Natural Pregnancy Project

If you are birthing in a hospital setting chances are dramatically increased that you can end up with a Cesarean Section. Here are some things you can do to prevent a Cesarean and Avoid a repeat Cesarean.

• Avoid the first medical intervention
• Prepare yourself by reading as much as you can about natural childbirth before your birth day
• Exercise throughout your pregnancy
• Learn about possible medical interventions and their consequences
• Remember women have been giving birth naturally for centuries
• Take one contraction at a time
• Do whatever YOU need to do to get through your labor ~ go with it instead of fight against it
• Remember that VBAC is very safe
• Deal with fears, both conscious and unconscious, before your birth day
• Practice visualization techniques BEFORE your birth day
• Remember to lean on the people attending your birth
• Learn different positions to help with birth and pain ahead of time
• Tune into your inner strength when labor gets tough
• Remain clear about your needs and rights
• Have a labor coach that is willing to stand up for your birth plan
• Remember you can create the kind of birth environment YOU want
• Think about the baby with each contraction
• Take childbirth classes to help you prepare
• Eat healthy, nutritious foods throughout pregnancy
• Create a birth plan, and be prepared to stick to it
• Have a doula attend your birth
• Learn how to manage stress before giving birth (and practice the techniques you learned)
• Choose a caregiver with a low cesarean rate
• Join a VBAC support group
• Stay out of the bed as much as possible during labor
• Clear past birth experiences from your mind
• Understand your beliefs about yourself and your birth will determine the course of labor
• Identify the beliefs and attitudes you bring with you to your birth
• Develop positive attitudes toward giving birth naturally
• Use massage during labor
• Think about how lucky your baby is going to be to be born naturally
• Think about how much quicker you will heal and better you will feel after giving birth
• Use as little energy as possible during each contraction
• Tune into your body during labor
• Choose a doctor who believes in natural childbirth as much as you do

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