11/07/2025
As I prep for my third delivery, I want to share some of absolute non-negotiable when it comes to preparing for birth! Regardless of your method of delivery, these are important considerations, even if they seem like common sense!
🪩 HYDRATION: I always ensure that I have a water vessel that I like and can easily drink out of well in advance to ensure that it comes with me when the time comes. My requirements: 40 oz, insulated and a straw. This makes it easy to drink from in all stages!
🪩RELAXATION: not only for the pelvic floor but that body as a WHOLE. I religiously prep my body day and night with an Epsom salt bath to help with muscle tension and the dreaded pregnancy muscle cramps. I also compliment this with mobility/stretchy and now weekly massage appointments (36+ weeks)
🪩BREATHING: (an extension of relaxation) learning to regulate your nervous system through deep breathing is not only helpful for labour/delivery (regardless of your type of delivery) but it is also a useful coping mechanism in general. I incorporate mindful breathing during my baths, before bed and throughout the day in moments of stress.
There is no “right” or wrong way to prepare for birth but this IS your friendly reminder that YOU are in CONTROL of how you wish to prepare for the arrival of your little one.
What are your non-negotiables?! 👇👇👇