01/10/2026
Things I DID or DIDN’T do that might have helped me have a positive birth experience 💫
I’ve been lucky enough to have had two unmediated natural births, and both without tearing…so here are some pretty trendy pregnancy things I did or didn’t do that might have helped me a little ✨
As always, birth is so unpredictable. There are a million components at play. You definitely need to have luck on your side BUT, there are a ton of things you can do throughout your pregnancy to give you the best shot at having the birth experience you want.
Here’s the list:
1. I didn’t do much walking, found it too uncomfortable near the end BUT I was still very active in other ways
2. I swear by the elliptical / cross trainer machine in the gym (game changer in those last few weeks)
3. I did NOT do perennial massage (too difficult and awkward)
4. I DID eat the dates, drink red raspberry leaf tea aaand harvested colostrum from 37 weeks
5. I physically prepared myself for birth from the START of my pregnancy (mindful of baby’s position in my belly, birth prep pilates, postpartum rehab prep, pregnancy core training, full body conditioning, cardio, weights, general pilates… I trained with purpose almost daily)
Whatever your birth may be, my hope is that is it a positive one, and if I can help a little to make that happen… my job is done 🥹
Sending all the love to my community of mums approaching their due dates/ due months… you’ve so got this ❤️
