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The Birth Prep Podcast with 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! 💪 Hosted by Taylor Minaberry, birth prep coach and your ultimate birth bestie, this podcast is your go-to guide for pulling off an unmedicated birth in the hospital - without the guesswork, overwhelm, or unnecessary interventions. Expect real talk, expert insights, and birth-changing strategies to help you…
Episodes
- The Birth Prep Podcast with Taylor Minaberry
Ep 48 - The Missing Piece of Birth Prep ✨
We talk about birth plans, providers, education, pain management, and all the practical things that go into preparing for birth. But there's one piece of…
- The Birth Prep Podcast with Taylor Minaberry
Ep 47 - You don't need more birth info. You need to PREPARE. ✨
Girl, your Instagram saved folder is NOT a birth prep plan 👀 There's a big difference between knowing a whole lot about birth and actually being prepared to…
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Ep 46 - Newborn Hospital Procedures with Allison ✨
Hey! Today, we’ve got a special guest joining us - Allison from raising.lions.not.sheep_ on Instagram. She’s a mom of three and a huge advocate for medical…
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Ep 45 - The Man's Role in Pregnancy and Childbirth with Travis Stroud ✨
If you’ve ever wished your husband or birth partner would actually GET IT when it comes to birth prep, momma, this episode is for you. I’m chatting with Travis…
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Ep 44 - "As Long As Baby Is Healthy" Is the Bare Minimum ✨
We've all heard it: "Well... as long as the baby is healthy." It sounds comforting, grateful - even reassuring. But what if that phrase is actually shutting…
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Ep 43 - Preparation IS the Pain Management Plan ✨
Choosing an unmedicated birth doesn't mean choosing to feel everything with no plan. It means building a different kind of plan - one that is more effective…
- The Birth Prep Podcast with Taylor Minaberry
Ep 42 - Stop Going to the Hospital So Early (It's Wrecking Your Unmedicated Birth) ✨
One of the most common - and most consequential - mistakes women make when planning an unmedicated hospital birth has nothing to do with their provider, their…
- The Birth Prep Podcast with Taylor Minaberry
Ep 41 - The Fear-Tension-Pain Cycle (& How to Conquer it) ✨
If you've ever wondered why some women walk out of their unmedicated births saying "I can't believe I did that" while others feel like they barely survived -…
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Ep 40 - How to Use Your B.R.A.I.N. ✨
There is a five-letter framework that will completely change how you show up in your prenatal appointments and your labor room. Inside we break down B.R.A.I.N…
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Ep 39 - Your Birth Partner is a TOOL ✨
Your birth partner could be the difference between the birth you planned and the one you're still emotionally recovering from two years later - and most of…
- The Birth Prep Podcast with Taylor Minaberry
Ep 38 - 10 Skills Every Momma Needs for an Unmedicated Birth ✨
Wanting an unmedicated birth and actually being prepared for one are two veryyy different things - and in this episode, we break down exactly what separates…
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Ep 37 - My Sixth Birth ✨
After a little time away, I'm backkkk - and I'm sharing something I kept pretty close to my chest these last few months. Baby number six has arrived, and her…
- The Birth Prep Podcast with Taylor Minaberry
Ep 36 - Ho Ho Hospitals & the Holidays ✨
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…
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Ep 35 - Birth is Spiritual Warfare (yep, I said it) ✨
Birth isn’t just physical - it’s spiritual. I’m diving into how the enemy uses fear to steal your peace, what it actually means to armor up using the Word of…
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Ep 34 - The Hospital is NOT your Friend (but it’s also not your Enemy) ✨
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…
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Ep 33 - The #1 Mistake Women Make with their Providers ✨
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…
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Ep 32 - God Called You to this Birth. Now What? ✨
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…
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Ep 31 - 5 Powerful Ways to Prep for Birth in the First Trimester ✨
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…
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Ep 30 - Pregnant and Clueless? The First 5 Things Every Mom Needs to Know ✨
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…
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Ep 29 - Prepping for PUSHBACK ✨
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…
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Ep 28 - Saved 100 Reels About Birth and Still Stressed? This is for You ✨
