How can women become more confident about giving birth?
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Boston Women's Health Book Collective answered:Women can create a climate of confidence by focusing on their bodies capacity to give birth. Such a climate reinforces their strengths and abilities and minimizes fear. Some of the factors that nourish a climate of confidence include high-quality prenatal care; healthy food, time to rest, and exercise; a safe work and home environment; childbearing leave; clear, accurate information about pregnancy and birth; encouragement, love, and support from those close to us; and skilled and compassionate health care providers.
Women can create a climate of confidence by focusing on their bodies capacity to give birth. Such a climate reinforces their strengths and abilities and minimizes fear. Some of the factors that nourish a climate of confidence include high-quality... More
