A GOOD birth team aims to have a collaborative approach to care. You're on the same team with the goal of a healthy baby, healthy mom, AND a positive experience. How do we have a positive experience? ✨️ Active participant in the decision making process ✨️ Autonomy ✨️ Support throughout pregnancy and birth ✨️ Education ✨️ Respectful communication about the benefits and risks of varying options in birth ✨️ Evidence-based discussions, not fear mongering Outside of emergencies, you should not hear, "you MUST do x." or similar phrases. You should hear something like, "I recommend X because of Y. Current evidence shows this is recommended for situations where we see Z. What questions do you have?" It isn't about declining what's offered or second guessing what a medical expert recommends. It's about respectful care rooted in mutual respect and not a hierarchy or infantilization. Choosing a provider who your can trust is so important. Did you feel respected and heard during your care?

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Well hello again! My sincerest apologies for being MIA these past few months. I have been exhausting myself with other work and have not had much free time to get on a post like I would like to. Thank you for sticking around. As we approach the end of the school year and the beginning of summer my goal is to be more present here and I have been thinking about offering some (paid) workshops. Please vote below for your TOP workshop/training choice... Feel free to add your other favorites in the comments: