The Birth Prep Podcast with Taylor Minaberry

A sweet provider ≠ solid support. The #1 mistake I see women make? Hiring a provider without ever pressure-testing the partnership. In this episode, you’ll learn:💖 The 3 layers of alignment: values, process, and receipts💖 Smart questions that reveal if your provider is truly on board with an unmedicated birth💖 Red flags vs. Green lights to look out for💖 Scripts for switching late in pregnancy - or staying and steering when you can’t If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I know if my provider really supports me?” - this one’s for you. Resources from this episode:✨ Grab the FREE What to Expect Prenatal Guide for a 'ready-to-use' list of questions!✨ Join The Birth Prep Lounge for this week’s Birth Prep Power Hour on red flags, green flags & hard convos.✨ Follow me on instagram - let's be birth besties!✨ Check out The Birth Prep Course for the full prep plan!

You’ve got the call. You know this birth isn’t random - God assigned it to you. But now you’re stuck in the swirl: should you prep harder or surrender more? In this episode, I walk you through how to steward your birth prep with boldness and faith - without spinning out in overwhelm, control, or confusion. Here’s what we're covering:💖 Why trusting God doesn’t mean skipping the prep💖 The Mary Method posture (Luke 10:38–42) and what it means for your birth💖 My 4-part Stewarded Prep Framework: Heart • Head • Hands • Home💖 One question to ask your provider that tells you everything💖 How to prep with Jesus, breathe through doubt, and actually enjoy your birth You were chosen for this moment, for this baby, for such a time as this! Let’s get ready for it - with the One who called you. Resources mentioned in today's episode:✨ Download the Birth Prep with Jesus Freebie✨ Grab the Birth Plan Guide (Free) ✨ Join the Birth Prep Lounge (Power Hour Fridays @ 1 PM EST) ✨ Explore The Birth Prep Course Loving the podcast? Leave a review! This helps other mommas find this information 🥳 Thank you for listening!

Feeling snacky, sleepy, and a little overwhelmed? Sameee. But hear me loud and clear: it’s not too early to start prepping for your birth. In this episode, I’m walking you through 5 simple, powerful ways to lay the groundwork now - so you’re not scrambling at 37 weeks. 😅 Inside we're talking all about:✨ Vetting your provider like it actually matters (because it does) ✨ Learning how birth really works (no more fluffy balloon metaphors) ✨ Journaling your fears, prayers & desires ✨ Starting your birth investment - money, time, and mindset ✨ Building your birth squad with people who truly support you No stress. No 3-ring binder. Just small steps that build fierce confidence! 💖 Get the course + freebies: thebirthprepcoach.com 📥 DM me your takeaways on IG @thebirthprepcoach

Just found out you’re pregnant and feel completely lost? This episode is your starting point! Inside this episode, I walk you through the five things every newly pregnant woman needs to know:💖 Why overwhelm is normal (but not necessary) 💖 The problem with drowning in random birth content💖 The decision that impacts your birth more than your due date💖 Why you are not a passive patient - you’re the HGIC (Head Girlie in Charge)💖 What to actually focus on first in your prep (hint: it’s not baby clothes) Plus, I share a personal story from my first birth that will show you exactly why this kind of prep matters - and how to avoid the mistakes I made. Links Mentioned:✨ Unmedicated Birth Map - grab your FREE copy!✨ The Birth Prep Course - check out all the info here!✨ Podcast listeners get a free New Momma Bundle ($97 value) when you enroll with this special link!Got questions about the course or your prep journey? I’d love to chat. DM me on Instagram @thebirthprepcoach or shoot me an email anytime! 🫶

You walk into your appointment with confidence, but leave feeling dismissed, confused, or unsure. Sound familiar? That’s pushback - and it’s way sneakier than you think. In this episode, we’re talking about: 💖 What pushback really sounds like (hint: it’s not just a straight-up “no”) 💖 Why it happens so often - even with “nice” providers 💖 Real-life tools to stand firm and respond with confidence 💖 My personal story of being totally unprepared in my first birth 💖 And how to prepare for pushback so it doesn’t derail your birth I’ll walk you through action steps to protect your plan, use your voice, and step fully into your HGIC energy - even when the system pushes back hard. 💪 🎓 Want to go deeper? Enroll in The Birth Prep Course💬 Got questions about the course? DM or email me anytime🎉 September mommas - get $50 off with code SEPT50 (expires 7.27.25)🎥 Don’t miss Birth Prep Power Hour this Friday @ 1 PM EST - we’re covering birth partner prep inside the Facebook group!