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…
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Ep 27 - The 3-Part Birth Map Every Momma Needs ✨
You wouldn’t hit the road without directions, and birth is no different. If you’re aiming for an unmedicated hospital birth, you need a strategy, not just a…
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Ep 26 - Coping with Labor Is a SKILL, Not a Personality Trait ✨
Think you're "just not the type" to handle an unmedicated birth? Think again, babe. This episode is your official permission slip to toss out the “I could…
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Ep 25 - No One’s Coming to Save You (& That’s the Best News Ever) ✨
This episode is a wake-up call… with love, of course. 🫶 Because here’s the truth: Nobody is coming to save you. Not your doctor. Not the hospital. Not the…
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Ep 24 - Hitting the Wall, Pivoting the Plan, & Setting Postpartum Boundaries ✨ HGIC Hotline
Whether you’re worried about hitting the “I can’t do this” wall, having to throw your birth plan out the window, or how to handle boundary-crossing family…
- The Birth Prep Podcast with Taylor Minaberry
Ep 23 - 3 Birth Plan Questions I get ALL the Time ✨
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering if birth plans are even worth it, felt overwhelmed by all the checklists, or worried that your plan will just fly out…
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Ep 22 - "My Water Broke!", Prepping for Pregnancy, & Unwanted Checks ✨ HGIC Hotline
In today’s episode of the HGIC Hotline, we’re hitting three hot questions from you—and trust me, they’re GOOD ✨ Here's a peek at what's inside: 💖 Why you don’t…
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Ep 21 - The Real Reason Your Last Birth Felt So Out of Control ✨
If your last birth felt out of control, confusing, or even traumatic—this episode is for you. We’re getting honest (and a little intense) about why healing…
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Ep 20 - Hospital Tours, Pain Practice, & Saying “No” to Mom ✨ HGIC Hotline
This week’s questions are so good, and if you’re prepping for an unmedicated hospital birth, you’ll want to grab a notebook. We’re covering exactly what to ask…
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Ep 19 - What it ACTUALLY Takes to go Unmedicated in the Hospital ✨
If you’re planning an unmedicated birth in the hospital, you cannot afford to wing it. The system wasn’t built for the kind of birth you want - but that…
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Ep 18 - Induction Pressure, Birth Plans, & When to Head to the Hospital ✨ HGIC Hotline
Today’s HGIC Hotline is all about taking your power back and making confident, informed decisions - whether it’s handling pressure to induce, deciding if a…
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Ep 17 - How to Naturally Manage Labor Pain ✨
This one’s for the girlies who’ve heard “you don’t get a medal for suffering” one too many times. 😮💨 Today we’re hopping on the pain train, "all board!" 🚂…
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Ep 16 - Pain, Power, & Partners Who Need a Wake-Up Call ✨ HGIC Hotline
This one’s got it all: mindset shifts, pain prep, and a lil’ PSA for the men in the back. 👋 Inside this episode: 💥 What pain actually means in labor (and how…
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Ep 15 - To Doula or Not to Doula ✨
This one might ruffle some feathers, but you know I’m not here to be your favorite, I’m here to be real. ✨ Today we’re asking the big question: Do you actually…
- The Birth Prep Podcast with Taylor Minaberry
Ep 14 - Fear After Birth Trauma, Labor Movement, & Handling Provider Doubt ✨ HGIC Hotline
Birth prep isn’t just about what you know - it’s about what you believe and how you move when the big day comes. If fear is lingering, you’re unsure how to…
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Ep 13 - Harmonious Hormones ✨
Birth isn’t just about your uterus working hard - it’s a full-body, whole-mind hormonal event that your body is already wired for. When your hormones are in…
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Ep 12 - Transition, GBS Positive, & Membrane Sweeps ✨ HGIC Hotline
If you're prepping for your unmedicated hospital birth, this episode is a must-listen. We’re diving deep into: ✨ Transition: Why it's called the final boss…
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Ep 11 - Spilling the Epidural Tea ✨
Epidurals are marketed as the magical "easy button" for birth, but is that the full story? In today’s episode, we’re spilling the epidural tea and breaking…
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Ep 10 - How to Prevent Tearing, Trust Your Body, and Say No to Cervical Checks ✨ HGIC Hotline
From tearing fears to trusting your body to saying no to cervical checks, this episode is all about owning your birth experience. If you’ve ever worried about…
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Ep 9 - Home Birth Vibes in your Hospital Room ✨
