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Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. This post is based on personal experience and general research. Always consult with your OB/GYN or midwife regarding your specific pregnancy health.

The books didn’t have a pulse. The forums gave me anxiety. What I needed was support pregnancy school

Here is why signing up for a comprehensive childbirth and parenting education class (the "Pregnancy School" I’m talking about) is the best investment you can make for your sanity. Let’s be honest: the unknown is terrifying. Pregnancy school doesn't just show you graphic videos of labor (though, spoiler alert, they do show those). It teaches you the stages of labor. Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional

You learn when to go to the hospital, when to stay home and take a bath, and how to advocate for yourself when things don’t go according to plan. Knowledge doesn't just equal power; in this case, knowledge equals calm . Most partners want to help, but they often feel useless. They stand in the corner of the delivery room holding a water bottle, asking, "Are you okay?" (Don't ask a laboring person if they are okay.) The books didn’t have a pulse

When I found out I was pregnant, I did what most of us do: I downloaded three apps, bought a stack of books, and spent way too many late nights doom-scrolling through parenting forums. I thought I was ready.

And confidence is the best thing you can pack in your hospital bag.