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“Failure to progress.”

Just hearing those words can send a wave of fear through any birthing person—and that’s exactly why we need to talk about it.

In this episode of [Your Podcast Name], we’re diving deep into how to navigate the pressure, ask the right questions, and advocate fiercely when someone drops the “failure to progress” label during your labor.

We’ll cover:

✨ What “failure to progress” actually means (and why it’s not always a true emergency)

✨ How to confidently ask about alternatives, risks, and options

✨ The questions that put you back in the driver’s seat of your birth

✨ How to recognize when an intervention is medically necessary—and when it’s being suggested for convenience

✨ Scripts and real-world role-plays to help you hold your ground with grace and strength

Here’s the truth: Slow labor does not equal broken labor.

You have the right to take a breath, get the full picture, and make decisions that feel aligned with your body and your baby—not based on arbitrary timelines.

This conversation is all about giving you the tools, mindset, and fire to handle those high-pressure moments with clarity and confidence.

You are not just a patient—you are an active, powerful participant in your birth. 💛

Tune in and leave feeling informed, prepared, and 1000% ready to advocate like the fierce woman you are.

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Due dates have been treated like expiration dates for far too long—and it’s time to set the record straight.

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on everything you actually need to know about due dates:

✨ Where the current system even came from (spoiler: it’s outdated!)

✨ Why your “due date” is really a month-long window of normal birth timing

✨ How labor truly begins (hint: it’s a baby-led process, not a calendar event)

✨ The real differences between premature, full-term, and post-dates pregnancies

✨ Why spontaneous labor—even when it feels like it’s taking forever—is often the safest and most powerful option for you and your baby

We’ll also dive into the history behind due date calculations, the big differences between how ACOG and midwifery models view post-dates, and why the fear around going “overdue” is often overblown and flat-out misinformed.

If you’re approaching your due date—or you’re already past it—and feeling the pressure, this episode is here to arm you with real facts, fresh perspective, and a reminder that your body isn’t broken.

It’s wise.

It’s working.

And it’s on your timeline—not the hospital’s.

Leave this episode feeling informed, empowered, and fiercely confident in trusting your body’s process. You were made for this. 💛

Resources + Links:

🎯 Grab your free VBAC Game Plan

🎯 Get on the waitlist for the VBAC Without Regrets Course

Find me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.

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Birth is more than just contractions and pushing—

It’s a full-body, whole-person hormonal symphony designed to carry you through labor, help you bond with your baby, and support your postpartum recovery.

But here’s the thing: modern birth settings often disrupt this natural rhythm. And when we don’t understand what’s happening behind the scenes, we miss out on powerful tools that can actually make birth easier and more aligned with our body’s design.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the four major birth hormones—oxytocin, beta-endorphins, catecholamines, and prolactin—and how each one plays a critical role from early labor through the golden hour.

You’ll learn:

✨ What each hormone does during birth

✨ How to optimize them for a more physiologic, undisturbed labor

✨ Why the environment you birth in matters

✨ What simple shifts can help your hormones do their job beautifully

This isn’t just science—it’s your birth blueprint.

Let’s talk about how to work with your body instead of against it, so you can move through labor feeling more connected, more powerful, and more supported by the biology that’s always had your back.

Because your hormones? They’re your built-in birth team.

You just need to know how to let them lead. 💛

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Find me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.