Built To Birth Podcast

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In this episode (#24) of the Built To Birth Podcast, Hannah went into her first pregnancy believing birth would probably look like what she had always seen—rushing to the hospital, getting an epidural, and hoping everything went okay.
But as she learned more about natural birth, everything began to change.
After feeling dismissed in her original care, Hannah and her husband decided to step outside what everyone around them had done and switch to a birth center. That decision came with plenty of opinions—including people telling her that because of her size and the possibility of a big baby, she wouldn't be able to give birth naturally and would need a C-section.
In this episode of the Built To Birth Podcast, Hannah shares how she went from fearing birth to trusting her body, preparing for an unmedicated birth, going past her due date, and ultimately having an empowering natural water birth at a birth center. She talks about what helped her through contractions, how water completely changed her labor, what it felt like when her body began pushing on its own, and the moment she reached down and felt her baby's head.
And perhaps the best part? Moments after her daughter was born, Hannah looked at her husband and said, “I want to do this again.”
If you're preparing for birth—whether you're planning a hospital birth, birth center birth, or home birth—I hope Hannah's story reminds you how powerful it can be to educate yourself, build a team you trust, and make the decisions that feel right for your family.

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In this episode of the Built To Birth Podcast, Anna went into her second birth hoping for another empowering, unmedicated experience—but this birth would require her to surrender almost everything she had envisioned.
After arriving at the hospital at 5 cm, Anna found out the birthing suites were completely full. She labored in triage, needed continuous monitoring and IV fluids, and kept questioning whether she was really progressing… until her body suddenly began pushing on its own.
Then her midwife told her, “I saw his head.”
In this episode, Anna shares her incredibly fast and unexpected unmedicated birth, including how she prepared physically and mentally during pregnancy, the fears she had to work through, what spontaneous pushing actually felt like, and how her baby was born after just two intentional pushes.
More than anything, Anna’s story is about trust and surrender—preparing for the birth you want while learning to release the parts you simply cannot control.
If you're preparing for a natural or unmedicated birth, this episode is an encouraging reminder that birth doesn’t have to go exactly according to plan to still be beautiful, positive, and empowering.

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This episode of the Built To Birth Podcast is a deep dive into the challenges of conception and the journey of seeking alternative care. The holistic approach to health and the empowerment gained through knowledge are key takeaways from the conversation. The conversation covers Marilyn's fertility journey, PCOS/PMOS, empowered decision-making, and the preparation for birth. It also delves into the realistic expectations for birth and the support received during the process. The conversation delves into the journey of home birth, highlighting the challenges, decisions, and experiences involved. It emphasizes the importance of support, empowerment, and informed decision-making throughout the labor process. The role of midwives, the significance of rest, and the unique experiences of labor and pushing are explored, culminating in the final stages of labor and the birth of the baby. The conversation delves into the themes of surrender and stewardship, highlighting the importance of embracing the things we cannot control while taking responsibility for what we can. It also emphasizes the impact of supportive care teams in the journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, showcasing the value of having a team of trusted individuals to provide care and guidance.

Takeaways
Holistic approach to health
Empowerment through knowledge
Empowered decision-making in fertility journey
Authority in birth space
Realistic expectations for birth
Support and preparation for birth
Home birth experiences and the unique challenges and decisions involved
The importance of support and empowerment during labor Surrender and Stewardship
The Power of Supportive Care Teams

In this incredible natural birth story on the Built To Birth Podcast, first-time mom Alisha shares how she unexpectedly went into labor while hours away from her midwives—and ultimately gave birth to her breech baby on the side of the road next to a river.

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After her water broke, labor progressed quickly. What started as a drive back toward her birth team turned into the realization that they weren't going to make it. Alisha and her husband pulled off the highway, found a place near a river, and prepared to meet their baby without their midwives physically there.
Then came another surprise: their baby was breech.

Alisha shares what it was like to realize her baby was coming butt-first, how she stayed calm and trusted her body through an unexpected breech birth, and how her husband and midwife supported her as everything unfolded.

We also talk about how Alisha prepared during pregnancy, the mindset and coping techniques she used during labor, and how that preparation helped her surrender when her birth looked nothing like what she had planned.

This is an unforgettable story about natural childbirth, unmedicated birth, breech birth, precipitous labor, free birth, trusting your body, and navigating the unexpected during birth.
If you're pregnant, preparing for a natural birth, or simply love hearing empowering and positive birth stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

In this Built To Birth Podcast episode: natural birth story, breech birth, unmedicated birth, first-time mom birth story, free birth, unexpected birth, childbirth preparation, birth mindset, precipitous labor, natural childbirth, and positive birth stories.

What happens when a first-time mom arrives at the hospital 5 centimeters dilated—and everyone thinks she still has hours to go? In this positive birth story, Kat shares how she prepared for an unmedicated natural birth, stayed calm through labor, advocated for the birth she wanted, and then progressed much faster than anyone expected.

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Kat began pregnancy feeling fearful about what pregnancy and childbirth might be like. But as she learned more about labor and delivery, natural childbirth, birth preparation, and the mental side of giving birth, that fear began turning into excitement and confidence. She and her husband prepared together using Built To Birth, learning not only what to expect during labor but how he could support her, advocate for her wishes, and remain a calm presence throughout birth.

Once admitted, Kat was 5 centimeters dilated with contractions less than two minutes apart. As a first-time mom, everyone expected she still had a while to go—but her body had other plans.
In this episode, Bridget and Kat talk about natural birth, unmedicated labor, positive hospital birth, birth preparation, cervical dilation, pushing, birth partners, advocating for yourself during labor, overcoming fear of childbirth, and trusting your body during birth.
Kat’s story is an encouraging reminder that birth doesn't always follow a predictable timeline—and that education, preparation, support, and confidence can make a meaningful difference in how you experience it.
In this episode:
Preparing for an unmedicated natural birth
Overcoming fear of childbirth through education
Early labor as a first-time mom
Laboring at home before going to the hospital
Laboring in the hospital parking lot
Arriving at 5 cm dilated
Why cervical dilation doesn't predict when your baby will arrive
Having a supportive birth partner
Advocating for your birth preferences in the hospital
Being offered an epidural during an unmedicated birth
Going from 5 cm to 10 cm much faster than expected
Being told not to push while waiting for the doctor
Pushing and experiencing a second-degree tear
Kat's positive hospital birth experience
Why she's already excited to give birth again

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