Episode 59: Navigating the Polarizing Extremes of Opinions About Birth

In this episode of the MamasteFit Podcast, hosts Gina, a perinatal fitness trainer and birth doula, and Roxanne, a labor and delivery nurse and student midwife, discuss the polarizing views on birth. They emphasize the importance of understanding and balancing the extremes of both highly medicalized births and no-intervention births. Sharing insights from their professional experiences and their personal birth stories, they advocate for educating expectant parents about the risks and benefits of all birth options to empower them to make informed decisions.  Find Needed’s Prenatal Comparison Guide Here: https://thisisneeded.com/pages/prenatal-vitamin-reviews Preorder Gina’s New Book, Training for Two, HERE!: https://amzn.to/3vsdJIR In This Episode 0:00 Welcome to MamasteFit: Empowering Your Birth Journey 01:12 Navigating Birth Extremes: From Medicalized to Natural 04:51 Personal Birth Stories: Overcoming Fear and Finding Balance 05:38 Understanding Interventions: Pitocin, Inductions, and Making Informed Choices 11:53 The Power of Education: Transforming Fear into Confidence 17:23 Sponsor Break: Optimizing Nutrition with Needed 19:15 Reflecting on Birth Experiences: Learning and Growing 45:13 Finding Your Middle Ground: The Importance of Open-mindedness in Birth —— This podcast is sponsored by Needed, a nutrition company focused on optimal nourishment for your perinatal journey. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use code MAMASTEPOD for 20% off your first order or three months of subscription.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ****Freebies***** Early postpartum recovery course:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/early-postpartum-recovery-guide/  Pp sample  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/postpartum-fitness-guide/ Prenatal Sample:  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prenatal-fitness-program-guide/ Pelvic Floor  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-your-pelvic-floor-for-labor/ Birth Prep for Labor Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/prepare-for-labor-guide/ Birth Partner Guide  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-partner-guide/ Birth Plan  https://mamastefit.com/freebies/birth-plan-guide/