Holy Confident Birth | Catholic Natural Birth + Holistic Motherhood, Birth and Postpartum For Christian Moms

The Pros and Cons of Epidurals (That No One Tells You) | Ep. 23


Listen Later

You've heard of epidurals—but have you really heard the whole story?

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of the most common interventions in modern birth: the epidural. As a former L&D nurse and now doula and educator, I’ve seen both the relief epidurals can bring and the hidden risks that often get brushed aside. Whether you're planning a natural birth or still unsure where you stand, you deserve to make that decision fully informed—not pressured, not in the moment, not in the dark.

We'll cover:

  • What actually happens when you get an epidural

  • The pros (yes, there are some!) that can truly help in certain births

  • The lesser-known downsides—from immobility to the cascade of interventions

  • Why so many women say “I wish I had known this earlier”

No scare tactics, just real talk from someone who’s been in the hospital room, at the home birth, and in between.

If you're craving education that doesn’t leave your intuition at the door, this one’s for you.


Resources:

🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠

🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠

🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES


  • Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!


🌿 Ready to prepare for birth with confidence and peace—not fear?The Holy Confident Birth Course is for women who want a birth that’s natural, faith-rooted, and aligned with how God designed it.

Learn more and enroll at ⁠https://holyconfidentbirth.com/course⁠


Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Holy Confident Birth | Catholic Natural Birth + Holistic Motherhood, Birth and Postpartum For Christian MomsBy Eve O'Brien

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

25 ratings


More shows like Holy Confident Birth | Catholic Natural Birth + Holistic Motherhood, Birth and Postpartum For Christian Moms

View all
The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast by Bryn Huntpalmer

The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast

2,169 Listeners

Free Birth Society by Emilee Saldaya

Free Birth Society

1,226 Listeners

Evidence Based Birth® by Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN

Evidence Based Birth®

1,013 Listeners

Happy Homebirth by Katelyn Fusco

Happy Homebirth

562 Listeners

The Lila Rose Show by Lila Rose

The Lila Rose Show

2,507 Listeners

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy by My Essential Birth

Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy

730 Listeners

Mommy Labor Nurse by Liesel Teen

Mommy Labor Nurse

1,290 Listeners

Down to Birth by Cynthia Overgard & Trisha Ludwig

Down to Birth

531 Listeners

Simple Farmhouse Life by Lisa Bass

Simple Farmhouse Life

2,041 Listeners

Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark by Turning Point USA

Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark

14,017 Listeners

What In The Dang Heck by whatinthedangheck

What In The Dang Heck

937 Listeners

Birthing Instincts by Dr. Stuart Fischbein + Midwife Blyss Young

Birthing Instincts

648 Listeners

Pain Free Birth by Karen Welton

Pain Free Birth

131 Listeners

The Great Birth Rebellion by Dr Melanie Jackson

The Great Birth Rebellion

77 Listeners

The Well Nourished Mama by Brooke Harmer

The Well Nourished Mama

35 Listeners