The Pregnancy Journal of a Late Bloomer: Chapter 5 (Birth) | Model Behaviors

The Pregnancy Journal of a Late Bloomer: Chapter 6 (Birth)

Initially, I was thinking that I’d segue into motherhood with a couple of journal entries that would sum up the last couple of weeks of my pregnancy and maybe a brief paragraph about the birth. Wow—was I wrong. Birth deserves its own chapter. In fact, I’m sure there could be several chapters devoted to it. I realize now why birth is one of those events that’s nearly impossible to define, and maybe that’s because no two birth experiences are the same.

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Fact vs. Myth: Childbirth | Model Behaviors

Fact vs. Myth: Childbirth

Childbirth—we’ve all heard mixed messages, varying stories, conflicting opinions, and a diverse range of options when it comes to how childbirth “should” or “can” happen. Hollywood movies portray it one way, while your friends talk about it in another, and your family may also convey their experiences in yet more distinct and varying ways. So what are we to make of this when it’s our turn?

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