The way that you manage pain doesn’t affect whether it’s natural or not.
In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:
-What are some questions you should ask yourself before committing to an unmedicated birth
-Why unmedicated birth requires a commitment
-Why you need to communicate your wishes to your support team in advance
-What makes preparation so vital to an unmedicated birth
-Why it’s a good idea to stay home as long as possible
-How to know when it’s time to go to the hospital
-Why you want to stay with the pain instead of fighting it
-What are the advantages of seeking out a nurse who has experience with unmedicated birth
Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode160
Check out The Birth Preparation Course
Register for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way
Take a quick, fun labor pain quiz
Learn more about donating your cord blood and get up to $100 Amazon gift card! --> thecordbloodgroup.com/drnicole
Our Sponsors:
* Check out factormeals.com/drnicole50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next box!
* Check out ritual.com/DRNICOLE and get 25% off!
* Download the FamilyAlbum app today and start creating a legacy of love one photo at a time!
* Embrace an informed and empowered journey to parenthood with Informed Pregnancy Plus. Start with 'The Business of Being Born' today at informedpregnancy.tv.
* Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal!
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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