My TOP Tips For Preventing An Unnecessary C-Section! (From a Labor & Delivery Nurse and Doula) | Ep. 57

2025-12-23

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In this episode of Holy Confident Birth, I share six proven strategies to help reduce the risk of an unnecessary C-section during birth. Many healthy, normal births end up in surgery due to common practices in today’s medicalized birth culture, but there is so much that expectant moms can do to stay informed, empowered, and confident in their choices.While acknowledging that C-sections can be life-saving in certain situations, this episode focuses on education, preparation, and advocacy to help support natural labor progression whenever p...

In this episode of Holy Confident Birth, I share six proven strategies to help reduce the risk of an unnecessary C-section during birth. Many healthy, normal births end up in surgery due to common practices in today’s medicalized birth culture, but there is so much that expectant moms can do to stay informed, empowered, and confident in their choices.

While acknowledging that C-sections can be life-saving in certain situations, this episode focuses on education, preparation, and advocacy to help support natural labor progression whenever possible.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Why C-section rates in the U.S. are significantly higher than global recommendations
How hiring a doula can dramatically reduce your risk of an unnecessary C-section
Why choosing an aligned birth provider is critical to your birth experience
What the “cascade of interventions” is and how it often leads to surgery
The benefits of allowing labor to begin on its own when possible
How managing early labor at home can protect your birth experience
Why movement and mobility during labor and pushing are so important

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.

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