11 Insider Tips for an Unmedicated Hospital Birth — from a Labor Nurse & Mom Who Has Done It 4x | Episode 62

Okay, if you're hoping for an unmedicated hospital birth, this one's for you. I'm pulling back the curtain and giving you my 11 insider tips - the real, practical stuff I've learned both as a labor nurse and from having four unmedicated hospital births myself. We're talking about everything from how to build the right care team before you even go into labor, to why knowledge really is power when it comes to navigating a system that isn't always designed with unmedicated birth in mind, to the mental game that I think matters more than almost anything else. I get into physical prep, staying home as long as you safely can, having someone who can speak up for you when you can't speak for yourself, and so much more. These tips are about giving you the confidence, the knowledge, and the team you need to go after the birth you're hoping for.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Listen to episode 10: The Emotional Signposts of Labor (an Episode for Every Birth Partner to Hear)
• Listen to my birth story’s:Episode 01,Episode 13, &Episode 40
• Listen to episode 37: Is it Real Labor: Braxton Hicks Contractions, False Labor & Prodromal Labor
• Listen to episode 38: You're Contracting! When Do You Go to the Hospital?
• Listen to episode 50: Birth Plans vs. Birth Vibes: Real-Life Tips for Hospital Birth That Feels Good with Jen Hamilton

Helpful Timestamps:

• 00:00 11 Tips for an Unmedicated Birth
• 07:24 Tip 1 Choosing Your Care Team
• 10:46 Tip 2 Know All the Paths
• 12:50 Tip 3 Get Physical
• 15:31 Tip 4 Mental Strength
• 17:59 Tip 5 Stay Home Longer
• 21:17 Tip 6 Choose Your Advocate
• 23:12 Tip 7 Expect Interruptions
• 26:00 Tip 8 Understand Labor Stages
• 28:04 Tip 9 Comfort Toolbox
• 30:50 Tip 10 Keep Moving
• 32:57 Tip 11 Know How to Chill

About your host:

Lo Mansfield, MSN, RNC-OB, CLC is a registered nurse, mama of 4, and a birth, baby, and motherhood enthusiast. She is both the host of the Lo & Behold podcast and the founder of The Labor Mama.

For more education, support and “me too” from Lo, please visit her website and check out her online courses and digital guides for birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum/newborns. You can also follow @thelabormama and @loandbehold_thepodcast on Instagram and join her email list here.

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