
44: The Secret to Making An Effective Birth Plan
06/18/24 • 21 min
On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we explore the importance of creating a birth plan and how to make an effective one!
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- What is a birth plan
- Why creating a birth plan is an important process
- 5 mistakes to avoid when writing a birth plan
- How to ensure you make an effective birth plan
Ready to create an effective birth plan and implement it with confidence? Join the Birth Plan Masterclass. Get 50% off through June 22, 2024 with discount code: SOLSTICE
Resources mentioned:
>> FREE WORKSHOP: 3 Essentials for Having an Empowering Birth
>> A Path to A Powerful Birth Class
>> Clear Your Birth Fears Guide
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Get 20% off your first monthly subscription with NEEDED Vitamins
🎁 Use discount code: CLEARLIGHTBIRTH
Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice.
On this episode of the Mindful Womb Podcast, we explore the importance of creating a birth plan and how to make an effective one!
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- What is a birth plan
- Why creating a birth plan is an important process
- 5 mistakes to avoid when writing a birth plan
- How to ensure you make an effective birth plan
Ready to create an effective birth plan and implement it with confidence? Join the Birth Plan Masterclass. Get 50% off through June 22, 2024 with discount code: SOLSTICE
Resources mentioned:
>> FREE WORKSHOP: 3 Essentials for Having an Empowering Birth
>> A Path to A Powerful Birth Class
>> Clear Your Birth Fears Guide
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Get 20% off your first monthly subscription with NEEDED Vitamins
🎁 Use discount code: CLEARLIGHTBIRTH
Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice.
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43: Mindful Advocacy Techniques That Will Uplevel Your Birth Experience - with Nurse Dawn Hancock
This episode dives into advocacy strategies for pregnancy and birth and infuses mindfulness practices throughout. We are joined by Dawn Hancock aka Nurse Dawn, a seasoned Labor and Delivery Nurse certified in Obstetric Nursing, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Lactation Counselor, and Board Certified Nurse Coach.
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- Advocacy strategies for pregnancy, labor, and beyond
- Communication skills for birthing people and partners to use with the medical team
- How to make mindful decisions in pregnancy and labor
- Using mindfulness to manage pain during labor
- Meditative tips for racing thoughts
Don’t forget to check out the blog post
You can find more about Dawn’s work at: www.pivotalbirth.com
And follow her on TikTok at @pivotalbirth
Resources mentioned:
>> FREE Clear Your Birth Fears Guide
>> FREE WORKSHOP: 3 Essentials for Having an Empowering Birth
>> A Path to A Powerful Birth Class
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Get 20% off your first monthly subscription with NEEDED Vitamins
🎁 Use discount code: CLEARLIGHTBIRTH
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Trigger warning: Gendered language, mention of obstetric violence
Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice.
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45: Navigating Inclusive Birth Support & Deeping Your Mind-Body Connection - with Sabrina Ortolano
Let’s talk about inclusive care for expecting individuals. In this enlightening episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sabrina Ortolano (she/her), a Birth Doula of nearly thirty years and owner of IPSB, Los Angeles’ longest-running massage and bodywork school. As a queer birthworker and body worker, Sabrina shares her wisdom about how to take a holistic approach to finding affirming care while also deepening your mind-body connection.
In this episode, we dive into the following:
- How to find affirming birth support
- How to screen for a supported provider
- Deepening your mind body connection for resiliency
- How psycho-emotional state can impact our bodies
Don’t forget to check out the blog post
You can find more about Sabirna’s work at: www.ipsb.com
And follow her on Instagram at @ipsb_massage
Resources mentioned:
>> FREE Clear Your Birth Fears Guide
>> FREE WORKSHOP: 3 Essentials for Having an Empowering Birth
>> A Path to A Powerful Birth Class
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🎁 Use discount code: CLEARLIGHTBIRTH : http://needed.sjv.io/KjN6Dz
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***If these topics light you up, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening.
After you review the show - snap a pic and upload it here - and I’ll send you a little surprise as a thank you.
Your feedback helps this podcast grow, and I am so grateful for your support!
Trigger warning: Mention of sexual assault
Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice.
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