Elizabeth

For any Floridians or those of you who have pregnant friends evacuating Florida.
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Good advice for moms who are at term in a hurricane or natural disaster.

“Don’t be scared. Be confident. Be safe.”
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“My c section birth story is one that proves that cesareans aren’t all bad. It even shows that they can be a healing experience after a traumatic first delivery. But I think the most important factor for a c section delivery is how the hospital handles it.”
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From floods to fires to hurricanes, a lot of current natural disasters are bringing this topic to light.
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“Studies show that women’s feelings about their birth had more to do with having choices, than specific details about the birth itself. Women are also less likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or suffer from birth trauma when presented with choices. Additionally, easier postpartum periods have been reported with supported birth. This is why we hear so much about the presence of doulas. It’s not only because doulas improve birth outcomes, but because they leave women feeling continuously comforted, acknowledged, and much more at ease during and after delivery.”
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“I love every bit of my postpartum body,” she writes. “It’s truly amazing how my body held create and carry and 8 lb 2 oz baby.”
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