If your last birth felt out of control, confusing, or even traumatic—this episode is for you. We’re getting honest (and a little intense) about why healing doesn’t just happen with time, and how to finally take your power back.

Inside this episode:
✨ Why “that’s just how birth goes” is a lie that keeps you stuck
💖 The truth about trauma, even when you didn’t realize it was trauma
✨ How to stop blaming yourself and still take full responsibility
💖 What healing actually looks like (hint: it’s not just journaling and praying)
✨ How to prep for a redemptive, powerful birth next time
💖 The story of how my first birth broke me—and how my fourth birth changed everything
✨ Why the Birth Prep Course is more than education—it’s healing in action

Links Mentioned:
🔗 Join The Birth Prep Course
🎁 Bonus: Birthing After Trauma full-length training inside the course
💬 Submit your HGIC Hotline questions here

This week’s questions are so good, and if you’re prepping for an unmedicated hospital birth, you’ll want to grab a notebook. We’re covering exactly what to ask on your hospital tour, how to actually train your pain tools, and what to do when someone you love wants to be in the room…and you don’t want them there.

Inside this episode:

✨ What to really ask during a hospital tour (hint: it’s not about the snack cart)
💖 How to practice pain techniques so they don’t fly out the window mid-contraction
✨ Why your birth team needs training too (yes, even Daddy)
💖 Scripts and strategies for lovingly setting boundaries with your mom—or anyone else
✨ How to flip the guilt and protect your peace like the HGIC you are
💖 A fun surprise coming next week (psst…get on my email list!)

Links Mentioned:
🔗 Join The Birth Prep Course
💬 Submit your HGIC Hotline question
📩 Get on my email list: Grab a freebie here

If you’re planning an unmedicated birth in the hospital, you cannot afford to wing it. The system wasn’t built for the kind of birth you want - but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get it. You just need to know what you’re walking into and how to walk in ready!

Inside this episode:
💖 Why hospitals are built for managed birth, not physiological birth
💖 The 4 things you actually need to go unmedicated and come out empowered
💖 How to train your mind, body, and birth team before the big day
💖 The real reason most women don’t make it - and how you can

The Birth Prep Course is your step-by-step game plan for pulling off the unmedicated hospital birth you actually want - without getting steamrolled by the system. If you want strategy, support, and serious results, this is where you start! [ENROLL HERE]

Today’s HGIC Hotline is all about taking your power back and making confident, informed decisions - whether it’s handling pressure to induce, deciding if a birth plan is really necessary, or knowing when to boogie to the hospital. This one’s packed with real talk and practical tips for stepping fully into your HGIC energy!

Inside this episode:
💖 What to do when your provider recommends induction for high fluid
💖 Whether you really need a birth plan if you already know what you want
💖 How to know when it’s time to head to the hospital (without relying on the clock)
💖 Why most moms second-guess themselves—and how to stop

Links mentioned:
💻 The Birth Prep Course
❓ Submit your question for the HGIC Hotline
👯‍♀️ Join The Birth Prep Lounge (Free Facebook Group)

This one’s for the girlies who’ve heard “you don’t get a medal for suffering” one too many times. 😮‍💨

Today we’re hopping on the pain train, "all board!" 🚂
We're breaking down natural pain management like the HGICs we are. 💪

Inside this episode:
🚨 Why I prep EVERYBODY for pain (even if you’re getting the epidural)
🧠 The science behind why natural pain relief actually works
🧰 10 tools that support your body (and don’t make you feel like you're dying)
💡 Tips to train your brain, prep your team, and handle that “I can’t do this” moment like a pro

Whether you’re aiming for pain-free or just trying to avoid a spiral moment, this one is gonna help you prep for the big day like never before.

Mentioned in this episode: The Birth Prep Course — to go from “oh no” to “I’ve got this” 🙌

DM me on IG @thebirthprepcoach and tell me—what’s in your birth toolbox already? 🔨💕

As always, happy prepping!
XO - Taylor

This one’s got it all: mindset shifts, pain prep, and a lil’ PSA for the men in the back. 👋

Inside this episode:
💥 What pain actually means in labor (and how to work with it, not fear it)
🧠 My process for identifying and replacing unhelpful birth beliefs
😅 How I accidentally had a pain-free birth (yes, really)
🙏 Tips for upping your chances without setting yourself up for disappointment
💬 How to prep your partner to be your birth-day hype man, not just a hospital bystander

Mentioned in this episode:
✨ Free Birth Mindset Workbook: 3 powerful mindset tools + journal prompts to get your brain on board
✨ The Birth Prep Course: your step-by-step prep guide - for the mom who wants to feel prepared, not panicked, when labor hits

Pod Episodes for you & your partner:
💖 Birth Partner Chat w Matt (my hubs)
💖 Your Birth Partner's Role

As always, happy prepping 💖

This one might ruffle some feathers, but you know I’m not here to be your favorite, I’m here to be real. ✨

Today we’re asking the big question: Do you actually need a doula? 👀

Inside this episode:

You can doula. You can not doula. But either way—you better be the HGIC.

