Top 5 Birthing Options From New Moms | Fort Collins Newborn Photographer

Hey there mama-to-be! So, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed with all the information (or lack thereof) about giving birth. But don’t worry, I’ve got you!

Here are the top 5 things I hear, as a Fort Collins Newborn Photographer, most from new moms about giving birth that will help you feel more prepared and in control.

(And hey, if these pique your interest, bring these up to your doctor at the next appointment!) 

You don’t have to give birth in the hospital.

Giving birth at home or in a birth center can provide a more relaxed and intimate setting for the birth of your baby. It allows you to have more control over the birthing process and can provide a more personalized experience. This option is safe for low-risk pregnancies and has similar or better outcomes compared to hospital births. I was too much of a control freak to even consider this option. I like the clean hospital and the mini-vacation it can provide.

Question for your doctor: Would he/she support you and work with a home birth midwife if you decided to go this route? Favorite Midwives….Theo and Eva (Women’s Clinic of Northern CO)

Epidurals are not the only form of pain relief available during labor.

Epidurals are a common form of pain relief during labor, but they are not the only option available. I definitely had an epidural for each one of my babies. It was amazing but there are other forms of pain relief. This includes nitrous oxide, spinal blocks, and natural methods such as hypnobirthing, acupuncture and massage. These options can provide a more natural and less invasive form of pain relief.

Question for your doctor: What other pain relief options do they see often that’s effective other than epidural? If it were up to this Fort Collins Newborn Photographer I’d go epidural all day!!!

Birthing pools can help you feel more comfortable and relaxed during labor.

Warm water can help ease the pain and discomfort of contractions, and it also allows you to move around more easily, which can help the baby move down the birth canal. Birthing pools can also provide a sense of privacy and intimacy during labor.

Question for your doctor: Are there birth pools at the hospital or another way I can use water to relax?

Doulas are a great support and aren’t only used for birth.

A doula is a professional trained to provide emotional and physical support to a woman and her partner during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum period. A doula can help you with relaxation techniques, provide emotional support, and advocate for your wishes during birth. New moms I work with in the newborn studio say having a doula by your side is the best thing they’ve ever done.

Question for your doctor: Do you work with doulas often? Are there any you recommend? My favorite doula to recommend is Dawn Hager with https://thebeautifullynew.com/

Cesarean sections are not as scary as they seem.

C-sections are a common form of delivery and can be planned or unplanned. I see so many mommas recover beautifully and quickly. Your doctor and nurses will take great care of you and your baby during the procedure. It’s important to remember that a c-section is a surgical procedure and there are risks associated with it, but it can also save the lives of both mother and baby in certain situations.

Question: In what circumstances do you perform c-sections? 

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