Did you know that birth stories are one of the most requested subjects for To Birth and Beyond? In today’s episode, Anita talks with Katelyn, a dental hygienist, all about preparing for her first birth, and her positive, unmedicated birth experience that unfolded! Katelyn shares plenty of advice along the way!- - - - - - - - -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 Anita’s Bump to Birth Method self-paced courseShow Notes 0:55 - Anita’s Bump to Birth Method self-paced course2:38 - Anita introduces today’s episode and special guest!4:19 - Katelyn shares a little more about herself5:31 - Mentally, physically, emotionally…how was Katelyn’s pregnancy?7:17 - What stories around pregnancy did Katelyn hear from family and friends?7:58 - How Katelyn found Anita - her pelvic health physiotherapist9:01 - In terms of exercise and activity, what did Katelyn find helpful and enjoy?10:38 - How were aches and pains throughout Katelyn’s pregnancy?11:37 - How did Katelyn prepare for birth?13:02 - How did her preparations play a role in her birth?15:51 - How did Katelyn’s husband prepare?17:17 - Going over birthing options - and getting excited to give birth19:17 - Did Katelyn listen to a variety of birth stories throughout her pregnancy?21:20 - How Katelyn chose her type of care provider and where she gave birth23:44 - Katelyn describes the birth center she chose24:56 - Finn’s birth experience!36:21 - Katelyn shares her experience with her doula38:11 - Katelyn shares about her postpartum recovery40:34 - What advice would Katelyn give first time birthing people?41:41 - Wrap up!

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