Episode 463: Preparing for Another Birth & What You Might Want to Do Differently This Time

<p><strong>Episode 463: </strong>Preparing for Another Birth &amp; What You Might Want to Do Differently This Time</p><p><br></p><p>In today's episode, Anita is sharing what to think about as you prepare for another birth. She will be addressing earlier aches, pains, and pelvic floor symptoms, feeling more confident going into birth, getting your partner more involved, and planning ahead for your postpartum recovery. You can't control exactly how this time will unfold, but you can go into it with more tools, more options, and the benefit of knowing what you wish you had known the first time.</p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p>If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/to-birth-and-beyond/id1348934029" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2VCweZWPfC5vhNcT1413EP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> to rate/review/subscribe to the show.</p><p><br></p><p>Want more? Visit <a href="http://www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com</a> and follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tobirthandbeyondpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@tobirthandbeyondpodcast</a>! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!</p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources and References</strong></p><ul><li>Bump to Birth Method Online Course: <a href="http://bumptobirthmethod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.bumptobirthmethod.com</a></li><li>Holistic Health Physio Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/holistichealthphysio/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@holistichealthphysio</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Notes&nbsp;</strong></p><p>00:18 – What we're talking about today</p><p>01:38 – Looking back at your previous birth(s): What do you wish you had known the first time?</p><p>03:22 – Preparing for another pregnancy: It doesn't have to feel worse this time, it's not too late to address pain, pelvic floor, and core symptoms</p><p>05:22 - Preparing for another birth: Different labour positions, pushing options, and perineal massage</p><p>06:56 – Getting your partner involved: What helped, what didn't, and what they can learn this time</p><p>09:18 – Postpartum the second time: You know what to expect, planning ahead for the other kids and pets at home, early movements you can start within the first s