The Birth Advocacy Podcast — The Birth Prep Podcast for Pregnant Moms
This isn’t your average birth prep podcast. Forget outdated, cookie-cutter birth plans and generic advice that leaves you spiraling down another Google rabbit hole. If you're pregnant, overwhelmed, and craving a straightforward guide to an unmedicated or low-intervention birth—you're in the right place. I'm here to help you spot red flags from a mile away, cut through the confusion, and navigate your birth choices without hesitation. You deserve to feel fully informed, prepared, and in control every step of the way, without the crunchy stereotypes or surface-level advice that misses the mark. It's time to stop second-guessing yourself and start advocating like you mean it—because your birth matters, your voice matters, and you deserve to walk into birth feeling confident AF.
Episodes
11 episodes
11. How Will I Know If I’m in Labor? (Here’s What to Actually Look For)
If you’ve ever laid in bed wondering “Is this it?” or stressed about whether you’ll actually know when you’re in labor—you’re not alone. That “you’ll just know” advice? Not helpful.In this episode, we’re breaking down what early...
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Episode 11
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21:51
10. Sushi, Fentanyl, and Other Birth “Rules” That Are Completely Backwards
Have you ever wondered why pregnant women are warned about sushi but not fentanyl during labor?In this episode, we will cover: 🔹 The hospital procedures that are “routine” but rarely rooted in actual evidence......
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Episode 10
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9:32
9. Five Unnecessary Hospital Interventions You Can Decline (And Why)
Have you ever wondered why so many hospital birth protocols include interventions that don’t actually improve outcomes?In this episode, we will cover:The hospital procedures that are “routine” but rarely necessary—and ...
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Episode 9
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15:48
8. Why You Need a Doula (Even If You Think You Don’t)
We’ve all heard it— “Oh, I don’t need a doula. My husband will be there.” or “I’m getting an epidural, so I won’t even need support.”But here’s the truth—birth is unpredictable. And no matter how much you prepare, things can shift. Havi...
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Episode 8
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10:28
7. If Hospitals Are So Safe, Why Do Homebirths Have Better Outcomes?
Have you ever wondered why hospital birth is considered the “safest” option when the actual numbers tell a different story?We’ve all heard it—“Hospitals are the safest place to have a baby.” It’s what providers tell you, what family mem...
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Episode 7
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11:16
6. How to Avoid Burnout After Births with Interventions
Have you ever walked out of a birth feeling absolutely wrecked—not just physically, but emotionally?If you’ve ever supported a birth with more interventions than your client wanted, dealt with dismissive providers, or walked away...
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Episode 6
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17:55
5. How to Stop Hustling for Clients and Start Attracting the Right Ones
Have you ever wondered why you’re doing all the things—posting on Instagram, answering DMs, offering discounts—yet still struggling to book the right clients?If you’re constantly chasing clients, saying yes out of desperation...
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Episode 5
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24:39
4. How to Avoid Doula Burnout by Saying No
Have you ever wondered if saying yes to everything is the reason you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and on the brink of burnout?If you’re constantly caving to last-minute requests, answering messages at all hours, or...
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Episode 4
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10:27
3. Why Comparing Yourself to Other Doulas is Killing Your Business Growth
Have you ever felt like everyone else has it figured out while you’re just trying to keep up? You scroll through Instagram, see another doula fully booked or raising their rates, and suddenly you’re questioning everything—your pr...
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Episode 3
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11:29
2. Why Overloading Your Doula Packages Is Hurting Your Doula Business (And How to Fix It)
Have you ever wondered if cramming too much into your doula packages is the reason you’re feeling drained and your business isn’t thriving?If you’re ready to simplify your packages, attract ideal clients, and
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Episode 2
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12:24
1. Why Taking Every Client Is Killing Your Doula Business (And How to Stop)
Have you ever wondered if saying “yes” to every client is the reason you’re stuck in burnout and struggling to build a sustainable doula business?If you're ready to stop running yourself into the ground and start creating a busin...
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Episode 1
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