S5 Ep 4: 8 Weeks to Prepare for your ND Birth: Deciding Where to Give Birth

Welcome to week 4 of '8 Weeks to Prepare for your ND Birth'!Today Victoria explores different options for where to labour and birth, what you might wish to consider from an ND perspective, and what your rights are in relation to this topic.If you are considering birth on a labour ward or midwife-led unit, practical questions to ask include:Can I visit the unit before labour to familiarise myself with the environment?What is the lighting like — can it be dimmed?How noisy is it typically — is there a quieter room option?How many staff changes will there be during my labour?Can I bring my own items to make the environment feel more comfortable?What is your policy on birth partners — can I have more than one?How long can my birth partner stay? 4 hours? Reasonable adjustment from the baseline.If I find verbal communication difficult when I'm overwhelmed, how will you support me?What happens if I need to transfer — how long does that take, and who comes with me?If your enjoying this series we recommend you check out The ND Birth Prep Course, available at https://www.ndbirth.com/nd-birth-prep-courseThank you for listening!Join the conversation on Instagram @neurodivergentbirth and at ndbirth.com.