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July 15, 2025

Control vs. Confidence in Birth

Birth

When it comes to birth, control is often the default goal.Plan every step.Research every intervention.Practice every breathing technique.Pack every possible item “just in case.” And while planning can be helpful, the idea that we can fully control birth sets us up for something dangerous: feeling like we failed when things don’t go exactly as planned. […]

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