Do you want to move from fear to confidence in childbirth? In this episode, Debra explores the common fears and anxieties around childbirth that often go unaddressed. She explains how fear is a natural response, but when excessive can negatively impact the birthing experience by making it longer, more painful and increasing interventions. Debra guides us to identify and openly acknowledge our deepest worries
Debra provides us with a toolkit of practical strategies to move from paralyzing fear to empowered confidence before and during birth. From seeking knowledge through classes and resources, communicating openly with your care team, creating detailed birth preferences, practicing visualization and relaxation techniques, hiring a doula for support, prioritizing self-care and curating a positive birth environment.
By facing fears head-on, surrounding yourself with positive stories, setting realistic expectations and proactively preparing, Debra shows how we can overcome anxiety and approach birth with joy, trust and anticipation for meeting our babies. This encouraging episode provides invaluable insights and guidance for expecting mothers and partners to transform fear into the ultimate birthing experience.
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"Fears in childbirth actually make birth longer, more painful, harder, and more susceptible to more interventions." - Debra Bonaro
"You can find joy, love and connection. You can move from fear to confidence in childbirth." - Debra Bonaro
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