{"title":"\"The Birth Partner Blueprint\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how to prepare for your role as a labor support person with \"The Birth Partner Blueprint\" series. These digital educational resources are designed to help partners and other support people think intentionally about their role, prepare for conversations before birth, and approach the labor experience with greater awareness and readiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-birth-partner-blueprint-labor-support-handbook","title":"\"The Birth Partner Blueprint\" Labor Support Handbook","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting someone through labor starts before labor begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeing a birth partner can be meaningful, but it can also leave you wondering what to expect, what to do, and how to be helpful when labor gets intense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirth Partner Prep: Labor Support Handbook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a digital educational resource for partners and support people who want to prepare for their role during labor and birth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated by Kieashia DeShawn of Elephant Song Doula Services, this handbook encourages birth partners to approach their role with intention, communication, and an understanding that each birthing person's preferences and needs are unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy use this handbook?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare before labor begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Make time to think about your role and the support you may provide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart important conversations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Discuss preferences and expectations with the person giving birth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe an intentional support person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Consider how you can offer practical and emotional support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use the resource as a starting point for shared birth preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep your learning accessible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Revisit the handbook as the birth approaches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis handbook is for partners, spouses, co-parents, family members, friends, and other people preparing to support someone during labor and birth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou do not need to have all the answers to be a meaningful support person. 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