With your baby’s due date fast approaching, chances are you’re feeling more than a little apprehensive; the mother of new-job nerves – pun fully intended! And that’s totally normal. The thought of going into labour, and bringing your baby safely into the world, can feel overwhelming, to say the least. But believe us when we tell you, it can also be a magical and truly life-changing moment. And, what’s more, there are loads of simple things you can do now to prepare both your body and your mind for the big day.
‘We all know how we feel when we’ve got a presentation at work or a big event coming up,’ says Marie Louise, a midwife for eight years, whose first baby is due in August. ‘If you’re unprepared, you…
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Mother & Baby (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 2020