The Birth Prep Podcast with Taylor Minaberry

The Birth Prep Podcast with Taylor Minaberry

Hosted by: Taylor Minaberry

Welcome to The Birth Prep Podcast, where we ditch the fear, conquer the hospital hustle, and help you step into the delivery room like the HGIC (Head Girlie in Charge) you were born to be! šŸ’Ŗ Hosted by Taylor...

Episodes

Ep 17 - How to Naturally Manage Labor Pain āœØ

Season #2

This oneā€™s for the girlies whoā€™ve heard ā€œyou donā€™t get a medalĀ for sufferingā€ one too many times. šŸ˜®ā€šŸ’Ø Today weā€™re hopping on the pain train, "all board!" šŸš‚We're breaking down natural pain management like the HGICs we...
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Ep 16 - Pain, Power, & Partners Who Need a Wake-Up Call āœØ HGIC Hotline

Season #2

This oneā€™s got it all: mindset shifts, pain prep, and a lilā€™ PSA for the men in the back. šŸ‘‹ Inside this episode:šŸ’„ What pain actually means in labor (and how to work with it, not fear it)šŸ§  My process for identifying...
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Ep 15 - To Doula or Not to Doula āœØ

Season #2

This one might ruffle some feathers, but you know Iā€™m not here to be your favorite, Iā€™m here to be real. āœØ Today weā€™re asking the big question: Do you actually need a doula? šŸ‘€ Inside this episode: What doulas...
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Ep 14 - Fear After Birth Trauma, Labor Movement, & Handling Provider Doubt āœØ HGIC Hotline

Season #2

Birth prep isnā€™t just about what you knowā€”itā€™s about what you believe and how you move when the big day comes. If fear is lingering, youā€™re unsure how to work with your body in labor, or your provider is already...
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Ep 13 - Harmonious Hormones āœØ

Season #2

Birth isnā€™t just about your uterus working hardā€”itā€™s a full-body, whole-mind hormonal event that your body is already wired for. When your hormones are in harmony, labor flows more smoothly, contractions are more...
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Ep 12 - Transition, GBS Positive, & Membrane Sweeps āœØ HGIC Hotline

Season #2

If you're prepping for your unmedicated hospital birth, this episode is a must-listen. Weā€™re diving deep into: āœØĀ Transition: Why it's called the final boss battle of labor, how long it lasts, and how to manage the...
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Ep 11 - Spilling the Epidural Tea āœØ

Season #2

Epidurals are marketed as the magical "easy button" for birth, but is that the full story? In todayā€™s episode, weā€™re spilling the epidural tea and breaking down what hospitals donā€™t tell you. If youā€™re planning an...
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Ep 10 - How to Prevent Tearing, Trust Your Body, and Say No to Cervical Checks āœØ HGIC Hotline

Season #2

Ā  From tearing fears to trusting your body to saying no to cervical checks, this episode is all about owning your birth experience. If youā€™ve ever worried about stitches, doubted your bodyā€™s ability to birth, or felt...
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Ep 9 - Home Birth Vibes in your Hospital Room āœØ

Season #2

Ā  Hospitals arenā€™t exactly known for their cozy, low-intervention, home-birth vibesā€”but that doesnā€™t mean you canā€™t bringĀ them with you! If you want to feel safe, supported, and in control of your hospital birth, this...
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Ep 8 - Firing Your Provider, Setting Boundaries, & Balancing Faith + Preparation āœØ HGIC Hotline

Season #2

Ā  Choosing the right provider can make or break your birth experienceā€”but what if you realize yours isnā€™t the right fit? In this episode, weā€™re talking about how to fire your provider (yes, itā€™s totally a thing!), set...
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Ep 7 - 5 Lies we're Sold about Birth (but Truth be Told) āœØ

Season #2

Ā  So many moms go into birth thinking they have no control, that hospital policy is law, or that an epidural is the only way to handle labor. But hereā€™s the truth: youā€™ve been sold a bunch of liesĀ that keep you...
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Ep 6 - Pain Management Techniques, Birth Partner Tips, & Postpartum Prep āœØ HGIC Hotline

Season #2

Ā  Ā Labor pain? We can totes handle that. Birth partners? They have a real job. Postpartum? It doesn't have to hit you like a freight train. If youā€™re wondering how to actually prepare for the realities of birth and...
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