Informed Birth Preparation puts you in the drivers seat.  You get to determine the route, including any detours.  You choose the music, the companions and guide the conversation.  
Taking the drivers seat takes some responsibility.  And it gives you immense power.  In this post, we explore what it takes to have an informed and positive birth, and discover the benefits of taking the effort and stepping up to own your birth.  Are you ready?

Preparing for  Birth is like preparing to climb Mount Everest, but with much more chance of success and a lot more warmth!  When climbing Everest, a Sherpa is an essential part of your team. They know the landscape, the climate and remain calm and alert.   In Birth, a doula is like a sherpa.  The doula is familiar with the location, the people and the physiology, remaining calm and alert, guiding and supporting you.


This article was originally posted here in 2014 and updated in 2018