I happened upon these pages this morning, and it's a great little summary of what we teach (in more detail) in The Wise Hippo Birthing Programme. Understanding these principles is a great way to optimise yourself to have a 'Good Birth'.
If you're pregnant - and whether or not you want to invest time in a birth preparation course - you should be aware of and understand these little gems;
1; Let labour begin on it's own
2; Walk, move around and change positions during labour
3; Bring a friend, loved one or Doula for support
4; Avoid interventions that are not medically necessary
5; Avoid giving birth on your back and follow your body's urges to push
6; Keep Mother and Baby together
Thanks to Lamaze International for this. And don't forget you can contact me for a chat about this, or to enrol on The Wise Hippo Birthing Programme here
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