HealthPartners - Preparing for childbirth

LOOKING AHEAD Choosing to give birth and become a parent can change just about everything — your life, your routines, your outlook, your family, your relationships. And so much more. Parenting may be the toughest job you’ll ever have. But it may also be the most rewarding one. It requires you to constantly learn, grow, and change. To find ways to celebrate the good times and push past the harder ones. You already have what it takes to light the way for your child to grow into a healthy, happy adult. If you trust your instincts, pack your patience, pay attention, and reach out to others when you need help, you can do it. And do it well. We hope this book has been a source of information, clarity, and comfort as you’re finding your way through pregnancy, labor, birth and beyond. We wish you and your new baby a lifetime of love, health, and happiness!

Your Guide to Labor and Birth

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