Have you been avoiding thinking about birth because it’s just too scary or overwhelming?

Tune in to this episode to learn WHY you should start planning for your birth now and HOW planning for birth can actually make pregnancy easier.

In today’s episode I talk about the science of preparedness. Then we go through the things that every good birth plan needs to help you achieve the birth you want and deserve.

The Create Your Fortress Birth Plan e-book is here! This awesome resource makes it easy to plan out your birth preferences. The included guide walks you through building your birth plan step by step. Find it here: https://fortress-birth-home.kit.com/3165d6354d

Links to references:

• https://www.ucf.edu/news/preparation-key-helping-face-whatever-may-come-way/#:~:text=By%20committing%20to%20strategic%20thinking%20one%20can,alternate%20routes%20and%20solutions%20before%20needing%20them.&text=However%2C%20if%20we%20are%20prepared%2C%20then%20as,on%20the%20winning%20end%20of%20a%20challenge.
• https://rogercrawford.com/blog/the-power-of-preparation/#:~:text=When%20you%20mentally%20prepare%2C%20it,power%20and%20unleash%20your%20potential.
• https://bryghtpath.com/psychology-of-preparedness/#:~:text=Self%2Defficacy%E2%80%94the%20belief%20in,confidence%20and%20likelihood%20of%20acting.
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022103119304780

Check out this episode’s full show notes or read the transcript at www.fortressbirthandhome.com or connect with me on the socials @marleethedoula

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