| ~ be close to or at my ideal weight before conceiving ~ adjust my medications to those safe for pregnancy before conceiving ~ have more information on treating common maladies without medications ~ have a tune-up right before trying to conceive, so as to be in optimum health ~ see a CF doctor and team who has handled pregnant patients before ~ not expect a doctor to be knowledgeable in treating a perfectly healthy biological function, since their training is in diagnosis and treatment of malfunction, rather than the facilitation and maintenance of wellness ~ use Reliv as my preconception and prenatal supplement ~ be confident in what I know my body was created to do ~ be more confident in my intuition ~ not try to work during the first half of my pregnancy, or work shorter, more flexible hours ~ educate myself on current research and results for the choices I face ~ not give up hope easily ~ make sure my immune system is functioning as highly as possible before conceiving ~ learn more about comfort measures during labor ~ push and/or deliver in a more upright position ~ use water (bath/shower/pool) for pain relief ~ rest and/or sleep during early first stage labor ~ allow vaginal checks only to determine complete dilation at the urge to push, but not for checking progress during normal uncomplicated labor ~ eat fruit, crackers and other light things during labor (excluding dairy products) ~ drink water and juice throughout labor to stay well hydrated |
| With what I know now, from research and experience I will: |
| Back to the Birth |
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| Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 |
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