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Ways to Prepare for Labor and Delivery

March 26, 2013 By Thaleia 4 Comments

Ways to Prepare for Labor and Delivery

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Read some IMPORTANT tips for preparing for labor, delivery AND post-partum! #Motherhood #pregnancy

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Since this is my fourth go around with labor and delivery I feel like I have a little bit to share with you and some great reminders for myself! I promise to share some labor and delivery stories as soon as I can find all the pictures I want to use.

Education– DO NOT take anyone else’s word for it! Read up on what the natural progression of labor and delivery should be like. I highly recommend ANY of the Dr. Sear’s books (i.e The Pregnancy Book and The Birth Book). They are very helpful and encouraging without being dramatic and alarmist like the “Expecting” book. I started to read that one and immediately took it straight back to the library. So much contradictory advice and scare tactic writing it was ridiculous!

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Ways to Prepare for PostPartum

March 8, 2013 By Thaleia 8 Comments

Ways to Prepare for Postpartum

Ways to prepare for postpartum

 

There are lots of things you can do while you are pregnant to prepare for postpartum. If this is your first baby or your 5th baby, then you will need to ease the transition home after birth. Some families have lots of help and family near by while others do not. Be sure to look on the bright side and be glad you have a new little bundle of joy to bring home. Do not be discouraged if people do not flock to help you (sometimes they do not want to intrude or are unsure of what really would be helpful!) ASK FOR HELP!

Meal Prep– depending on what season you are due would determine the types of meals you prepare. For a Summer birth, I would prepare freezer meals that would go into the crockpot so you are not heating up the house. Cooking a whole chicken and freezing smaller portions of shredded chicken could be useful for BBQ sandwiches, chicken enchiladas or quesadillas.

Chicken Enchilada

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