Transitioning to motherhood is HARD. That is no secret. There are so many changes it’s so easy to almost not even recognize what your life looked like before having a baby (both good and bad). Let’s toss in a worldwide pandemic for fun and life really get’s shaken up.
Read MoreYou have probably seen an abundance of scary news about giving birth in hospitals due to the virus. With restrictions lifting across the country, there is still a lot of new and uncertain terrain to navigate. Hospitals and birthing centers are constantly changing their policies in order to keep their staff and patients safe from the virus, and keep up with CDC guidelines, but how is that affecting the labor and delivery departments? Is it safe? Will I be able to have my partner and doula with me? How do I make the best choice for me, my child, and my birth experience? I’ve put together a list of pros for both home and hospital births, to help you figure out what your options are, and how to have the best possible birth experience in such an uncertain time.
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