28- Six Healthy Birth Practices

Show notes:

In this episode we’ll talk about six healthy birth practices that promote the safest, healthiest birth possible for both mama and baby. These healthy birth practices come from Lamaze international and sum up years of research.

Resources:

Links to Lamaze articles in multiple languages for each of the Healthy Birth Practices

Click below for short videos put out by Lamaze on each HBP:

• Healthy Birth Practice 1: Let labor begin on its own.
• Healthy Birth Practice 2: Walk, move around and change positions throughout labor.
• Healthy Birth Practice 3: Bring a loved one, friend or doula for continuous support.
• Healthy Birth Practice 4: Avoid interventions that are not medically necessary.
• Healthy Birth Practice 5: Avoid giving birth on your back and follow your body's urges to push.
• Healthy Birth Practice 6: Keep mother and baby together — it's best for mother, baby and breastfeeding.

 Previous podcasts mentioned:

·       Episode 3 – The Story of Childbirth

·       Episode 4 – Thinking about Labor Induction (for more info re: HBP1 & 4)

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