Get Curious About Birth
Get Curious About Brenda
Who’s that girl? Why should we trust her?
As you follow this course, please know that there is no need to memorize anything. The purpose is to acknowledge that your body is a trust-worthy vessel, growing your own little baby.
When you’re feeling ready, start the first short video below.
Get Curious About Pregnancy
How was that? Are you having a good time? Do you have questions? Let me know!
Six Science-Approved Ways to Work With Your Birth, Not Against It!
Let labor start on its own whenever possible—it’s your body’s way of saying, “We’re ready!” In most pregnancies, your baby, your uterus, your hormones, and your placenta all team up and hit the “go” button at just the right moment. When that happens naturally, labor usually goes smoother, and both you and your baby come out happier and healthier. Every extra day in those final weeks is like bonus time for your baby to grow and for your body to get ready.
If labor is jump-started with induction, it turns into a medical event and works a bit differently than nature intended. Unless there’s a health reason, waiting it out can be the best call. Even if you’re past your due date and itching to meet your little one, remember—nature usually knows best.
Want the nitty-gritty? Download the Lamaze Healthy Birth Practices Paper (it’s available in eleven languages!).
And if induction is necessary, don’t worry—you can still do plenty to keep things as natural as possible.
Lamaze Healthy Birth Practice Paper
Induction doesn’t have to mean all medical—here’s how to keep it as natural as possible.
How does this settle within your spirit? Does any of it resonate with how you’d like to remember your birth experience?
Let this be your “jumping off place”! If you can begin with a broad plan, you can add to it or edit it later.
Let’s keep going!
Get Curious About Labor
Get Curious About EARLY Labor
Safety is not just a feeling.
It’s a Necessary condition for good labor!
Feeling safe—physically, emotionally, and psychologically—allows the birthing person to relax, trust their body, and focus on labor. Anxiety or fear can trigger stress hormones, which can slow labor, increase pain, or complicate birth. Safety isn’t just about avoiding harm; it’s about enabling the body and mind to do their job.
Please watch the following clip
Notice what people do during Early Labor.
Which ones will you add to your toolkit?
Do any seem like a bad idea?
Compare your list with your partner’s list.
Get Curious!!!
Get Curious About ACTIVE Labor!
Please watch the following clip
Notice what people do during Active Labor.
Which ones will you add to your toolkit?
Do any seem like a bad idea?
Compare your list with your partner’s list.
