The prospect of giving birth can be daunting, and you may be tempted to put it all out of your mind until it happens. But Glade Curtis, obstetrician and author of Your Baby's First Year: Week by Week, advises against this. "In my experience, women who learn about birth ahead of time are more active participants in their own birth process, which leads to better outcomes," he says.
Consider taking a birth class, in which you can learn about the stages of labor, options for pain management, breathing techniques, and medical equipment that may be used during your delivery. Class offerings vary, so survey the options in your community to find the one that most appeals to you. It's a good idea to start looking into classes mid-pregnancy to make sure you get one you like – and have time to take it!
You can also learn about birth by watching videos from our library of real-life deliveries, including natural birth, water birth, birth with an epidural, c-section birth, and more.
One caveat, however: While learning about the ins and outs of delivering a baby is important preparation, it doesn't give you ultimate control over your own labor."There are so many twists and turns that labor can take, and no one can predict how it will go," says Dianne Randall, a childbirth and lactation educator at Sharpe Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns in San Diego. "The more you understand and accept the unpredictability, the lovelier your birth can be."
Instead of focusing on "the perfect birth," build your knowledge of different labor outcomes and decide how you'd want to deal with the various possibilities. You can use our birth plan worksheet to learn about your options for labor positions, pain medication, how your baby is cared for after delivery, and more.
Find a doctor for your baby
The best time to start looking for a pediatrician or family doctor for your baby is midway through your pregnancy. That may seem early, but you'll want to give yourself plenty of time to find a physician who will be a good fit for your family – and who accepts your insurance and is taking new patients.
"Friends and neighbors are good sources for referrals," says Mary Lou Light, a mother and baby nurse at Central DuPage Hospital in Illinois. For more tips, see our article on choosing a doctor for your baby.
Talk to your health insurance company to find out how to add your baby to your policy and to see which local doctors are covered. Make sure you also know how your benefits work for labor, delivery, and maternity care
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