<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Braid. Birth & Body]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braid. Birth & Body]]></description><link>https://www.braidbirth.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:42:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.braidbirth.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Actually Prepare for Birth: 10 Things to Practice Before Labor]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a lot of advice about how to prepare for birth; take a class, write a birth plan, pack your bag, learn about every intervention, practice breathing, do your exercises, eat well, buy the right things, read the books. And, in addition to books, classes, and advice from people you know, there is an endless stream of birth information on social media. Videos, checklists, personal stories, expert opinions, “must-have” products, and conflicting advice can make preparation feel less like...]]></description><link>https://www.braidbirth.com/post/how-to-actually-prepare-for-birth-10-things-to-practice-before-labor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab2ee85d546ccce7d807e7b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:55:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_2d4732694a465f61557773~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ashley eaton</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>