When expectant parents come into our care, we have certain expectations on them that will ensure that the relationship between us is solid and strong. First of all, we expect them to take care of themselves by eating well and exercising, and hopefully minimizing the amount of stress they’re experiencing during their pregnancy. We expect them to take childbirth education classes that will really prepare them for the birth and labor process as well as make sure that they know how to take care of their newborn once the baby’s born. We expect them to learn about breastfeeding. Of course, we’re there to support them postpartum and make sure that they’re doing it right and augment any little changes, but we expect them to familiarize themselves with the process. This is very different than when a client steps into going through the hospital system where they basically hand over control of their experience to the hospital. It’s a very different relationship. We are asking them to be responsible for the journey that they’re really about to undertake, and we’re there to support them the whole step of the way.