The essentials to prepare before baby arrives
Here’s a list of what I think is useful to bring to the maternity ward.
What the hospital provides ...
The birth and your maternity stay
In my opinion, the most important thing is that you can have the birth you dream of, as much as possible. Whether it's without an epidural, with an epidural, or a scheduled cesarean, it's your body and your birth we're talking about.
Pregnancy, the arrival of a baby, the postpartum period... and your relationship, where does it fit into all of this?
But know that there’s a time for everything. Soon, you’ll be able to go out for a romantic dinner, have a drink, or go to the movies.
miscarriage
So, even if you had an early miscarriage, you have the right to be sad, to mourn that loss, and to take your time to recover.
What would you have liked to know before your pregnancy ?
You don't even need to justify yourself or hide. It’s about YOUR body and YOUR child. Trust yourself.
How do you feel in your body after giving birth?
For 9 months, you learn to get used to your new appearance, to embrace it. You might feel good, beautiful, or not at all, and that's okay. But after giving birth...