Holistic Pregnancy
Do you self-identify as "crunchy" or holistic? Are you into all things natural wellness, nutrition, pregnancy and birth? Do you like hearing the controversial, unpopular and sometimes "woo-woo" perspectives on these topics?
If so, this is the show for you.
The Holistic Pregnancy podcast is your go-to resource for all things natural pregnancy, birth, motherhood and beyond. This is not your average, cookie-cutter "what to expect" type of advice. This show offers a raw and real, unfiltered perspective on taking responsibility for your health and your family. Join your host, Taylor, and her guests as they dive deep into some of the most important topics regarding pregnancy, birth and motherhood. New episodes every Tuesday!
Holistic Pregnancy
Natural Birth vs Informed Birth
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In this episode of the Holistic Pregnancy Podcast, I unpack a distinction that doesn’t get talked about enough: the difference between wanting a natural birth and being prepared for birth.
We talk about how labels and aesthetics don’t actually protect birth—and how true preparedness has far less to do with identity and far more to do with education, decision-making skills, and flexibility.
This episode is an invitation to step out of birth labels and into informed readiness.
What we cover:
- Why “natural birth” is an intention—not a strategy
- How birth identity can quietly replace real preparation
- The risks of outsourcing knowledge to providers, plans, or social media
- What informed birth actually requires in real time
- Why education supports adaptability instead of rigidity
- The difference between preference-driven birth and skill-based preparedness
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