BBL 015: Why Families Choose Natural Childbirth

Moms say they choose natural childbirth for many reasons, but some of those reasons come up again and again. In this podcast episode I cover the most compelling issues that lead families to choose natural births. I also cover why wishing for that “natural birth high” is the least selfish thing a mother can want for herself – and most importantly, for her baby!

Several research studies with important implications for families have been in the news recently, so I cover that research, too.

In this episode I cover:

  • Recent research about bed rest, pitocin, and fertility boosting diet
  • A quick overview of the “Cascade of Intervention”
  • Who is “the devil you know” and why that's better than “the devil you don't know” (!!!)
  • Real side effects that real moms have had from epidural anesthesia
  • Why the epidural causes babies to stay “persistently posterior” – who can't turn easily to be born
  • Positions and movement an un-medicated mom will make instinctively to help her baby be born
  • How epidurals hurt breast feeding
  • The best positions for pushing your baby out
  • How natural birth decreases the chance of shoulder dystocia, even for big babies
  • Why L&D nurses prefer caring for postpartum moms who've gone natural
  • Why desiring that “natural birth euphoria” is beneficial for you AND your baby
  • What “There You Are” is and how it prevents postpartum hemorrhage

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Kristen

Kristen is a pregnancy coach, student midwife, and a mama to 8 - all born naturally! I've spent nearly two decades helping mamas have healthy babies, give birth naturally, and enjoy the adventure of motherhood. Does complete support for a sacred birth and beautiful beginning for your baby resonate with you? Contact me today to chat about how powerful guidance and coaching can transform your pregnancy, birth, and mothering journey <3

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  1. my physiological third stage led to less than 100ml blood-loss and I used maternity pads for two days and then panty liners for two weeks. As opposed to a 300ml loss and maternity pads for almost three months with my first. So worth it.

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