One of the most important topics in childbirth preparation is what it means to feel safe in birth. When the question "is childbirth safe" is asked, we are asking the wrong question. This is like asking, "will the sun come up tomorrow?" or, "will the spring arrive this year?". With almost total certainty, we can all answer "yes" to these questions because the nature of these events are as old as time and predictible.

Of course, there is always a small chance that a natural disaster could disrupt these natural patterns, and the same is true in birth.

The best way to make sure the natural childbirth you are choosing stays safe is to prepare yourself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. In the Natural Birth Compass program, we teach expectant parents how to understand their own emotions and feelings toward birth and other aspects of their life so that they can learn about how their expectations and feelings about birth will influence the process and how they interact with their birth team.

In any big event of life, learning about yourself is the first step that you must undertake. When you know who you are, how you react in difficult situations, and how you need to be supported, you will naturally increase your feeling of safety in birth.

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