You don’t need 17 birth books, a 40-tab browser, and 10 different birth workers in your feed... You need a strategy. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason so many moms feel confused, overwhelmed, and stuck - even after they’ve consumed all the content. Spoiler: it’s not because you’re lazy or behind. It’s because you’re overloaded, babe. Here’s what you’ll learn: 💖 How the birth industry profits from keeping you anxious and passive 💖 What to do when your favorite influencer’s story starts messing with your mindset 💖 3 steps to go from overwhelmed info-consumer to confident action-taker 💖 How to stop spinning your wheels and start prepping with peace, purpose, and strategy This one’s for the momma who’s tired of saving and scrolling - and finally ready to MOVE! 🙌 Resources & Links:💌 Grab the Free Unmedicated Birth Map: Download here🎓 Join The Birth Prep Course: Enroll now📲 DM me on Instagram, I’d love to hear your birth prep story: @thebirthprepcoach Love the show?If this episode helped you breathe a little deeper or see your prep more clearly, send it to a friend, post it to your stories, or leave a quick review on your favorite podcast app!Your words make a difference - and they help more mommas find this support, too. 💛

You wouldn’t hit the road without directions, and birth is no different. If you’re aiming for an unmedicated hospital birth, you need a strategy, not just a wish and a cute birth plan with “no epidural” scrawled across the top.In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3-part birth map that will change how you prep, how you plan, and how you show up for the big day. This is the foundational work I wish every momma did before heading into labor. You’ll learn how to: ✨ Define your true birth destination (and why “no epidural” isn’t it) ✨ Decide who should be in the room with you (and who shouldn’t) ✨ Create a plan that helps you stay the course (even if things shift)Whether you’re brand new to birth prep or deep in the trenches of decision fatigue, this episode will help you stop winging it and start planning on purpose! 🚘 Let’s get you in the driver’s seat, momma. No more "hoping for the best" - we’re prepping like it matters. Because it totally does.Links & Resources Mentioned: 💌 Grab the Free Unmedicated Birth Map: Download it here 🎓 Join The Birth Prep Course: Enroll now📱 DM me on Instagram & tell me when you're due! @thebirthprepcoach

Think you're "just not the type" to handle an unmedicated birth? Think again, babe. This episode is your official permission slip to toss out the “I could never” narrative and replace it with actual skills. 🙌 Because coping with labor isn’t about being tough, chill, or God’s favorite - it’s about being prepared. If you've ever thought: “I have a low pain tolerance.” “I’m not strong enough.” “That kind of birth is just for crunchy girls on Instagram.” …then this one’s for you. In this episode, we’re talking about: 💖 Why believing “you either have it or you don’t” is stealing your birth 💖 What true coping actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not white-knuckling through Pitocin hell) 💖 The Fear-Tension-Pain Cycle and how to break it 💖 The power of nervous system training and mindset work in labor prep 💖 The difference between surviving labor and leading it 💖 5 practical ways to build your coping muscles starting this week ✨ Want to prep like it matters? Download my Free Birth Mindset Workbook for 3 of my favorite mindset tools that shift fear into fierce confidence. And if you’re ready to go all in, come join me inside The Birth Prep Course - where I help you turn panic into peace and pain into power. Links + Resources: 🔥 The Birth Prep Course 🧠 Free Birth Mindset Workbook 💬 Join the free Facebook group: The Birth Prep Lounge

This episode is a wake-up call… with love, of course. 🫶Because here’s the truth: Nobody is coming to save you. Not your doctor. Not the hospital. Not the birth plan checklist you printed off. But before you panic... this is actually the best news you’ll hear today. Why? Because it means YOU are in charge. And the second you stop waiting to be rescued and start leading your own experience, everything changes. In this empowering episode, I’m unpacking what it means to take radical responsibility for your birth - and why waiting around for someone else to hand you the birth of your dreams just isn’t the vibe. 🙅‍♀️ Inside this episode, you’ll hear: 💖 Why nobody is coming to save you… and why that’s actually freeing 💖 How our “good girl conditioning” keeps us quiet during pregnancy & birth 💖 What stepping into your HGIC era really looks like 💖 How to rewrite beliefs and prep with action—not just hope 💖 The 5-step action plan to start taking the lead todayReady to stop hoping and start preparing like the HGIC you are? Grab my free Birth Plan Guide and start building a plan that actually works!Links + Resources: ✨ Free Birth Plan Guide 🎓 The Birth Prep Course – Your all-in-one strategy + support system 💬 Join my free Facebook group: The Birth Prep Lounge

