Your Best Birth Podcast with Empowered Beginnings Doula

Your Best Birth Podcast with Empowered Beginnings Doula

Debra McCracken

Episodes 37
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
48%
Hosting
feeds.buzzsprout.com

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About This Podcast

If you’re ready to swap fear for confidence and step into birth feeling prepared, this podcast is for you!

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Recent Episodes

S1E36 036 How Your Partner Can Also Prep for Labor So You’re Not Carrying Everything

Mar 04, 2026 15m

Birth prep shouldn’t be a solo project.In this episode, we talk about what your partner actually needs to know before labor... not just how to “be supportive,” but how to protect your focus, slow…

S1E35 035 What First-Time Moms Are Most Surprised By During a Hospital Birth

Feb 25, 2026 21m

Most first-time moms know to expect pain during labor.But they’re more surprised by situations in the hospital system.In this episode, we talk about what often catches moms off guard during a…

S1E34 034 How to Make Decisions in Labor If You’re Tired and Overwhelmed

Feb 11, 2026 13m

Labor can be hard work. Your body is busy. You may feel tired.Sometimes, people will ask you questions while you’re in labor. That can feel overwhelming.In this episode, we talk about what to do when…

S1E33 033 How to Prepare for Labor in Just 10 Minutes a Day

Jan 28, 2026 13m

Preparing for labor doesn’t have to take hours... and it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.In this episode, we talk about a simple, realistic way to prepare for labor in just 10 minutes a day. Not by…

S1E32 032 Why Freezing During Labor Is a Nervous System Response (Not a Weakness)

Jan 22, 2026 11m

If you’ve ever worried about freezing during labor (going quiet, feeling stuck, or not knowing what to say in the moment) this episode is for you.In this episode, we talk about what freezing actually…

S1E31 031 Why Changing Your Position During Labor Can Make Coping Feel Easier (And What to Try First)

Jan 07, 2026 15m

Getting ready for birth can bring up a lot of questions... especially if you haven’t been through labor before.In this episode, we talk about one small thing that can make a big difference during…

S1E30 030 How to Make Confident Decisions If Everything Feels Urgent

Dec 24, 2025 11m

When things start to feel rushed during labor... people moving fast, monitors beeping, voices getting louder... it’s easy to freeze or say “yes” before you’re ready.But here’s the truth: even when…

S1E29 029 What to Do If Your Coping Tools Stop Working Mid-Labor

Dec 10, 2025 12m

When labor gets intense, even the best-prepared moms hit a moment where nothing seems to help anymore. The breathing feels off. The positions that once brought relief suddenly feel unbearable. The…

S1E28 028 What If I Change My Mind? How to Pivot Without Guilt During Labor

Oct 22, 2025 16m

What if you change your mind during labor?Whether it’s about pain relief, birth positions, or an intervention, pivoting doesn’t mean you failed. It means you’re listening to your body.This episode…

S1E27 027 Labor Positions That Actually Work in a Hospital Bed

Oct 15, 2025 19m

Have you ever wondered which labor positions actually help during birth when you’re limited to a hospital bed?In this episode, we will cover:The most effective birth positions that work even when…

S1E26 026 What No One Tells You About Hospital "Policies" (And Why They’re Actually Your Choice)

Sep 10, 2025 18m

Have you ever wondered why hospital “policies” around birth can feel like rules, even though you still have choices as a first-time mom?In this episode, we will cover:The difference between hospital…

S1E25 025 How to Cope Through Contractions—With and Without Pain Meds

Aug 20, 2025 21m

Have you ever wondered how to handle contractions during childbirth—whether you choose pain meds or not?In this episode, we will cover:The simple coping tools that every pregnant mom-to-be can…

S1E24 024 No Is a Full Sentence: How to Set Boundaries in the Birth Room

Aug 13, 2025 18m

Have you ever wondered how to confidently set boundaries during childbirth so your birth experience truly feels like yours?In this episode, we will cover:The power of saying “no” and why it matters…

S1E23 023 Why Hospital Classes Miss the Mark (And What to Do Instead)

Jul 16, 2025 23m

Have you ever wondered why so many first-time moms finish their hospital birth class still feeling unprepared for childbirth?In this episode, we will cover:The reasons hospital classes often leave…

S1E22 022 The Things No One Prepares You to Say in Labor

Jul 02, 2025 20m

Have you ever wondered what you might actually need to say out loud during childbirth as a first-time mom?In this episode, we will cover:* The unexpected things many moms-to-be end up saying during…

S1E21 021 3 Ways to Reframe Negative Thoughts About Labor

Jun 25, 2025 21m

Have you ever wondered if the way you think about childbirth during your pregnancy could actually shape your entire birth experience?In this episode, we will cover:The sneaky negative thoughts many…

S1E20 020 5 Interventions You Might Be Offered in Labor... and What to Ask Before Saying Yes

Jun 18, 2025 30m

Have you ever wondered how to make the right decisions during childbirth when you're offered something unexpected as a first-time mom?In this episode, we will cover:* Common birth interventions that…

S1E19 019 Birth Plan vs. Birth Reality: What You Can Control (and What You Can’t)

Jun 12, 2025 23m

Have you ever wondered how much of your birth experience you can actually control as a first-time mom on your pregnancy journey?In this episode, we will cover:* The difference between planning for…

S1E18 018 How to Advocate for Yourself in the Delivery Room

May 28, 2025 24m

Have you ever wondered how to speak up for yourself during birth... especially as a first time mom in a busy delivery room?In this episode, we will cover:* Why knowing your preferences ahead of time…

S1E17 017 4 Labor Myths Every First-Time Mom Needs to Know

May 07, 2025 23m

Have you ever wondered if some of the things you’ve heard about birth during your pregnancy journey might not be true at all?In this episode, we will cover:* The most common birth myths that confuse…

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Your Best Birth Podcast with Empowered Beginnings Doula has published 37 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.

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Your Best Birth Podcast with Empowered Beginnings Doula is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 19m.

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