Hospitals aren’t exactly known for their cozy, low-intervention, home-birth vibes—but that doesn’t mean you can’t bring them with you! If you want to feel…
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Ep 8 - Firing Your Provider, Setting Boundaries, & Balancing Faith + Preparation ✨ HGIC Hotline
Choosing the right provider can make or break your birth experience—but what if you realize yours isn’t the right fit? In this episode, we’re talking about how…
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Ep 7 - 5 Lies we're Sold about Birth (but Truth be Told) ✨
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 here’s the…
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Ep 6 - Pain Management Techniques, Birth Partner Tips, & Postpartum Prep ✨ HGIC Hotline
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 you’re wondering…
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Ep 5 - Hospital Births need MORE than just a Plan ✨
So many moms-to-be obsess over the perfect birth plan, but here’s the truth: a plan alone isn’t enough. In this episode, we’re breaking down why hospital…
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Ep 4 - Spotting a Supportive Provider, Mindset Hacks, and Last-Minute Birth Prep ✨ HGIC Hotline
It’s time for another HGIC Hotline episode, where I answer your questions about birth prep! Today, we’re diving into three juicy topics that every unmedicated…
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Ep 3 - Becoming Head Girlie in Charge ✨
Who’s really in charge of your birth? You. Not your provider, not hospital policies, not anyone else. In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to be…
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Ep 2 - VBAC Confidence, Advocating for Yourself, & Avoiding a C-Section ✨ HGIC Hotline
Welcome to the first HGIC Hotline Q&A! Today, we chatted all about... 💖 Unmedicated VBAC Tips: Choose a VBAC-supportive provider, know your birthplace…
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Ep 1 - We're Going UNMEDICATED, Baby! ✨
Welcome to Season 2 of The Birth Prep Podcast! ✨ We’re hitting the ground running, and this season is all about making sure you feel confident, prepared, and…
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Ep 61 - Discharging from the Hospital ✨
In today's podcast episode, we’re chatting about Discharging from the Hospital and what tasks “have” to be done before you leave. Inside I chat about... 👉 10…
- The Birth Prep Podcast with Taylor Minaberry
Ep 60 - 10 Ways to Advocate for Yourself ✨
In today's podcast episode, we’re chatting about one of the most important tools you need to pull off your dream birth experience - advocating for yourself!…
- The Birth Prep Podcast with Taylor Minaberry
Ep 59 - Your Brain is Probably Doing This ✨
In today's podcast episode, we’re chatting about one of the biggest mindset hurdles I coach my clients on! Inside you'll learn about... 👉 why your brain is…
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Ep 58 - Should I have a birth plan? ✨
Today's podcast episode is all about why you "should" have a birth plan! Inside I chat about... 👉 The "provider-patient partnership" 👉 Benefits of having a…
- The Birth Prep Podcast with Taylor Minaberry
Ep 57 - What to Expect: Prenatal Journey ✨
Today's podcast episode is all about what to expect during your prenatal journey! Inside I chat about... 👉 typical prenatal schedule and what to expect at…
- The Birth Prep Podcast with Taylor Minaberry
Ep 56 - Birth Center Birth with Made Motherly ✨
Brooklyn, from Made Motherly, joined me today and shared her story with us! From switching providers "late" in the game, to Christ-filled birth experiences…
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Ep 55 - Birth after Trauma ✨
A few links mentioned in this episode may be outdated.Scroll down for the current resources I recommend! 🫶 Ready to prepare for birth with clarity, confidence…
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BPPH - Postpartum Prep ✨
Today's podcast episode is a replay from Birth Prep Power Hour on 3.22.24! We chatted all about preparing for your postpartum experience before we dove into…
- The Birth Prep Podcast with Taylor Minaberry
BPPH - Bible-Based Birth Prep ✨
Today's podcast episode is a replay from Birth Prep Power Hour on 3.15.24! We chatted all about spiritually preparing for birth, the curse of painful…
- The Birth Prep Podcast with Taylor Minaberry
Ep 54 - Birth Affirmations ✨
Today's podcast episode is a special one, it’s been requested a bunch. I’m happy to finally be sharing it with you 🫶 These are affirmations I speak over…
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BPPH - How to Make a Birth Plan ✨
Today's podcast episode is a replay from Birth Prep Power Hour on 3.8.24! We quickly chatted all about how to create a birth plan for your desired experience…
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BPPH - Birth Partner Prep w Matt Minaberry ✨
Today's podcast episode is a replay from Birth Prep Power Hour on 3.1.24! My husband (and birth partner) joined us 💖 We quickly chatted all about how to…