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!

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.

Resources mentioned in today's episode:
✨ Download the Birth Prep with Jesus Freebie
✨ Grab the Birth Plan Guide (Free)
✨ Join the Birth Prep Lounge (Power Hour Fridays @ 1 PM EST)
✨ Explore The Birth Prep Course

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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!

💖 Get the course + freebies: thebirthprepcoach.com
📥 DM me your takeaways on IG @thebirthprepcoach

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.

Links Mentioned:
✨ Unmedicated Birth Map - grab your FREE copy!
✨ The Birth Prep Course - check out all the info here!
✨ Podcast listeners get a free New Momma Bundle ($97 value) when you enroll with this special link!

Got questions about the course or your prep journey? I’d love to chat. DM me on Instagram @thebirthprepcoach or shoot me an email anytime! 🫶

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. 💪

🎓 Want to go deeper? Enroll in The Birth Prep Course
💬 Got questions about the course? DM or email me anytime
🎉 September mommas - get $50 off with code SEPT50 (expires 7.27.25)
🎥 Don’t miss Birth Prep Power Hour this Friday @ 1 PM EST - we’re covering birth partner prep inside the Facebook group!

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! 🙌

Resources & Links:
💌 Grab the Free Unmedicated Birth Map: Download here
🎓 Join The Birth Prep Course: Enroll now
📲 DM me on Instagram, I’d love to hear your birth prep story: @thebirthprepcoach

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