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Trish tackles birth fears head-on, helping mamas turn anxiety into confidence. With 80% of pregnant women feeling nervous and 20% facing tokophobia, birth fear is common—but you CAN overcome your birth fears and actually ENJOY your birth. Blame horror stories, dramatic movies, or a medical system that forgets birth is normal. 

Fear floods your body with cortisol, slowing labor and amping up pain, while oxytocin—the love hormone—takes a hit. Trish, a labor nurse who’s delivered thousands of babies, says you’ve got the power to change that.

Education is key: understanding labor stages and having plenty of tools, such as breathing and movement, can break the fear-tension-pain cycle. Studies show prepared mamas have shorter labors, fewer interventions, and even enjoy the experience—thanks to more oxytocin.

You’re strong, mama—your body was made for this. Tune into this episode for Trish’s tips to overcome birth fears, grab her free workshop, and get ready to rock your birth!

What You’ll Learn:

- Where birth fears come from (hint: not you!).  

- How fear slows labor—and how confidence speeds it up.  

- Why education and support are your superpowers.  

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00:25 Understanding Birth Fears

01:18 Sources of Birth Fear

02:56 Impact of Fear on Labor

05:05 Taking Control of Your Birth Experience

05:50 Tools and Support for a Confident Birth

08:30 Empowerment Through Education

10:25 Final Thoughts and Resources

🎙 FREE Birth Workshop: 3 Secrets to a Confident Birth! 🎙

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More from this episode:

Listen to episode 133: Your Voice, Your Birth: Asserting Your Rights in Labor & Beyond

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Resources:

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