Before anything else, preparation is key to success. -Alexander Graham Bell
We often talk to clients about the idea or possibility of having their older children at their birth. Or some clients have children who are concerned or scared of the birth process. We are all about education and resources here at How2Mom, so we thought it would be helpful to share the books and video resources we often share with our clients.
Books
Depending on your situation and the age of your older children, books can be a great place to educate while normalizing physiological birth, and by opening up conversations and questions that they may have. Here are some wonderful books that can be helpful:
Videos
If appropriate, videos can be a great visual for normalizing what birth can look like and for giving your child an opportunity to see how they respond to witnessing birth. I think this is a good practice if you desire your older children to be at your birth, just so that that experience isn’t the first time they witness physiological birth. Here are the videos we often recommend:
We hope these resources are helpful as you and your family prepare for your next birth journey. As always, we suggest that you read the books and view the videos before inviting your children to make sure they align with what you are looking for.
Sending you lots of love for your upcoming birth,
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