In today’s episode, Jessie and Anita are covering something they’ve not covered on the podcast: PAP EXAMS! We will cover tips for patients and care providers regarding this not oft talked about subject to minimize pain, negative experiences and trauma from PAP exams. We are aiming for consent, understanding, and less discomfort around the procedure, so the patient feels more in control over what is happening to their body.- - - - - - - - -If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show.Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!Resources and References Custom Coaching with Jessie - ONE SPOT ONLY!Show Notes 0:54 - Custom Coaching with Jessie (one spot only!)2:38 - What we are talking about today!3:56 - Jess shares a bizarre and uncomfortable PAP experience she had at age 186:40 - Anita shares that there are ways to eliminate that and other discomforts from the patient and care provider sides8:58 - Step #1 to make PAP Exams more comfortable: Explain the technique and what is involved in a PAP exam, keep communication clear during exam, and leave room for questions (clients/patients: request your care providers do this for you!)15:07 - Step #2: Words matter, so please choose them wisely with clients (and what to do if an off-hand comment slips)16:20 - Step #3: An explanation of the flower bloom breath, and how you can provide suggestions of breathing relief for patients17:16 - On respecting the responsibility you have as a practitioner working with populations in this way when you hold power

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