It’s the most wonderful time of the year… unless you’re due in December and your provider just mentioned “getting that baby out before Christmas.” 👀

In this episode, we’re talking about what really happens inside hospitals during the holidays, why so many December babies are born early, and how to protect your peace when everyone else is rushing through the season. Whether you’re due this winter or just trying to prep in peace, this one’s packed with real talk, faith, and HGIC-level strategy.

Inside this episode, we cover:
🎅 The truth behind the least common birthdays in the U.S. (and what that reveals about birth culture)
🏥 What to expect when giving birth in a short-staffed, holiday-shifted hospital
✨ How to stay grounded and peaceful when everyone else is in a rush
💪 Red flags, boundary-setting, and advocacy tools for navigating pressure, family expectations, and “convenience culture”

A few links mentioned in this episode may be outdated.
Scroll down for the current resources I recommend! 🫶

💖 Free Resources to Support Your Prep

The Unmedicated Birth Map - a clear, step-by-step roadmap so you know what to focus on, when ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/unmedicated-birth-map 

Birth Plan Guide - create a strategic, provider-proof plan that protects your preferences ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-plan

Birth Mindset Workbook - train your mind for contractions, pressure, and decision-making ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-mindset-workbook

🪩 Want full support from pregnancy → birth → postpartum?

The Birth Prep Course walks you through:
💖 How birth actually works (and how to support your body)
💖 Navigating hospital policies without losing your power
💖 Natural pain management that goes beyond “just breathe”
💖 Birth planning, mindset, advocacy, and backup plans - all in one place

 👉 Learn more here: https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/tbpc-e

🎧 Stay connected

     ✨ Follow along on Instagram for daily birth prep, mindset shifts, and real-life strategy 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thebirthprepcoach

     ✨ New podcast episodes drop regularly - make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss a thing!

💖 If this episode helped you, the best way to support the show is to share it with a friend or leave a quick review. Your words help more mommas find this support when they need it most. That's HUGE.

Birth isn’t just physical - it’s spiritual. I’m diving into how the enemy uses fear to steal your peace, what it actually means to armor up using the Word of God, and how to walk into birth covered, equipped, and confident in who God says you are!

Inside this episode:
💖 Why birth is a form of spiritual warfare (and what that really looks like)
💖 How fear becomes the enemy’s most effective weapon in labor
💖 A breakdown of the Armor of God and how it applies to birth
💖 4 ways to spiritually prepare for your birth (prayer, worship, affirmations, and rest)
💖 The reminder that faith doesn’t replace preparation - it fuels it

✨ Birth Prep with Jesus (Free Guide) - prayers, devotionals, and Bible-based affirmations to anchor your birth in faith, not fear

A few links mentioned in this episode may be outdated.
Scroll down for the current resources I recommend! 🫶

💖 Free Resources to Support Your Prep

The Unmedicated Birth Map - a clear, step-by-step roadmap so you know what to focus on, when ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/unmedicated-birth-map 

Birth Plan Guide - create a strategic, provider-proof plan that protects your preferences ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-plan

Birth Mindset Workbook - train your mind for contractions, pressure, and decision-making ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-mindset-workbook

🪩 Want full support from pregnancy → birth → postpartum?

The Birth Prep Course walks you through:
💖 How birth actually works (and how to support your body)
💖 Navigating hospital policies without losing your power
💖 Natural pain management that goes beyond “just breathe”
💖 Birth planning, mindset, advocacy, and backup plans - all in one place

 👉 Learn more here: https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/tbpc-e

🎧 Stay connected

     ✨ Follow along on Instagram for daily birth prep, mindset shifts, and real-life strategy 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thebirthprepcoach

     ✨ New podcast episodes drop regularly - make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss a thing!

💖 If this episode helped you, the best way to support the show is to share it with a friend or leave a quick review. Your words help more mommas find this support when they need it most. That's HUGE.

It’s time to reframe how you think about the hospital...

In this episode, I break down why seeing the hospital as your friend can actually hold you back - and why thinking of it as your enemy isn’t helpful either. Instead, I want you to walk in seeing the hospital as a tool - something you can use to get the birth experience you want.

I’m also sharing the STEER Framework, my 5-step strategy to help you lead the room, manage pushback, and stay in control - without being combative.

In this episode:
💖 The belief that kept me passive during my first hospital births
💖 Why the hospital system is designed against physiological birth
💖 The mindset shift that changes everything
💖 How to use the STEER Framework to prep your space and your team
💖 Real scripts and responses for when things get pushy or weird 

A few links mentioned in this episode may be outdated.
Scroll down for the current resources I recommend! 🫶

💖 Free Resources to Support Your Prep

The Unmedicated Birth Map - a clear, step-by-step roadmap so you know what to focus on, when ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/unmedicated-birth-map 

Birth Plan Guide - create a strategic, provider-proof plan that protects your preferences ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-plan

Birth Mindset Workbook - train your mind for contractions, pressure, and decision-making ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-mindset-workbook

🪩 Want full support from pregnancy → birth → postpartum?

