11 Things to Know Before You Go Into Labor (That No One Tells You) | Episode 56
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Lo Mansfield shares 11 essential tips for expectant mothers to prepare for labor and the hospital experience.
I’m giving you 11 quick and essential things I really wish every mama knew before heading to the hospital - whether it's your first baby or your fourth. We're pulling back the curtain on the real-life stuff that doesn't exactly make it into the textbooks, and honestly? That's my favorite kind of episode. From the moment you pull into that parking lot to the moment you're trying to catch a nap postpartum with a revolving door of hospital staff, there are just so many things that can catch you off guard if no one ever tells you about them. And that's exactly what I'm here for. We're covering all of it: The check-in process and how to make it less clunky Why you might get sent home (and why that's okay!) When to actually sound the alarm with family and friends Why things just take time at a hospital Whether there will even be a room waiting for you The two-bag strategy I love for your hospital bag Why you should stay home longer than you think What your birth partner is and isn't allowed to do How long you'll actually be there postpartum Why that car seat needs to be installed now How to actually get some rest when it feels nearly impossible My goal is always the same - to make the…
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