We’ve been told for years that cesarean rates are high because women’s bodies are failing—that somehow, birth just doesn’t work anymore. But that’s not the truth.

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what’s really driving those high cesarean numbers—and spoiler alert—it’s not biology, it’s bias.

You’ll learn:

💥 What “birth bias” actually means (and how it quietly shapes your care)

🏥 How hospital culture, provider fear, and outdated policies fuel interventions

👩‍⚕️ The difference between managing birth and supporting it

✊ How to spot bias in your own care—and what questions to ask instead

Because the problem isn’t your body. The problem is a system that stopped trusting it.

This episode will challenge what you’ve been told, open your eyes to how deep the conditioning runs, and remind you that your body was built to birth.

Tune in, get fired up, and let’s break this bias—together.

IMPORTANT LINKS: 

Apply to be a GUEST on the podcast

Birth Planning Session

Coaching Program

Waitlist for Childbirth Education Course 

FREE VBAC GAME PLAN 

Link to AUTOGRAPHED Postpartum book 

Send me a text if you have episode request. All other questions please email me so I can reply!

Find me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.

Let’s be real—sleep deprivation hits harder than anyone warns you. The fog, the tears, the moments where you question if you’ll ever feel like yourself again. It’s not just “new mom tired”—it’s a physiological and emotional storm that affects your healing, hormones, and mental health.

In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s really happening in your body when you’re running on empty, why rest isn’t a luxury—it’s medicine—and how to navigate those brutal postpartum nights without losing yourself in the chaos.

We’ll talk survival strategies that actually help, how to protect your mental health, and what to do when the world keeps telling you to “sleep when the baby sleeps” (and you want to scream).

If you’ve ever thought, “I can’t keep doing this,” this episode is for you.

Because you’re not weak—you’re human. And there’s a better way to care for yourself than pretending you’re fine when you’re running on fumes.

Listen in and let’s rewrite the narrative around postpartum sleep—because you deserve rest, not guilt.

IMPORTANT LINKS: 

Apply to be a GUEST on the podcast

Birth Planning Session

Coaching Program

Waitlist for Childbirth Education Course 

FREE VBAC GAME PLAN 

Link to AUTOGRAPHED Postpartum book 

Send me a text if you have episode request. All other questions please email me so I can reply!

Find me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.

One year. 13,205 downloads. 57 countries. 1,500 cities. Every continent (except Antarctica).

What started as a microphone, a mission, and a mama with something to say has turned into a community that stretches around the world — and that absolutely blows my mind.

In this anniversary episode, I’m sitting down to reflect on the past year — the growth, the pauses, the pivots, and the beautiful chaos that comes with chasing purpose while raising a family. I’m sharing where life has taken me lately, what’s next for the podcast, the heart behind my postpartum book You’re Not Broken, You’re Postpartum, and my five-year vision for my VBAC childbirth education course that’s finally coming to life.

This one’s real, raw, and full of gratitude. No empty promises — just honesty, intention, and excitement for what’s ahead.

IMPORTANT LINKS: 

Apply to be a GUEST on the podcast

Birth Planning Session

Coaching Program

Waitlist for Childbirth Education Course 

FREE VBAC GAME PLAN 

Link to AUTOGRAPHED Postpartum book 

Send me a text if you have episode request. All other questions please email me so I can reply!

Find me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.

Movement isn’t just “nice to have” in pregnancy—it’s essential. In this episode, I sit down with Kate Hopkins, a doula, L&D nurse, and Body Ready Method pro, to break down why movement matters so much for both pregnancy and birth. 

Kate shares how the right movements can reduce common complications, support your baby’s position, and help you feel strong and prepared for labor. Whether you’re looking to lower your risk of interventions or just want to feel more connected to your body, this conversation will leave you inspired and empowered to move with purpose.

FIND KATE: 

https://www.katehopkins.co/

https://www.katehopkins.co/prenatalplayground

https://k8hopkins.substack.com/

BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST! APPLY HERE :)

Send me a text if you have episode request. All other questions please email me so I can reply!

Find me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.

I’m sitting down with Jessica Gable, a registered nurse turned doula who is passionate about low-intervention hospital birth and childbirth advocacy. Jessica has supported countless moms, including those navigating VBACs, and she’s bringing both real-life stories and practical strategies to help you find your voice in the birth room.

We’re talking about:

✨ How to prevent those “How did I get here?” birth moments

✨ What advocacy really looks like in a hospital setting

✨ Tips for navigating VBACs and other hospital interventions

✨ Why your voice matters more than you think

If you’re planning a hospital birth—or just want to feel more confident and in control of your experience—this episode is packed with wisdom you won’t want to miss.

CONNECT WITH JESSICA GABLE: 

Link to Jessica's free download 

Link to Jessica's E-course 

Instagram handle: @gentleheartdoulacare 

👉 Don’t forget: my brand new book You’re Not Broken, You’re Postpartum is now available! Leave a written Amazon review during September to be entered into a $100 Amazon gift card giveaway. 👉🏼 Submit your Amazon Review Screenshot HERE for a chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card!

OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS: 

BIRTH PLANNING SESSION 

COACHING PROGRAM 

Send me a text if you have episode request. All other questions please email me so I can reply!