The Birth Prep Course walks you through:
💖 How birth actually works (and how to support your body)
💖 Navigating hospital policies without losing your power
💖 Natural pain management that goes beyond “just breathe”
💖 Birth planning, mindset, advocacy, and backup plans - all in one place

 👉 Learn more here: https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/tbpc-e

🎧 Stay connected

     ✨ Follow along on Instagram for daily birth prep, mindset shifts, and real-life strategy 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thebirthprepcoach

     ✨ New podcast episodes drop regularly - make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss a thing!

💖 If this episode helped you, the best way to support the show is to share it with a friend or leave a quick review. Your words help more mommas find this support when they need it most. That's HUGE.

A sweet provider ≠ solid support. The #1 mistake I see women make? Hiring a provider without ever pressure-testing the partnership.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
💖 The 3 layers of alignment: values, process, and receipts
💖 Smart questions that reveal if your provider is truly on board with an unmedicated birth
💖 Red flags vs. Green lights to look out for
💖 Scripts for switching late in pregnancy - or staying and steering when you can’t

If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I know if my provider really supports me?” - this one’s for you.

What to Expect Guide (w provider questions) - FREE:https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/what-to-expect 

A few links mentioned in this episode may be outdated.
Scroll down for the current resources I recommend! 🫶

💖 Free Resources to Support Your Prep

The Unmedicated Birth Map - a clear, step-by-step roadmap so you know what to focus on, when ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/unmedicated-birth-map 

Birth Plan Guide - create a strategic, provider-proof plan that protects your preferences ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-plan

Birth Mindset Workbook - train your mind for contractions, pressure, and decision-making ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-mindset-workbook

🪩 Want full support from pregnancy → birth → postpartum?

The Birth Prep Course walks you through:
💖 How birth actually works (and how to support your body)
💖 Navigating hospital policies without losing your power
💖 Natural pain management that goes beyond “just breathe”
💖 Birth planning, mindset, advocacy, and backup plans - all in one place

 👉 Learn more here: https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/tbpc-e

🎧 Stay connected

     ✨ Follow along on Instagram for daily birth prep, mindset shifts, and real-life strategy 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thebirthprepcoach

     ✨ New podcast episodes drop regularly - make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss a thing!

💖 If this episode helped you, the best way to support the show is to share it with a friend or leave a quick review. Your words help more mommas find this support when they need it most. That's HUGE.

You’ve got the call. You know this birth isn’t random - God assigned it to you. But now you’re stuck in the swirl: should you prep harder or surrender more?

In this episode, I walk you through how to steward your birth prep with boldness and faith - without spinning out in overwhelm, control, or confusion.

Here’s what we're covering:
💖 Why trusting God doesn’t mean skipping the prep
💖 The Mary Method posture (Luke 10:38–42) and what it means for your birth
💖 My 4-part Stewarded Prep Framework: Heart • Head • Hands • Home
💖 One question to ask your provider that tells you everything
💖 How to prep with Jesus, breathe through doubt, and actually enjoy your birth

You were chosen for this moment, for this baby, for such a time as this! Let’s get ready for it - with the One who called you.

✨ Download the Birth Prep with Jesus Freebie

A few links mentioned in this episode may be outdated.
Scroll down for the current resources I recommend! 🫶

💖 Free Resources to Support Your Prep

The Unmedicated Birth Map - a clear, step-by-step roadmap so you know what to focus on, when ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/unmedicated-birth-map 

Birth Plan Guide - create a strategic, provider-proof plan that protects your preferences ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-plan

Birth Mindset Workbook - train your mind for contractions, pressure, and decision-making ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-mindset-workbook

🪩 Want full support from pregnancy → birth → postpartum?

The Birth Prep Course walks you through:
💖 How birth actually works (and how to support your body)
💖 Navigating hospital policies without losing your power
💖 Natural pain management that goes beyond “just breathe”
💖 Birth planning, mindset, advocacy, and backup plans - all in one place

 👉 Learn more here: https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/tbpc-e

🎧 Stay connected

     ✨ Follow along on Instagram for daily birth prep, mindset shifts, and real-life strategy 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thebirthprepcoach

     ✨ New podcast episodes drop regularly - make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss a thing!

💖 If this episode helped you, the best way to support the show is to share it with a friend or leave a quick review. Your words help more mommas find this support when they need it most. That's HUGE.

