INTERVIEW OVERVIEW
In this episode, Sarah Felt, a midwife, shares her expertise in the area of prenatal care and preparing for labor. She discusses the various tests and checks performed during prenatal visits, such as monitoring the baby's heart rate and measuring fundal height. Sarah emphasizes the importance of nutrition and hydration in maintaining a healthy pregnancy and explains how certain foods and supplements can support the body during labor. She also highlights the significance of mental preparation, including positive self-talk and affirmations, as well as creating a supportive environment for labor. Sarah shares her own birth stories and offers advice for coping with unexpected outcomes and loss.
TAKEAWAYS
Regular prenatal checks, such as monitoring the baby's heart rate and measuring fundal height, provide important information about the baby's health and growth.
Proper nutrition and hydration are crucial for a healthy pregnancy and can support the body during labor.
Mental preparation, including positive self-talk and affirmations, can help women feel empowered and confident during labor.
Creating a supportive environment, both physically and emotionally, can contribute to a smoother labor experience.
Coping with unexpected outcomes and loss requires giving oneself permission to grieve and seeking support from loved ones.
SOUND BITES
Babies can still move. They just get a little more creative.
The more dehydrated you are, the more dehydrated baby will be and the less amniotic fluid you'll have.
Preparing for the unexpected allows you to go there safely in labor.
CHAPTERS
00:00Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:31Understanding Prenatal Checks and Their Importance
08:39The Role of Nutrition and Hydration in Pregnancy and Labor
13:06Mental Preparation: Positive Self-Talk and Affirmations
32:12Coping with Unexpected Outcomes and Loss
TALKING POINTS
prenatal care, labor preparation, tests during pregnancy, nutrition, hydration, mental preparation, affirmations, supportive environment, birth stories, unexpected outcomes, loss
RESOURCES
Raspberry Leaf Tea
Dates
Dr. Christopher's Birth Prep
Birth Affirmations
Prenatal Vitamin
Sarah Felt
Sarah is the lead midwife and owner of Beautiful Mountain Birth. She's the proud mama to 7 amazing children, 6 heaven babies, and married to her sweetheart of 27 years. She's dedicated her life to strengthening families and empowering individuals. She loves gardening (although she says her thumb is more brown than green), nature, and the outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and a clean house - just don't stop by unannounced.
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