What Doctors Don't Tell You About Giving Birth

You don't have to give birth in the hospital.

Giving birth at home or in a birth center can provide a more relaxed and

intimate setting for the birth of your baby. It allows you to have more control

over the birthing process and can provide a more personalized experience.

This option is safe for low-risk pregnancies and has similar or better outcomes

compared to hospital births.

Question for your doctor: Would he/she support you and work with a home

birth midwife if you decided to go this route?

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Epidurals are not the only form of pain relief available during labor.

Epidurals are a common form of pain relief during labor, but they are not the

only option available. Other forms of pain relief include nitrous oxide, spinal

blocks, and natural methods such as hypnobirthing, acupuncture and

massage. These options can provide a more natural and less invasive form of

pain relief.

Question for your doctor: What other pain relief options do they see often

that’s effective other than epidural?

You can bring your own music or sounds to the delivery room.

Music can have a powerful impact on our emotions, and it can help create a

calm and soothing environment for you during labor. You can bring your own

playlist, a sound machine, or even your own voice to help you relax and focus

during labor.

Birthing pools can help you feel more comfortable and relaxed during

labor.

Warm water can help ease the pain and discomfort of contractions, and it also

allows you to move around more easily, which can help the baby move down

the birth canal. Birthing pools can also provide a sense of privacy and

intimacy during labor.

You don't have to give birth in the hospital.

Giving birth at home or in a birth center can provide a more relaxed and

intimate setting for the birth of your baby. It allows you to have more control

over the birthing process and can provide a more personalized experience.

This option is safe for low-risk pregnancies and has similar or better outcomes

compared to hospital births.

Question for your doctor: Would he/she support you and work with a home birth midwife if you decided to go this route?

You can bring your own music or sounds to the delivery room.

Music can have a powerful impact on our emotions, and it can help create a

calm and soothing environment for you during labor. You can bring your own

playlist, a sound machine, or even your own voice to help you relax and focus

during labor.

Question for your doctor: Can I bring music to the birthing room?

You will probably poop during labor (and that's okay!).

It's a normal and natural part of the birthing process, and your nurses and

doctors are used to it. Don't let this concern hold you back, it's nothing to be

embarrassed about.

Birthing positions - there are many different positions that can help make

the birthing process easier.

There are various birthing positions that can help make the birthing process

easier, such as standing up, sitting down, on your hands and knees, or even

lying down. Experiment with different positions to find what feels most

comfortable for you.

Question for your doctor: In what positions are you willing to help me birth

my baby?

The power of the mind - visualization and other relaxation techniques can

help during labor.

Visualization and relaxation techniques such as hypnobirthing, yoga, and

meditation can help you stay calm and focused during labor. It can also help

to lower stress hormones and increase endorphins, which can make labor

more manageable.

Question: Is there anything I can do now to learn how to cope with labor?