The Birth Prep Podcast with Taylor Minaberry

Taylor Minaberry
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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 Minaberry, birth prep coach and your ultimate birth bestie, this podcast is your go-to guide for pulling off an unmedicated birth in the hospital - without the guesswork, overwhelm, or unnecessary interventions. Expect real talk, expert insights, and birth-changing strategies to help you: ✔️ Build unshakable confidence in your body’s ability to birth ✔️ Master natural pain management like a pro ✔️ Spot (and handle) the hospital hustle before it derails your plan ✔️ Create a birth team that’s 100% in your corner ✔️ Advocate for yourself and birth on your terms This is where education meets empowerment, so you can walk into birth feeling prepared, supported, and in control. Ready to take charge of your birth? Hit play - let’s get prepping! 🎧

  1. 4d ago

    Ep 43 - Preparation IS the Pain Management Plan ✨

    Choosing an unmedicated birth doesn't mean choosing to feel everything with no plan. It means building a different kind of plan - one that is more effective, more accessible, and more overlooked than anything a hospital can offer you. In this episode, I break down exactly why preparation is your most powerful pain management tool and what that preparation actually looks like in practice. In this episode:💖 Why the way our culture talks about labor pain is priming women to experience more of it💖 The science behind why preparation physically changes your experience of pain - not just mentally, but neurologically and hormonally💖 The marathon analogy that reframes everything about how we think about birth and pain tolerance💖 What real pain management preparation actually looks like: stage-by-stage education, breathing and relaxation practice, comfort measures, mindset work, and birth environment💖 Why knowing your tools and having practiced your tools are two completely different thingsReady to build your real pain management plan? The Birth Prep Course walks you through every single piece - the education, the skills, the mindset work, all of it - so you walk into your birth prepared, not just hopeful. There's more info here: https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/tbpc-eand you can always DM me over on Instagram with any questions you have! https://www.instagram.com/thebirthprepcoach

    29 min

  2. Jun 18

    Ep 42 - Stop Going to the Hospital So Early (It's Wrecking Your Unmedicated Birth) ✨

    One of the most common - and most consequential - mistakes women make when planning an unmedicated hospital birth has nothing to do with their provider, their birth plan, or their mindset. It's going to the hospital too early. In this episode:💖 What actually happens to your labor when you arrive at the hospital too early - and why your home is doing something for your oxytocin that the hospital simply cannot replicate💖 The most colorful analogy I have ever used on this podcast to explain why your birth environment matters (you'll never forget it, I promise 🤣)💖 Why the 5-1-1 rule is a generic guideline built for women without birth education - and why you deserve better than a generic guideline💖 How to actually know when it's time to leave: early vs. active labor, the emotional signpost, your personal factors, and trusting yourself💖 A real story from a momma (podcast listener) who showed up to the hospital at 10 centimeters and had the birth of her dreamsReady to actually understand your labor so you can make confident decisions in real time? That's exactly what we do inside The Birth Prep Course - the stages, the environment, the timeline, all of it.More info here: https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/tbpc-e

    30 min

  3. Jun 11

    Ep 41 - The Fear-Tension-Pain Cycle (& How to Conquer it) ✨

    If you've ever wondered why some women walk out of their unmedicated births saying "I can't believe I did that" while others feel like they barely survived - this episode is your answer. Today we're talking about the fear-tension-pain cycle. What it actually is, how it works inside your real body, and exactly what you can do to stop it before it ever gets started. In this episode: 💖 The physiological chain reaction that connects fear, tension, and pain in labor - and why it has absolutely nothing to do with how tough you are 💖 Why adrenaline is the enemy of oxytocin, what that actually costs you in labor, and why this is the reason so many unmedicated births fall apart 💖 Why education is the single most effective fear prevention tool for birth - not positive thinking, not more affirmations, not just trusting your body 💖 The critical difference between being educated and being prepared - and why you genuinely need both to walk into that room ready 💖 The personal story from my third birth that changed everything, and the faith that carried me through preparing for my sixth Ready to break the cycle before it starts? Everything we cover in this episode - the education, the breathing and relaxation skills, the mindset work, the comfort measures - is all built out inside the Birth Prep Course!Enroll here: https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/tbpc-e

    30 min

  4. May 28

    Ep 40 - How to Use Your B.R.A.I.N. ✨

    There is a five-letter framework that will completely change how you show up in your prenatal appointments and your labor room. Inside we break down B.R.A.I.N. - the informed consent tool that turns you from a passive patient into the HGIC of every single decision made about your birth! B - Benefits R - Risks A - Alternatives I - Intuition N - Nothing (or not yet) 💖 B.R.A.I.N. Cheat Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iaz3ltAsZ2-TP0hXdA7cXYzYvUtOxOwt/view?usp=sharing 💖 This is a small fraction of the work we do inside The Birth Prep Course. You can find more info and enroll here: https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/tbpc-e

