PLACENTA TREE MIDWIFERY

*Know what will be available to you at the Birth Center or Hospital

*Buy a double electronic breast pump

*Decide if you will/will not breastfeed the baby

*Talk to your care provider about your birth plan

*Let those who will be at the birth with you meet the doula

*Be specific about what you want done

*Always try to get in the shower/bath/jacuzzi at the hospital and at home

*Ask when you want privacy with your partner

*Try to accomodate yourself to the room adjust light/sound/temperature

*Use different possitions while in labor

*Eat and drink if allowed

*Make releasing sounds that make you feel good

*Don't tense your body, relax and let go

*Go with the contraction, feel your baby coming down

*Breathe in deep and release through your mouth when contraction starts

*Blow strawberries (like if you were making horse sounds) when strong rushes come

*Remember you are in control

*Focus on something picture/sculpture/flowers/partners eyes

*keep your mouth open and relaxed

*Cuddle and kiss your partner during labor

*Do perineal massage from 36 weeks pregnant on to avoid episiotomies.

*If being induced try homeopathics first (ask me how)

*Touch your baby's head

*Use a mirror to see your progress when pushing

*I DO NOT MAKE DECISIONS FOR YOU, I ONLY PROVIDE YOU WITH MY KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT, IT IS YOUR DECISION TO OBTAIN AN EPIDURAL OR NOT ,I WILL STILL BE THERE TO SUPPORT YOU AND YOUR PARTNER.