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Create a Positive Birth Experience for You and Your Baby

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Channel: KUTV 2 News Salt Lake City · 2014 · News & Politics

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(KUTV) Creating a birth plan can help you have a more positive birth experience. 

But experts caution, you shouldn't wait until the last minute to plan for your birth. There are a lot of options available, depending on whether or not you want a natural birth or an epidural. 

New mom Shelby Pray researched those options shortly after she found out that she was pregnant. 

"I took a weekend class that told you about all the epidurals and vacuums and basically everything the hospital has for you to take advantage of during your birth." Shelby took classes and did some research to create her birth plan. "I had an amazing birth here at the hospital. It went completely naturally."

Experts encourage all women to start thinking about their birth plan as soon as they find out they are pregnant. 

"We really want to recognize and allow moms to know what their options are first and foremost," said Loralee Merril, a prenatal educator at Logan Regional Hospital. "I usually see moms at 6-8 weeks into their pregnancy and at that point, I talk to them about their options and choices."

Loralee says one way women can educate themselves is by signing up for prenatal classes. "I think that the second trimester of pregnancy is a fabulous time to really educate yourself so you are not left with this limited amount of options."

Loralee says you should also discuss the birth plan with your physician. If you are unsure of what a birth plan entails, check out this document from Intermountain Healthcare: http://intermountainhealthcare.org/services/womennewborn/pregnancy/labordelivery/Documents/birthingplan.pdf

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