"The truth for women living in a modern world is that they must take increasing responsibility for the skills they bring into birth if they want their birth to be natural. Making choices of where and with whom to birth is not the same as bringing knowledge and skills into your birth, regardless of where and with whom you birth."
Dr. Michel Odent, Obstetrician
Sound like a terrifying prospect?
Motherhood certainly can be a scary prospect, whether pregnancy is expected or a surprise. Our goal is to give mothers the skills to meet labor with the basic knowledge to take the mystery out of it, allowing you follow your labor journey with interest and confidence.
Did you know that baths were thought to be evil and a way to let the devil in during the dark ages? But new knowledge and understanding of personal hygiene allowed us to rid ourselves of this fear and fully embrace baths for all of their benefits.
In the same way, we, at Fearless Life, believe that knowledge and understanding of the pregnant and laboring body and its processes leads to the ability to fully embrace the birth experience for all of its wonders.
Did you know that baths were thought to be evil and a way to let the devil in during the dark ages? But new knowledge and understanding of personal hygiene allowed us to rid ourselves of this fear and fully embrace baths for all of their benefits.
In the same way, we, at Fearless Life, believe that knowledge and understanding of the pregnant and laboring body and its processes leads to the ability to fully embrace the birth experience for all of its wonders.
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What is Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Planning & Consultation?
Pregnancy
So you're expecting? Have you thought about prenatal exercise, supplements, diet, bonding... and so on? Depending on your vision for your unborn child, a pregnancy consultant can help you map out activities for each trimester, including third trimester comfort measures, increases in certain elements of a healthy diet to accommodate your and Baby's changing needs, and exercises for labor-relevant muscles.
So you're expecting? Have you thought about prenatal exercise, supplements, diet, bonding... and so on? Depending on your vision for your unborn child, a pregnancy consultant can help you map out activities for each trimester, including third trimester comfort measures, increases in certain elements of a healthy diet to accommodate your and Baby's changing needs, and exercises for labor-relevant muscles.
Birth
In preparing for your unique birth experience, have you thought about what kind of birth environment you want? Do you need help enhancing the spiritual-emotional connection between you and Baby? Would focusing on relaxation and techniques for letting go of unnecessary stress benefit the positive perspective you need for labor? All of these things and more are part of Fearless Life birth planning services. If you're having a home birth, we can help you find the supplies you need and to set up the perfect birthing space. What kind of nutrition will be of the most benefit during labor and right after? Just like a wedding planner helps you plan the most important day of your life, a birth planner helps you plan and prepare for the next most important day of your life so that things run smoothly (albeit a bit more messy).
In preparing for your unique birth experience, have you thought about what kind of birth environment you want? Do you need help enhancing the spiritual-emotional connection between you and Baby? Would focusing on relaxation and techniques for letting go of unnecessary stress benefit the positive perspective you need for labor? All of these things and more are part of Fearless Life birth planning services. If you're having a home birth, we can help you find the supplies you need and to set up the perfect birthing space. What kind of nutrition will be of the most benefit during labor and right after? Just like a wedding planner helps you plan the most important day of your life, a birth planner helps you plan and prepare for the next most important day of your life so that things run smoothly (albeit a bit more messy).
Postpartum
In the pensive wait for your little one, your time of recovery and rest can often get lost or forgotten when preparing for Baby's arrival. Postpartum planning helps to outline common needs and efficient set ups that maximize your rest, bonding, and convenience. Planning can also help your partner better anticipate your postpartum needs. Postpartum planning can also help you utilize community resources, like meal trains and even a postpartum "party".
In the pensive wait for your little one, your time of recovery and rest can often get lost or forgotten when preparing for Baby's arrival. Postpartum planning helps to outline common needs and efficient set ups that maximize your rest, bonding, and convenience. Planning can also help your partner better anticipate your postpartum needs. Postpartum planning can also help you utilize community resources, like meal trains and even a postpartum "party".