I’ve casually mentioned before the importance of childbirth education, and touched on some of the childbirth education I’ve done in both of my pregnancies. Usually people are coming to me while pregnant to find out how to have the easiest birth and recovery experience possible, and the answer is always education. Having a plan is key – even if everything doesn’t go exactly as planned – so you can understand the potential side effects of the various choices you’ll be presented with before, during and after birth.
In this episode, I discuss:
- How various interventions may change your recovery path
- The value of a doula in the decision-making process
- What’s included in a good childbirth education class
- When to take a childbirth education class during your pregnancy
- What to do before you decide on a childbirth course
- How many birth classes you should take
- and more!