Episode notes
In this episode of Sense by Meg Faure, Meg sits down with midwife, childbirth educator and leading expert in ante natal wellness, Tina Otte. Tina has spent 36 years preparing couples for birth and early parenting. Because as she says, "There's no epidural for post partum.'
Tina and Meg discuss the fear of childbirth and how with the right guidance and attitude, women can do more than they think. Tina discussed the ways soon-to-be mothers need to prepare, both physically and emotionally, for the transition to motherhood and she shares some ways on how best to do that.
They also talk about choosing a caregiver that supports your choice of birth. How to know whether you are with the right gynae and what to do about it. Tina also takes us through how to write a birth plan or 'wish list' that prepares you for any eventuality ...