Hospital birth

Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure. I remember being about 32 weeks pregnant and all the conversations at work switched from, “How ya feeling?” to “Is your hospital bag packed yet?”. You really don’t need much to have a baby. Got your uterus? Packed! However, if you’re having a hospital birth, there are a few things to make your stay a little more pleasant. Here’s the list I came up with to pack in your hospital bag but feel free to let me know what you took, or are taking. F

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DO YOU NEED A BIRTH PLAN? This is a question I’ve been getting lately and I thought it would be a great blog post. The answer may surprise you…. No. No I don’t. Not the kind most people would have anyways. I don’t have it written down. I don’t have the exact way I want...

Birth centers vs hospitals

Planned home birth vs. hospital birth, by the numbers. Good to know! #hospitalbirth #homebirth #childbirthfacts

A Hospital Bag Checklist for mom to be! What to pack in hospital bag for baby, mom and dad. Prepare your labor bag for hospital birth by...

Example of Birth Preferences / Plan

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If you are hoping to labor at home as long as possible before heading to the hospital, odds are your goal is to arrive at the hospital while in transition, or right before transition. The following are tips on how to do just that. Good luck!