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 18 - Induction Pressure, Birth Plans, & When to Head to the Hospital ✨ HGIC Hotline

Season #2

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 birth plan is really necessary, or knowing when to boogie to...
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Ep 17 - How to Naturally Manage Labor Pain ✨

Season #2

This one’s for the girlies who’ve heard ā€œyou don’t get a medalĀ for sufferingā€ one too many times. šŸ˜®ā€šŸ’Ø Today we’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 ✨ HGIC Hotline

Season #2

This one’s got it all: mindset shifts, pain prep, and a lil’ 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)🧠 My process for identifying...
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Ep 15 - To Doula or Not to Doula ✨

Season #2

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 need a doula? šŸ‘€ Inside this episode: What doulas...
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Ep 14 - Fear After Birth Trauma, Labor Movement, & Handling Provider Doubt ✨ HGIC Hotline

Season #2

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 work with your body in labor, or your provider is already...
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Ep 13 - Harmonious Hormones ✨

Season #2

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 harmony, labor flows more smoothly, contractions are more...
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Ep 12 - Transition, GBS Positive, & Membrane Sweeps ✨ HGIC Hotline

Season #2

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 battle of labor, how long it lasts, and how to manage the...
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Ep 11 - Spilling the Epidural Tea ✨

Season #2

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 down what hospitals don’t tell you. If you’re planning an...
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Ep 10 - How to Prevent Tearing, Trust Your Body, and Say No to Cervical Checks ✨ 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 you’ve ever worried about stitches, doubted your body’s ability to birth, or felt...
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Ep 9 - Home Birth Vibes in your Hospital Room ✨

Season #2

Ā  Hospitals aren’t exactly known for their cozy, low-intervention, home-birth vibes—but that doesn’t mean you can’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 ✨ HGIC Hotline

Season #2

Ā  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 to fire your provider (yes, it’s totally a thing!), set...
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Ep 7 - 5 Lies we're Sold about Birth (but Truth be Told) ✨

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 here’s the truth: you’ve been sold a bunch of liesĀ that keep you...
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