Whether you’re worried about hitting the “I can’t do this” wall, having to throw your birth plan out the window, or how to handle boundary-crossing family members in the hospital… this episode is packed with support, strategy, and the reminder that you are the HGIC. Inside this episode, we’re unpacking: 💖 What to do when you hit “the wall” during labor (and how to push through it)💖 How to pivot with power when your birth plan changes💖 The real talk you need about postpartum visitors (and how to set boundaries like a boss)💖 How to re-anchor your why and lead your birth experience—even if it goes off-plan💖 Mindset tools, breathwork tips, and practical boundary scripts that protect your peace Feeling lit up and ready to build a birth plan that works even if everything changes? The party's over, but you can start with my Free Birth Plan Guide and learn how to prep with strategy - not just hope. Links + Resources:📝 Free Birth Plan Guide [Download Here]💻 Join the free Facebook group: [The Birth Prep Lounge]🎧 Catch up on past episodes of [The Birth Prep Podcast]🔥 If you're ready to go full-on prep mode, check out [The Birth Prep Course]

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering if birth plans are even worth it, felt overwhelmed by all the checklists, or worried that your plan will just fly out the window once labor starts… this one’s for you. In this episode, I’m busting three of the most common myths I hear about birth plans - and showing you how to make one that actually works (and holds up under hospital pressure). Because your voice matters, your birth matters, and a pretty PDF won’t cut it if you don’t have a strategy. Inside this episode, we’ll cover: ✨ Why most birth plans “don’t work” (and why it’s not your fault)✨ What to do if your provider doesn’t agree with your plan ✨ How to prep for the unpredictable without spiraling ✨ The shift that changes everything: planning to lead, not control ✨ How to be the HGIC even if your plan changes The Party's over ☹️ BUT I have a FREE Birth Plan Guide to help get you prepped to walk into your birth like the head girlie in charge! Links + Resources:💖 Free Birth Plan Guide: [Click to Download]💖 Join the free Facebook group: [The Birth Prep Lounge]💖 Want the full prep? [Enroll in The Birth Prep Course]

In today’s episode of the HGIC Hotline, we’re hitting three hot questions from you—and trust me, they’re GOOD ✨ Here's a peek at what's inside:💖 Why you don’t have to sprint to the hospital the second your water breaks💖 5 ways to start prepping for pregnancy (even if it’s a couple years out)💖 How to confidently decline a cervical check—with zero guilt💖 Why the Birth Plan Party is a non-negotiable for any mom planning a hospital birth 🎉 Don’t miss the party!    🗓 April 25 at 1 PM EST (replay available)   🎁 Free, fun, and filled with birth prep gold    🙌 Walk away with a real strategy + juicy digital goodie bag    👉 [Register here]Links: The Birth Plan Party → Register nowThe Birth Prep Course → Enroll hereSubmit a question → HGIC Hotline Submission FormDM me → @thebirthprepcoach

If your last birth felt out of control, confusing, or even traumatic—this episode is for you. We’re getting honest (and a little intense) about why healing doesn’t just happen with time, and how to finally take your power back. Inside this episode:✨ Why “that’s just how birth goes” is a lie that keeps you stuck💖 The truth about trauma, even when you didn’t realize it was trauma✨ How to stop blaming yourself and still take full responsibility💖 What healing actually looks like (hint: it’s not just journaling and praying)✨ How to prep for a redemptive, powerful birth next time💖 The story of how my first birth broke me—and how my fourth birth changed everything✨ Why the Birth Prep Course is more than education—it’s healing in action Links Mentioned:🔗 Join The Birth Prep Course🎁 Bonus: Birthing After Trauma full-length training inside the course💬 Submit your HGIC Hotline questions here

This week’s questions are so good, and if you’re prepping for an unmedicated hospital birth, you’ll want to grab a notebook. We’re covering exactly what to ask on your hospital tour, how to actually train your pain tools, and what to do when someone you love wants to be in the room…and you don’t want them there. Inside this episode: ✨ What to really ask during a hospital tour (hint: it’s not about the snack cart)💖 How to practice pain techniques so they don’t fly out the window mid-contraction✨ Why your birth team needs training too (yes, even Daddy)💖 Scripts and strategies for lovingly setting boundaries with your mom—or anyone else✨ How to flip the guilt and protect your peace like the HGIC you are💖 A fun surprise coming next week (psst…get on my email list!) Links Mentioned:🔗 Join The Birth Prep Course💬 Submit your HGIC Hotline question📩 Get on my email list: Grab a freebie here

