Collective Wisdom: Preparing for Baby
Today's Collective Wisdom post asks our mamas-to-be:
In what ways have you prepared for your baby’s arrival so far?
I’ve read books on childbirth and newborns. I’ve taken childbirth classes. (Michaela)
Driving around with an empty carseat. Getting the nursery ready. Splurging on a cute diaper bag. (Lindsay D.)
Washed clothes, bought diapers, picked out some cute things for her. Read Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. (Hanni Go)
Hypnobirthing classes, prenatal yoga, found the perfect doula, change from hospital to Health Foundations. (Angie Murphy)
Decorated the nursery, hired a doula, found day care, taken childbirth education class, and infant CPR class. (Cassie)
Reading lots of books, forums on babycenter.com, reading birthwithoutfearblog.com, attending Parent Topic Nights at the Childbirth Collective, hiring a doula. (Leah)
I have been practicing yoga, reading lots of books—not just about pregnancy and labor but lots about the postpartum and babies, getting his room ready, and meditating. Oh and we hired a birth doula and are considering a postpartum doula. (anonymous)