🎧 Episode 1: The 3 Things You Actually Need for an Unmedicated Birth (and Nothing You Don’t)

You’ve heard it before — “I want an unmedicated birth, but I don’t know if I can handle the pain.”
If that’s ever crossed your mind, this episode is for you.

In the very first episode of the Moved by Birth Podcast, host Maleah Vaughn — a mom, doula, and total birth nerd — walks you through the three essential ingredients you actually need for an unmedicated birth: desire, preparation, and support.

This episode breaks down what each one really means (and how to start building them right now) so you can go into labor feeling calm, confident, and in control — no matter how unpredictable birth can be.

💗 Here’s what you’ll learn:
✨ Why your desire for an unmedicated birth matters more than your pain tolerance
✨ How to uncover your deeper “why” so you stay motivated when labor gets intense
✨ Practical ways to prepare your body and mind for labor — without getting overwhelmed
✨ The difference between pain and suffering (and how mindset changes everything)
✨ What true support looks like — and how to find people who reflect your strength back to you

Maleah shares her own experiences, doula insights, and a few powerful mindset shifts that will completely change how you think about birth. Whether you’re a first-time mom or planning your second birth after a medicated delivery, you’ll walk away knowing exactly where to focus your energy — and what you can let go of.

Because the truth is, you don’t need to do everything to prepare for an unmedicated birth. You just need to focus on the things that matter most.

🩷 You’ll love this episode if you:

• Want an unmedicated or low-intervention birth but don’t know where to start
• Had a hospital birth before and want to feel more in control this time
• Identify as a Type-A or over-planner who loves having a clear process
• Crave education and empowerment but also want to stay realistic and flexible

💬 Favorite Quote from the Episode:
“When your ‘why’ is clear, your confidence stays strong — even when things get hard.”

🎯 Key Takeaway:
Confidence in birth doesn’t come from control — it comes from clarity, preparation, and support.

✨ Listen now to learn the 3 things that make all the difference in an unmedicated birth — and discover how to turn uncertainty into confidence before labor even begins.

🎙️ The Moved by Birth Podcast helps moms plan and prepare for a better birth experience. Each week, host and doula Maleah Vaughn breaks down birth education into clear, actionable steps so you can feel confident, informed, and empowered — without the overwhelm.

📲 Follow along on Instagram: @MovedByBirth

📩 Download your free Ultimate Birth Planning Guide: [link in show notes]