If you’re planning an unmedicated birth in the hospital, you cannot afford to wing it. The system wasn’t built for the kind of birth you want - but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get it. You just need to know what you’re walking into and how to walk in ready! Inside this episode: 💖 Why hospitals are built for managed birth, not physiological birth 💖 The 4 things you actually need to go unmedicated and come out empowered 💖 How to train your mind, body, and birth team before the big day 💖 The real reason most women don’t make it - and how you can The Birth Prep Course is your step-by-step game plan for pulling off the unmedicated hospital birth you actually want - without getting steamrolled by the system. If you want strategy, support, and serious results, this is where you start! [ENROLL HERE]

Today’s HGIC Hotline is all about taking your power back and making confident, informed decisions - whether it’s handling pressure to induce, deciding if a birth plan is really necessary, or knowing when to boogie to the hospital. This one’s packed with real talk and practical tips for stepping fully into your HGIC energy! Inside this episode: 💖 What to do when your provider recommends induction for high fluid 💖 Whether you really need a birth plan if you already know what you want 💖 How to know when it’s time to head to the hospital (without relying on the clock) 💖 Why most moms second-guess themselves—and how to stop Links mentioned: 💻 The Birth Prep Course ❓ Submit your question for the HGIC Hotline 👯‍♀️ Join The Birth Prep Lounge (Free Facebook Group)

This one’s for the girlies who’ve heard “you don’t get a medal for suffering” one too many times. 😮‍💨 Today we’re hopping on the pain train, "all board!" 🚂We're breaking down natural pain management like the HGICs we are. 💪 Inside this episode: 🚨 Why I prep EVERYBODY for pain (even if you’re getting the epidural) 🧠 The science behind why natural pain relief actually works 🧰 10 tools that support your body (and don’t make you feel like you're dying) 💡 Tips to train your brain, prep your team, and handle that “I can’t do this” moment like a pro Whether you’re aiming for pain-free or just trying to avoid a spiral moment, this one is gonna help you prep for the big day like never before. Mentioned in this episode: The Birth Prep Course — to go from “oh no” to “I’ve got this” 🙌 DM me on IG @thebirthprepcoach and tell me—what’s in your birth toolbox already? 🔨💕 As always, happy prepping!XO - Taylor

This one’s got it all: mindset shifts, pain prep, and a lil’ PSA for the men in the back. 👋 Inside this episode:💥 What pain actually means in labor (and how to work with it, not fear it)🧠 My process for identifying and replacing unhelpful birth beliefs😅 How I accidentally had a pain-free birth (yes, really)🙏 Tips for upping your chances without setting yourself up for disappointment💬 How to prep your partner to be your birth-day hype man, not just a hospital bystander Mentioned in this episode:✨ Free Birth Mindset Workbook: 3 powerful mindset tools + journal prompts to get your brain on board✨ The Birth Prep Course: your step-by-step prep guide - for the mom who wants to feel prepared, not panicked, when labor hits Pod Episodes for you & your partner:💖 Birth Partner Chat w Matt (my hubs)💖 Your Birth Partner's Role As always, happy prepping 💖

This one might ruffle some feathers, but you know I’m not here to be your favorite, I’m here to be real. ✨ Today we’re asking the big question: Do you actually need a doula? 👀 Inside this episode: What doulas actually do Why hiring one doesn’t guarantee your dream birth The danger of outsourcing your confidence My personal choice and why I made it Plus 6 reflection questions to help you decide! You can doula. You can not doula. But either way—you better be the HGIC. Mentioned in this episode: 👉 The Birth Prep Course — to go from "overwhelmed & scared" to "doula-level prepared" real quick! 👉 HGIC Get Prepped Retreat on April 5th — FREE for my students (enroll to get your free ticket!)  DM me on IG @thebirthprepcoach and tell me—are you Team Doula or Team DIY? 🤔 As always, happy prepping 💖

Birth prep isn’t just about what you know—it’s about what you believe and how you move when the big day comes. If fear is lingering, you’re unsure how to work with your body in labor, or your provider is already doubting you, this episode is for you. ✨ How to believe this birth can be different after trauma✨ What movement & positions actually look like in labor✨ How to stay confident when your doctor is doubting you This episode will help you trust your body, own your birth, and stay in control. 🔗 SHOW LINKS: 🪩 Join My Free Event – 3 Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Unmedicated Birth🪩 The Birth Prep Course – Get Enrolled & Get Confident🪩 Submit Your Q's – I could answer them on a future episode of the HGIC Hotline 💖 Loved this episode? Leave a review, this helps other mommas find this info! Until next time—happy prepping! ✨