The gold standard of care is #evidencebased decision making and that means that two people in similar circumstances could make two very different decisions and that is totally ๐๐พ
When making a decision related to #childbirth it is most often a gray area. Providers offer the best information they can based on their experience and understanding but itโs not always clear cut as to what is the best route moving forward. ๐คท๐ผโโ๏ธ
So make sure you weigh out:
๐ the research
๐ your providerโs recommendation
๐ your own preferences
to make a decision that feels right to you.
How do you even know where to start?
โถ๏ธ Get educated about #birth โ๏ธ
โ๏ธ Take a #birthclass
โ๏ธ Work with a #doula
โ๏ธ Prepare a #birthplan
โ๏ธ Have your #birthpartner be prepared and ready to communicate with your #midwife or #ob
We have a birth plan guide in our stories ๐๐๐