Mentioned in this episode:

👉 The Birth Prep Course — to go from "overwhelmed & scared" to "doula-level prepared" real quick!

👉 HGIC Get Prepped Retreat on April 5th — FREE for my students (enroll to get your free ticket!) 

DM me on IG @thebirthprepcoach and tell me—are you Team Doula or Team DIY? 🤔

As always, happy prepping 💖

Birth prep isn’t just about what you know—it’s about what you believe and how you move when the big day comes. If fear is lingering, you’re unsure how to work with your body in labor, or your provider is already doubting you, this episode is for you.

✨ How to believe this birth can be different after trauma
✨ What movement & positions actually look like in labor
✨ How to stay confident when your doctor is doubting you

This episode will help you trust your body, own your birth, and stay in control.

🔗 SHOW LINKS:

🪩 Join My Free Event – 3 Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Unmedicated Birth
🪩 The Birth Prep Course – Get Enrolled & Get Confident
🪩 Submit Your Q's – I could answer them on a future episode of the HGIC Hotline

💖 Loved this episode? Leave a review, this helps other mommas find this info!

Until next time—happy prepping! ✨

Birth isn’t just about your uterus working hard—it’s a full-body, whole-mind hormonal event that your body is already wired for. When your hormones are in harmony, labor flows more smoothly, contractions are more effective, and your body’s natural pain relief kicks in. But when they’re out of sync? That’s when we see stalled labors, heightened pain, and unnecessary interventions.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the four key hormones that run the show:
🩷 Oxytocin – The Love Hormone (a.k.a. the MVP of labor progress)
😌 Endorphins – Nature’s Epidural (yes, your body has built-in pain relief!)
⚡ Adrenaline – The Fight-or-Flight Hormone (how to keep it low until you need it)
🤱 Prolactin – The Mothering Hormone (bonding, breastfeeding, and postpartum peace)

You'll learn:
✔️ How to naturally boost oxytocin and endorphins for a smoother labor
✔️ The biggest adrenaline triggers that can stall labor and how to avoid them
✔️ What your birth space needs to support hormonal flow (hospital birth included!)
✔️ Why Pitocin is NOT the same as natural oxytocin (and what that means for your birth)
✔️ How to set yourself up for a peaceful, connected postpartum period

This is a must-know episode if you're planning an unmedicated hospital birth!

Want to learn more?
💖 Join my FREE event: 3 Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Unmedicated Birth – Grab your ticket here before Friday!
💖 Get my Birth Prep Course: This episode is just a drop in the bucket of what you’ll learn inside. If you want a structured plan to pull off your unmedicated hospital birth, check it out here.

I can’t wait for you to dive into this episode! Let’s get those hormones working for you, not against you. 🎧✨

📩 Love this episode? Screenshot it, tag me on Instagram @thebirthprepcoach, and let me know your biggest takeaway! ✨

Until next time, happy prepping! 💕

If you're prepping for your unmedicated hospital birth, this episode is a must-listen. We’re diving deep into:

✨ Transition: Why it's called the final boss battle of labor, how long it lasts, and how to manage the intensity like a pro.
✨ GBS-positive results: Do you really need IV antibiotics? What are your options if you want to stay mobile?
✨ Membrane sweeps: Are they a helpful nudge or the first step in the cascade of interventions? What could that domino effect look like in a real birth scenario?

Ready to take your birth prep to the next level?

Join my FREE Live Event – “3 Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Unmedicated Birth”
📅 March 21st at 1 PM EST
🪩 Spots are limited – sign up now! → Register Here 

If you're worried about pushback from your provider, second-guessing your birth plan, or wondering how to avoid common hospital pitfalls, this training is for you. I'll break down the biggest mistakes that can derail an unmedicated birth and show you exactly how to stay in control.

Can’t make it live? No worries! Sign up anyway, and I’ll send you the replay.

🙌 Want the ultimate birth prep experience? Join The Birth Prep Course – my step-by-step system to help you confidently pull off the unmedicated birth you want.
Enroll here: The Birth Prep Course

Submit your Q's HERE for future episodes ✨

💬 Loved today’s episode? Let’s keep the convo going! DM me on Instagram @thebirthprepcoach and let me know your biggest takeaway.

Happy prepping, momma! You’ve got this. 💖