Comprehensive Birth Preparation: Physical, Emotional, and Mental Readiness

In this episode of The MamasteFit Podcast, hosts Gina and Roxanne explore the multifaceted approach to birth preparation. Joined by Haley Kava, an in-house pelvic floor PT, the discussion covers essential physical preparations, such as supporting baby's positioning, improving pelvic mobility, and releasing pelvic floor tension. The episode also delves into emotional and mental preparations, including the significance of feeling supported and strategies for coping with stressors during labor. In addition to sharing personal birth stories, the hosts offer practical resources like prenatal fitness programs and childbirth education courses to help listeners confidently navigate their perinatal journey.

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00:00 Introduction to The MamasteFit Podcast
00:18 Meet Your Hosts: Gina and Roxanne
01:08 Episode Overview: Birth Preparation
01:44 Physical Preparation for Birth: Baby's Position
08:07 Pelvic Mobility and Birth Preparation
16:31 Mental Preparation and Pelvic Floor Release
19:35 Sponsor Break: Needed Nutrition
23:20 The Anxiety of Birth Preparation
23:58 Sphincter Law and Birth Anxiety
25:32 Overcoming Bodily Function Anxiety
26:27 Stress Responses and Birth Preparation
28:19 Managing Hospital Noises and Traffic
31:23 Choosing the Right Birth Location
32:50 Advocacy and Support During Birth
40:24 The Role of Doulas and Birth Preparation
43:54 Comprehensive Prenatal Fitness Programs
45:49 Conclusion and Resources

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