Keep in mind that everyone, every family is going to interpret this information differently,

and that's okay, you know, depending on your family history and life experiences and people that you know.

All of that is going to impact how you feel and how you think about this and that's okay.

And so that's why it's important to gather that information and also do the research before

making your decision. Getting pregnant and giving birth are two of the most exciting things you can ever hope to experience in this life.

The moment you think you could be pregnant, you're frantically searching

for all the best information, which is why you're here today. I'm Stephanie King and with my many

years of experience as a professional childbirth educator, doula, and lover of all things, pregnancy,

birth and postpartum, I'm here to make preparing for your birth enjoyable, empowering, and totally easy.

Each week, I'll cover different topics, interview professionals, and get into the nitty-gritty

birth stories from mamas just like you.

And when you're ready for more, you can join me in the My Essential Birth course at myessentialbirth.com,

where I take you step by step through exactly how to

prepare your mind, body, spirit, and partner for a birth you love. So let's get started.

Before we dive into this week's topic, let me give a shout out to this reviewer of the week.

This week it is N-A-H-Y-C-N-I-L.

Nice nil.

I'm totally butchering that.

I'm so sorry.

She says, must listen.

This podcast and birth course has helped me overcome the anxiety I had after my

first birth that was filled with interventions. With all the information this podcast offers and the

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