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Resources and References
Show Notes
0:55 – Anita’s Bump to Birth Method course
2:41 – Introduction to today’s episode
4:43 – Anita describes the circumstances leading up to her second baby’s birth
13:38 – Anita shares how she felt in those first couple of hours of labour, as well as how she prepared mentally for labour ahead of time
15:35 – Anita details the scene as the birthing process intensified
20:33 – Anita recounts the process – and importance – of getting up and walking around during her home birth
22:54 – Anita recalls when her water broke, and things “started feelin’ pushy”
29:21 – Anita describes how the doulas helped her in the aftermath of her birth
31:57 – Anita talks about placenta monitoring
33:24 – Jessie asks Anita if there were any moments during labour where Anita thought: I can NOT do this anymore!
35:25 – Anita shares why she wouldn’t describe her physical birthing sensations as “painful”
37:00 – Anita shares what that first week postpartum looked like for her (pssst – it includes boundaries!)
39:19 – Anita shares her preference for doulas, and the importance of conversing with your midwives and doulas about what is best for you and baby
44:10 – Jessie and Anita wrap up the episode
