How to Tell If Your Provider Actually Supports Natural Birth | Ep. 40

How to Tell If Your Provider Actually Supports Natural Birth | Ep. 40

Update: 2025-08-12
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Choosing your birth provider isn’t just about finding someone kind or faith-aligned. It’s about finding someone who will truly support your birth goals when it matters most. In this episode, I share the red flags that might indicate your provider isn’t on the same page about your vision for a natural or low-intervention birth, and the green flags that signal you’re in good hands.

We’ll talk about subtle (and not-so-subtle) language cues to watch for and how to discern if kindness is masking a lack of alignment with your preferences. You’ll also learn the kinds of affirming statements, thoughtful questions, and proactive conversations that point to a truly supportive provider.

I hope this episode will give you the confidence to evaluate your current care team and the courage to make a switch if you need to.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why kindness doesn’t always equal birth-plan alignment
  • Common red flag phrases and behaviors from providers
  • The importance of asking direct questions about your preferences
  • How to recognize providers who are genuinely supportive
  • Why it’s never too late to change providers

Resources:

🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠

🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠

🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠

Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!

About Me

Hi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.

Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.

Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education.


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How to Tell If Your Provider Actually Supports Natural Birth | Ep. 40

How to Tell If Your Provider Actually Supports Natural Birth | Ep. 40

Eve O'Brien