Newborn procedures. Making informed decisions! Today we’re talking about the the Golden Hour after birth, the birthing person and the baby are both catching their breath/learning to breath and adjusting to this new reality. There are many benefits of delaying newborn procedures (weighing, measuring, baby exam, vit K and eye ointment, etc.) for an hour or two.

Delay newborn procedures:
-Prioritize skin to skin
-Weighing, measuring, exam, vitamin K, eye ointment...these can all wait an hour or two.
-In addition, if the birthing person received IV fluids during the birth, the baby's weight will be artificially increased until the baby's had a chance to urinate some of the excess out. An artificially increased weight may also lead to concerns about the infant's 'excessive' weight loss in the first 24 hours, which may just be IV fluids making it's way out.
-Consider delaying the first bath for at least 12 hours or so.

So much of birth is unpredictable. Learn as much as you can before your baby arrives! Do your research. Reflect on your own perspectives on intense physical experiences, medicine, & risk. Talk to your Doctor, Obstetrician, or Midwife. Make informed decisions.

This video is part of my ongoing weekly Brave Journey birth preparation videos where I pick a topic related to birth or postpartum, and talk about it.

Let me know any thoughts or ideas for future videos. What do you want to know or wish you'd known about childbirth, postpartum, and birth preparation? ❤️

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You're having a baby! Welcome to the Brave Journey Birth Channel. I'm Cara Lee and I'm a certified birth doula, and childbirth educator. I trained with and am a member of Birthing From Within and am also a member of Evidence Based Birth.

Pregnancy can be overwhelming. At first, the idea of giving birth might feel daunting - and honestly, for good reason! I want to tell you right now -- there is no one 'right' way to birth your baby. You may be wondering, "How do I include my birth partner?" "What should I pack in my hospital bag?" "Should I take that hypnobirth class everyone talks about?" Here at Brave Journey you will find nonjudgmental & inclusive childbirth education. Whether you're planning a natural birth, unmedicated, or medicated.

Birth is an intense and transformative process no matter how your baby is born. Truthfully - there is no 'right' way to give birth! I love helping pregnant people prepare for labor and delivery, giving birth, and mindfully navigating interventions in our modern day medical context. I prioritize balanced discussions of both the benefits and risks of various topics including epidural, labor induction, postpartum recovery, nursing, chest/ breastfeeding, body feeding, and newborn care. Parenting is your next big journey, and once your baby is born, postpartum and breast / body feeding becomes your next challenge to navigate.

Here at Brave Journey you'll build knowledge, wisdom, and tools to bravely navigate pregnancy, labour, & postpartum your own unique way. Let's get started!

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DISCLAIMER

All content and information in this video is for informational and educational purposes only, does not constitute medical, psychological or health advice of any kind and I do not warrant that the information presented herein is free of any errors or omissions. I am not providing medical, health care, nutrition therapy or coaching services to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any kind of physical ailment, mental or medical condition.

Although I strive to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for any kind of professional advice, and you should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a professional in the medical and health area for your particular needs and circumstances prior to making any medical or health related decisions. For your health related questions, please seek the advice of a licensed physician or any other qualified health care provider immediately.

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I am a certified Birth Doula with toLabor & a trained Birthing From Within Childbirth Educator in Phoenix, Arizona, USA! For more information and resources, find me at www.bravejourney.com

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