Many times, I hear my prenatal students express feeling disconnected from their care provider or uneasy about hospital policies. However, they’ve hired a doula in hopes that that will help them navigate and achieve the birth experience they want. Today, we’re diving into how and why birth preparation goes beyond simply hiring a doula.
To have this conversation with me today on Yoga|Birth|Babies I have Bec Conant. Bec is a respected figure in Boston and New England for her expertise in prenatal care and yoga instruction spanning over two decades. Through her Om Births program, she empowers expecting individuals, guiding them through childbirth and easing their transition into parenthood. Bec is also the author of The Om Births Approach, which explores using yoga to prepare the body, mind, and spirit for birth.
In this episode, Bec and I discuss the importance of investigation and education in childbirth. We both believe that true childbirth education and preparation starts with understanding your own birth desires and assembling a supportive team. Bec’s knowledge and passion for this topic shines through, and I hope it inspires you to explore your options.
In this episode, you will learn:
- About Bec and how she got into birth work
- The importance of childbirth education
- Some questions to ask yourself, first, regarding birth desires and priorities
- Some questions you should prepare to ask your care provider to make sure they are a good fit
- What Bec has seen happen, as a doula, when the client felt they were not comfortable with their care provider
- Ways a doula can be your advocate and, on the other end, some examples of what is outside a doula’s scope of practice
- Some red flags showing that you may not be aligned with your care provider, or location of birth, and even having a doula may not give you the birth you are hoping for
- One tip or final piece of advice Bec would like to offer new and expectant parents
- Where you can find her work
**Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com
About Bec:
Bec Conant is a respected figure in Boston and New England for her expertise in prenatal care and yoga instruction spanning over two decades. Through her Om Births program, she empowers expecting individuals, guiding them through childbirth and easing their transition into parenthood. Bec is also the author of The Om Births Approach, which explores using yoga to prepare the body, mind, and spirit for birth.
Connect with Bec:
Facebook: /OmBirths
Instagram: @ombirths
Check out similar Yoga| Birth| Babies episodes:
- Why You Need a Doula with Jeanna McNeil
- Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a Doula, From a Doula with Francie Webb
- What Should I Expect From My Doula? with Terry Richmond
- Don’t forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE
- If you love what you’ve been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify!
To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:
Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter
Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center