Find me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.

It’s here, Mama—launch day! 💛 

My book You’re Not Broken, You’re Postpartum is officially out in the world, and in this special episode, I’m giving you a gift: I’m reading the introductory chapter straight from the book.

This isn’t polished or sugarcoated—it’s raw, honest, and written for the nights you feel unseen, the mornings you feel overwhelmed, and the days you wonder if you’re enough. Spoiler: you are.

✨ Launch Day Special: The ebook is just $1.99 today only!

👉 Grab your copy here

👉🏼 Submit your Amazon Review Screenshot HERE for a chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card! Drawing will be August 26th! 

Whether you’re pregnant, freshly postpartum, or years into motherhood, this book was written for YOU—the real, tired, strong, beautiful you. Tune in, take a deep breath, and let these words remind you: you are not broken, you are postpartum.

OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS: 

BIRTH PLANNING SESSION 

COACHING PROGRAM 

VBAC WITHOUT REGRETS COURSE 

Send me a text if you have episode request. All other questions please email me so I can reply!

Find me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.

When your birth story doesn’t go as planned, it can leave a mark on your heart that shows up in postpartum in ways you didn’t expect. In this episode, I’m opening up about my own journey—becoming a mom 9 years ago through a cesarean I never imagined—and how that unexpected path made my postpartum heavier than it had to be.

We’ll talk about the hidden connection between your birth and your postpartum mental health, how to recognize when those lingering emotions might be affecting you, and why pushing it aside because you “should be happy” can keep you stuck.

If you’ve ever replayed your birth in your head, felt guilt or shame over your feelings, or wondered why postpartum feels harder than you thought it would…this episode is for you. You’re not broken. You’re postpartum. And you deserve to be seen.

IMPORTANT LINKS: 

🔥BOOK LAUNCH TEAM

BIRTH PLANNING SESSION 

COACHING PROGRAM 

VBAC WITHOUT REGRETS COURSE 

Send me a text if you have episode request. All other questions please email me so I can reply!

Find me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.

Why Dilation Doesn’t Predict Birth

You’ve heard it. You’ve maybe even stressed over it:

“You’re only 1 cm…”

“You’ve been 4 cm for weeks…”

“You’re not making any progress.”

But here’s the truth: Your cervix is not a fortune teller.

In this episode, we’re calling out the over-focus on cervical dilation and why it’s such a misleading measure of how “close” you are to labor—or how labor is progressing.

You’ll learn:

• Why dilation doesn’t predict labor onset
• Why internal checks can create unnecessary anxiety
• How “failure to progress” gets misused (especially after cesarean)
• Why you get to decide how much you want to know about your cervix

Spoiler alert: Progress doesn’t always look linear.

And your cervix is not a countdown clock.

Let’s get into what real labor progress looks like, and how to trust your body even when you’re not “measuring up.”

IMPORTANT LINKS: 

BIRTH PLANNING SESSION 

COACHING PROGRAM 

VBAC WITHOUT REGRETS COURSE 

POSTPARTUM BOOK WAITLIST 

Send me a text if you have episode request. All other questions please email me so I can reply!

Send me a text if you have episode request. All other questions please email me so I can reply!

Find me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.

Let’s get one thing straight: your provider’s fear should not be the reason you say yes to something in birth.

In this episode, we’re diving into how fear-based counseling shows up in VBAC consults and what true informed consent actually looks and feels like.

We’re unpacking the difference between evidence-based recommendations and emotionally charged pressure—and why understanding that difference is the key to reclaiming your power.

Whether your provider is afraid of uterine rupture, hospital liability, or just doesn’t do VBACs often, this episode helps you tune into what’s fear-based and what’s fact-based—so you can make confident, grounded decisions that are right for YOU.

👊 We’re not here to be good girls—we’re here to be informed women.

Let’s talk about what real autonomy sounds like in the birth room.

IMPORTANT LINKS: 

BIRTH PLANNING SESSION 

COACHING PROGRAM 

VBAC WITHOUT REGRETS COURSE 

POSTPARTUM BOOK WAITLIST 

Send me a text if you have episode request. All other questions please email me so I can reply!

Send me a text if you have episode request. All other questions please email me so I can reply!

Find me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.

You’ve heard it before—“Just trust your doctor.”

But what if trusting yourself mattered just as much?

In this episode, I’m breaking down what it really means to advocate for your birth, especially when your OB has a different plan. Spoiler: being pro-patient choice doesn’t mean you’re anti-doctor—it means you’re pro-you.

We’ll talk about:

• Why many OBs guide with fear instead of facts
• How to spot defensive medicine vs evidence-based care
• What informed consent actually looks like (and what it doesn’t)
• How to tell if your provider respects your autonomy—or just wants compliance

Whether you’re planning a VBAC, a repeat cesarean, or just want to feel more confident speaking up in appointments, this episode will fire you up and remind you: you are the expert on your body.

IMPORTANT LINKS: 

BIRTH PLANNING SESSION 

COACHING PROGRAM 

VBAC WITHOUT REGRETS COURSE 

POSTPARTUM BOOK WAITLIST 

Send me a text if you have episode request. All other questions please email me so I can reply!

Find me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.