Feeling snacky, sleepy, and a little overwhelmed? Sameee. But hear me loud and clear: it’s not too early to start prepping for your birth.

In this episode, I’m walking you through 5 simple, powerful ways to lay the groundwork now - so you’re not scrambling at 37 weeks. 😅

Inside we're talking all about:
✨ Vetting your provider like it actually matters (because it does)
✨ Learning how birth really works (no more fluffy balloon metaphors)
✨ Journaling your fears, prayers & desires
✨ Starting your birth investment - money, time, and mindset
✨ Building your birth squad with people who truly support you

No stress. No 3-ring binder. Just small steps that build fierce confidence!

A few links mentioned in this episode may be outdated.
Scroll down for the current resources I recommend! 🫶

💖 Free Resources to Support Your Prep

The Unmedicated Birth Map - a clear, step-by-step roadmap so you know what to focus on, when ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/unmedicated-birth-map 

Birth Plan Guide - create a strategic, provider-proof plan that protects your preferences ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-plan

Birth Mindset Workbook - train your mind for contractions, pressure, and decision-making ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-mindset-workbook

🪩 Want full support from pregnancy → birth → postpartum?

The Birth Prep Course walks you through:
💖 How birth actually works (and how to support your body)
💖 Navigating hospital policies without losing your power
💖 Natural pain management that goes beyond “just breathe”
💖 Birth planning, mindset, advocacy, and backup plans - all in one place

 👉 Learn more here: https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/tbpc-e

🎧 Stay connected

     ✨ Follow along on Instagram for daily birth prep, mindset shifts, and real-life strategy 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thebirthprepcoach

     ✨ New podcast episodes drop regularly - make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss a thing!

💖 If this episode helped you, the best way to support the show is to share it with a friend or leave a quick review. Your words help more mommas find this support when they need it most. That's HUGE.

Just found out you’re pregnant and feel completely lost? This episode is your starting point!

Inside this episode, I walk you through the five things every newly pregnant woman needs to know:
💖 Why overwhelm is normal (but not necessary)
💖 The problem with drowning in random birth content
💖 The decision that impacts your birth more than your due date
💖 Why you are not a passive patient - you’re the HGIC (Head Girlie in Charge)
💖 What to actually focus on first in your prep (hint: it’s not baby clothes)

Plus, I share a personal story from my first birth that will show you exactly why this kind of prep matters - and how to avoid the mistakes I made.

A few links mentioned in this episode may be outdated.
Scroll down for the current resources I recommend! 🫶

💖 Free Resources to Support Your Prep

The Unmedicated Birth Map - a clear, step-by-step roadmap so you know what to focus on, when ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/unmedicated-birth-map 

Birth Plan Guide - create a strategic, provider-proof plan that protects your preferences ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-plan

Birth Mindset Workbook - train your mind for contractions, pressure, and decision-making ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-mindset-workbook

🪩 Want full support from pregnancy → birth → postpartum?

The Birth Prep Course walks you through:
💖 How birth actually works (and how to support your body)
💖 Navigating hospital policies without losing your power
💖 Natural pain management that goes beyond “just breathe”
💖 Birth planning, mindset, advocacy, and backup plans - all in one place

 👉 Learn more here: https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/tbpc-e

🎧 Stay connected

     ✨ Follow along on Instagram for daily birth prep, mindset shifts, and real-life strategy 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thebirthprepcoach

     ✨ New podcast episodes drop regularly - make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss a thing!

💖 If this episode helped you, the best way to support the show is to share it with a friend or leave a quick review. Your words help more mommas find this support when they need it most. That's HUGE.

You walk into your appointment with confidence, but leave feeling dismissed, confused, or unsure. Sound familiar? That’s pushback - and it’s way sneakier than you think.

In this episode, we’re talking about:
💖 What pushback really sounds like (hint: it’s not just a straight-up “no”)
💖 Why it happens so often - even with “nice” providers
💖 Real-life tools to stand firm and respond with confidence
💖 My personal story of being totally unprepared in my first birth
💖 And how to prepare for pushback so it doesn’t derail your birth

I’ll walk you through action steps to protect your plan, use your voice, and step fully into your HGIC energy - even when the system pushes back hard. 💪

A few links mentioned in this episode may be outdated.
Scroll down for the current resources I recommend! 🫶

💖 Free Resources to Support Your Prep

The Unmedicated Birth Map - a clear, step-by-step roadmap so you know what to focus on, when ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/unmedicated-birth-map 

Birth Plan Guide - create a strategic, provider-proof plan that protects your preferences ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-plan

Birth Mindset Workbook - train your mind for contractions, pressure, and decision-making ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-mindset-workbook

🪩 Want full support from pregnancy → birth → postpartum?

