In this first episode, I draw on 25 years as an NHS midwife and doula to ask why, despite most women quietly hoping for a 'natural' birth, it often ends up being quite different.

This episode unpacks how we are being quietly shaped long before we walk into a labour ward. I explore why we find it so hard to have a natural birth in 2026, and how getting even close to that starts with listening to your own voice.

If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Come and find me on Instagram at @evonylynchbirth - send me a DM or share what resonated for you. And if you know someone who's pregnant and needs to hear this, share the episode with them. That's how this work reaches those who need it the most.

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