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! 💪 Hosted by Taylor...

Episodes

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

  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

  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 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

  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

  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 lies that keep you...
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Ep 6 - Pain Management Techniques, Birth Partner Tips, & Postpartum Prep ✨ HGIC Hotline

Season #2

   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 how to actually prepare for the realities of birth and...
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Ep 5 - Hospital Births need MORE than just a Plan ✨

Season #2

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 births require more than just a plan—and what you actually need...
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Ep 4 - Spotting a Supportive Provider, Mindset Hacks, and Last-Minute Birth Prep ✨ HGIC Hotline

Season #2

  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 birth momma needs to know: ✨ How to tell if your...
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Ep 3 - Becoming Head Girlie in Charge ✨

Season #2

   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 the HGIC (Head Girlie in Charge) and how to step into...
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