Episode 215: Preparing for Birth After a Traumatic Birth

Episode 215: Preparing for birth after a traumatic birth

Today, Anita goes through different tips to prepare you and your support team for a birth following a traumatic birth.

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0:58 - Bump to Birth self study is open for enrollment!

2:47 - What we are talking about on today’s episode

5:11 - Birth trauma is not necessarily just about what happened during birth

5:37 - Tip #1: Debrief around previous birth

6:01 - Tip #2: Determine what professional support you feel would be helpful this time around

8:25 - Tip #3: Ask questions (around past birth and current pregnancy)

9:35 - Tip #4: Take an evidence-based program or prenatal class (or all or both!), and consider working with a pelvic health physiotherapist

10:20 - Tip #5: Learn about advocating for your preferences and understanding informed decisions

11:14 - Tip #6: Communicate with your care provider and ask to see past charts

14:46 - Tip #7: Consider having a doula this time around

17:16 - Round up and wrap up