Preparing for Baby #3: Why I choose Midwives and My Birth Prep and Preferences

Reflecting on Past Experiences, Embracing the Present, and Preparing for an Empowering Birth Ahead

As I approach the final weeks of my third pregnancy, I’ve been reflecting on my past birth experiences and planning for what I hope will be a smooth and empowering delivery. At the same time, I’m reminding myself that a plan is just a plan—sometimes you end up having the birth you need, not necessarily the birth you want. And for someone as Type A as I am, who likes to control so much, this has been a hard but important practice.