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1/12/2016

Tip Tuesday: Use your B.R.A.I.N

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The topics of pregnancy and birth seem to be open season for anyone and everyone to give an expectant mother information; solicited or otherwise.

All of a sudden your mother, mother-in-law, Great Aunt Mildred, your barista, cashier at Whole Foods, and yes, your doctors and nurses and doulas have become experts on what kind of birth is best for you. 

"Both you and your sister were big babies, it's genetic, you'll need a c-section too."
"I wanted a natural birth, too. But after 5 hours of labor, I bet you'll be screaming for an epidural."
"An epidural is safe, and it allows you to rest during your labor."
"The drugs are there for a reason!"
"Don't be a hero, you don't have to have a natural birth!."

​With so many choices, how are you supposed to decide what's right and what's wrong? You use your B.R.A.I.N.
I've often seen the B.R.A.I.N acronym used in relation to the labor process when interventions are offered to a birthing mother, but I think it has merit in pregnancy as well.

So what is B.R.A.I.N anyway? I'm glad  you asked :) When someone (anyone from your neighbor to your provider) brings a suggestion for your birth or pregnancy  ask yourself the following questions:

B-What are the Benefits
R-What are the Risks
A-What are the alternatives?
I-What does your Intuition say?
N-What happens if you do Nothing.

It's  my opinion that no one is trying to scare you or deter you from your wishes when you are pregnant. Most unsolicted suggestions come because  some cares, or they want to share their story. It can get pretty loud with all of these suggestions coming at you at once. So, this Tuesday Tip is to use your B.R.A.I.N

What more information that's Evidence Based. Check out one of my favorite resources, Evidence Based Birth.

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