I dont know if the things I did to prepare for the birth of my baby actually directly affected the length of labor or not but I thought I'd share it with you...just in case, lol...never hurts, right?
1. I had already had a baby.... a 9.8 lb baby (which I didnt really do anything to prepare my body and had a 24 hour labor)
2. I did prenatal Yoga once, sometimes twice a week. I noticed that it helped me with the aches of pregnancy and provided a little mental clarity and calmness (for a little while at least). I could notice a big difference if I skipped a week.
3. I had regular chiropractic adjustments, which keeps your pelvis in line, helps with sciatic pain, and is just an all over feel-good treatment for your body.
4. I ate salad every single day for lunch, and had plenty of avocado in it, which I think the fats help to make your skin stretchy, maybe it helps you to dilate easier?? I know its good to eat for your down-there area to help prevent tearing.
5. I sat in a squat to play with my kid and watch TV...for as long as my pregnant body allowed me to comfortably. The further along you are, the more frequent you should do it. Here's how I did it: I sat normally on the couch and then just kinda inched forward and slid down to where my back was leaning up against the bottom of the couch..and just hung out...and then I would sit down and stretch my legs out and my son would look to see if the baby was coming out yet......(um, just so you know, I am wearing shorts in this pic, lol though it might not look like it at first glance)
6. I took Dr. Christopher's Birth Prep the last 6 weeks, which my Mid-wife recommended, She has seen a lot of success in it (with shortening labors). Um, I'd say so!7. I prayed for God to show me His favor with the birth of my little Briggs, and he has over and over again!