    22 min

  5. May 21

    Ep 39 - Your Birth Partner is a TOOL ✨

    Your birth partner could be the difference between the birth you planned and the one you're still emotionally recovering from two years later - and most of them are walking into that room completely unprepared. In this episode, we break down exactly what it takes to turn a well-meaning partner into a genuinely powerful one. 💪 In this episode:✨ The unprepared partner problem - why good intentions are not enough, and what happens in the room when your partner doesn't have a real job description✨ The 4 things every birth partner needs to know before labor starts - including why knowing what transition looks like could be the single most important thing you do together✨ The 3 layers of birth partner training: mindset, information, and hands-on skills - and how to actually work through each one before your birth day✨ Why an unprepared partner can accidentally derail your unmedicated birth without meaning to - and what to do instead✨ A direct word to the birth partners listening - because what you do and don't do in that room matters more than you know Ready to do this work together? Everything we talked about in this episode - the education, the skills, the mindset prep - is all inside The Birth Prep Course. Enroll here: https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/tbpc-e

    30 min

  6. May 14

    Ep 38 - 10 Skills Every Momma Needs for an Unmedicated Birth ✨

    Wanting an unmedicated birth and actually being prepared for one are two veryyy different things - and in this episode, we break down exactly what separates the women who walk out of that delivery room saying "I did it" from the ones who weren't ready when it mattered most. In this episode:💖 Why your pain tolerance has nothing to do with whether you can have an unmedicated birth - and what actually determines it💖 The fear-tension-pain cycle: what it is, why it's the real reason most unmedicated attempts stall, and how to interrupt it before you ever step foot in a hospital room💖 The skills most women completely skip (breathing, relaxation on command, comfort measures) - and why skipping them shows up in the hardest moments of labor💖 How to build a birth team that will actually go to war for your plan - including the one question most women never think to ask their provider💖 Why mindset is your most underestimated birth tool, and how to build the kind of mental strength that holds the line at 3am when someone offers you an epidural Ready to actually build these skills? Every single one of them is inside The Birth Prep Course - organized, practical, and built specifically for the woman planning an unmedicated hospital birth. Learn more and get started today: https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/tbpc-e

    32 min

  7. May 7

    Ep 37 - My Sixth Birth ✨

    After a little time away, I'm backkkk - and I'm sharing something I kept pretty close to my chest these last few months. Baby number six has arrived, and her birth story is unlike anything I've ever experienced or even planned for 🫶 All glory to GOD! In this episode: ✨ Why we chose a free birth and what led me to that decision after my last experience with provider pressure ✨ What early/active labor looked like (hint: Legos, Play-Doh, and cleaning my room at midnight 😂) ✨ How my husband Matt stepped up as my only support - from hip squeezes to catching our baby ✨ The cord around her neck, birthing the placenta, and everything we handled completely on our own ✨ The sweet moment all five kids woke up one by one to meet their new sister Want more behind-the-scenes vibes? Come hang out with me in my stories over on Instagram @thebirthprepcoach - that's where I share the real, everyday moments you won't always hear on the podcast! Shoot me a DM - I'd love to hear from you 💖

    24 min

  8. 10/28/2025

    Ep 36 - Ho Ho Hospitals & the Holidays ✨

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year… unless you’re due in December and your provider just mentioned “getting that baby out before Christmas.” 👀 In this episode, we’re talking about what really happens inside hospitals during the holidays, why so many December babies are born early, and how to protect your peace when everyone else is rushing through the season. Whether you’re due this winter or just trying to prep in peace, this one’s packed with real talk, faith, and HGIC-level strategy. Inside this episode, we cover:🎅 The truth behind the least common birthdays in the U.S. (and what that reveals about birth culture)🏥 What to expect when giving birth in a short-staffed, holiday-shifted hospital✨ How to stay grounded and peaceful when everyone else is in a rush💪 Red flags, boundary-setting, and advocacy tools for navigating pressure, family expectations, and “convenience culture” A few links mentioned in this episode may be outdated.Scroll down for the current resources I recommend! 🫶 💖 Free Resources to Support Your Prep The Unmedicated Birth Map - a clear, step-by-step roadmap so you know what to focus on, when ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/unmedicated-birth-map  Birth Plan Guide - create a strategic, provider-proof plan that protects your preferences ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-plan Birth Mindset Workbook - train your mind for contractions, pressure, and decision-making ✨ https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/birth-mindset-workbook 🪩 Want full support from pregnancy → birth → postpartum? The Birth Prep Course walks you through:💖 How birth actually works (and how to support your body)💖 Navigating hospital policies without losing your power💖 Natural pain management that goes beyond “just breathe”💖 Birth planning, mindset, advocacy, and backup plans - all in one place  👉 Learn more here: https://www.thebirthprepcoach.com/tbpc-e 🎧 Stay connected      ✨ Follow along on Instagram for daily birth prep, mindset shifts, and real-life strategy 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thebirthprepcoach      ✨ New podcast episodes drop regularly - make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss a thing! 💖 If this episode helped you, the best way to support the show is to share it with a friend or leave a quick review. Your words help more mommas find this support when they need it most. That's HUGE.

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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 Minaberry, birth prep coach and your ultimate birth bestie, this podcast is your go-to guide for pulling off an unmedicated birth in the hospital - without the guesswork, overwhelm, or unnecessary interventions. Expect real talk, expert insights, and birth-changing strategies to help you: ✔️ Build unshakable confidence in your body’s ability to birth ✔️ Master natural pain management like a pro ✔️ Spot (and handle) the hospital hustle before it derails your plan ✔️ Create a birth team that’s 100% in your corner ✔️ Advocate for yourself and birth on your terms This is where education meets empowerment, so you can walk into birth feeling prepared, supported, and in control. Ready to take charge of your birth? Hit play - let’s get prepping! 🎧

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