The Birth Prep Course walks you through:
💖 How birth actually works (and how to support your body)
💖 Navigating hospital policies without losing your power
💖 Natural pain management that goes beyond “just breathe”
💖 Birth planning, mindset, advocacy, and backup plans - all in one place

 👉 Learn more here: https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/tbpc-e

🎧 Stay connected

     ✨ Follow along on Instagram for daily birth prep, mindset shifts, and real-life strategy 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thebirthprepcoach

     ✨ New podcast episodes drop regularly - make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss a thing!

💖 If this episode helped you, the best way to support the show is to share it with a friend or leave a quick review. Your words help more mommas find this support when they need it most. That's HUGE.

You don’t need 17 birth books, a 40-tab browser, and 10 different birth workers in your feed... You need a strategy.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason so many moms feel confused, overwhelmed, and stuck - even after they’ve consumed all the content. Spoiler: it’s not because you’re lazy or behind. It’s because you’re overloaded, babe. 

Here’s what you’ll learn:
💖 How the birth industry profits from keeping you anxious and passive
💖 What to do when your favorite influencer’s story starts messing with your mindset 💖 3 steps to go from overwhelmed info-consumer to confident action-taker
💖 How to stop spinning your wheels and start prepping with peace, purpose, and strategy

This one’s for the momma who’s tired of saving and scrolling - and finally ready to MOVE! 🙌

A few links mentioned in this episode may be outdated.
Scroll down for the current resources I recommend! 🫶

💖 Free Resources to Support Your Prep

The Unmedicated Birth Map - a clear, step-by-step roadmap so you know what to focus on, when ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/unmedicated-birth-map 

Birth Plan Guide - create a strategic, provider-proof plan that protects your preferences ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-plan

Birth Mindset Workbook - train your mind for contractions, pressure, and decision-making ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-mindset-workbook

🪩 Want full support from pregnancy → birth → postpartum?

The Birth Prep Course walks you through:
💖 How birth actually works (and how to support your body)
💖 Navigating hospital policies without losing your power
💖 Natural pain management that goes beyond “just breathe”
💖 Birth planning, mindset, advocacy, and backup plans - all in one place

 👉 Learn more here: https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/tbpc-e

🎧 Stay connected

     ✨ Follow along on Instagram for daily birth prep, mindset shifts, and real-life strategy 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thebirthprepcoach

     ✨ New podcast episodes drop regularly - make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss a thing!

💖 If this episode helped you, the best way to support the show is to share it with a friend or leave a quick review. Your words help more mommas find this support when they need it most. That's HUGE.

You wouldn’t hit the road without directions, and birth is no different. 
If you’re aiming for an unmedicated hospital birth, you need a strategy, not just a wish and a cute birth plan with “no epidural” scrawled across the top.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3-part birth map that will change how you prep, how you plan, and how you show up for the big day. This is the foundational work I wish every momma did before heading into labor.

You’ll learn how to:
✨ Define your true birth destination (and why “no epidural” isn’t it)
✨ Decide who should be in the room with you (and who shouldn’t)
✨ Create a plan that helps you stay the course (even if things shift)

Whether you’re brand new to birth prep or deep in the trenches of decision fatigue, this episode will help you stop winging it and start planning on purpose!

🚘 Let’s get you in the driver’s seat, momma. No more "hoping for the best" - we’re prepping like it matters. Because it totally does.

A few links mentioned in this episode may be outdated.
Scroll down for the current resources I recommend! 🫶

💖 Free Resources to Support Your Prep

The Unmedicated Birth Map - a clear, step-by-step roadmap so you know what to focus on, when ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/unmedicated-birth-map 

Birth Plan Guide - create a strategic, provider-proof plan that protects your preferences ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-plan

Birth Mindset Workbook - train your mind for contractions, pressure, and decision-making ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-mindset-workbook

🪩 Want full support from pregnancy → birth → postpartum?

The Birth Prep Course walks you through:
💖 How birth actually works (and how to support your body)
💖 Navigating hospital policies without losing your power
💖 Natural pain management that goes beyond “just breathe”
💖 Birth planning, mindset, advocacy, and backup plans - all in one place

 👉 Learn more here: https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/tbpc-e

🎧 Stay connected

     ✨ Follow along on Instagram for daily birth prep, mindset shifts, and real-life strategy 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thebirthprepcoach

     ✨ New podcast episodes drop regularly - make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss a thing!

💖 If this episode helped you, the best way to support the show is to share it with a friend or leave a quick review. Your words help more mommas find this support when they need it most. That's HUGE.