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”

Resources Mentioned:
✨ The Birth Prep Course: your step-by-step guide to an unmedicated hospital birth that’s confident, calm, and strategic → [Enroll Here]
🗺️ Free Unmedicated Birth Map: your roadmap to prep on purpose before the big day → [Grab your Copy]
💖 Join The Birth Prep Lounge: my free community for Q&A, support, and weekly livestreams → [Join Here]

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

Resources & Links:
🎟 Grab your free ticket to the next Birth Plan Party! (or Join the Waitlist!)
🗺 Download the Unmedicated Birth Map (FREE)
🎧 Listen to more episodes
📸 Follow me on IG @thebirthprepcoach

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.

Resources from this episode:
✨ Grab the FREE What to Expect Prenatal Guide for a 'ready-to-use' list of questions!
✨ Join The Birth Prep Lounge for this week’s Birth Prep Power Hour on red flags, green flags & hard convos.
✨ Follow me on instagram - let's be birth besties!
✨ Check out The Birth Prep Course for the full prep plan!