The Unmedicated Girlies | Empowered + Informed Birth Education with Fierce Lizzie

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112 | 5 swaps for the unmedicated girlie, from pregnancy through forever Feb 03, 2024

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For many of us, it is pregnancy that prompts us to treat our bodies a little better and to vet the products we use. And honestly, if it's not safe for pregnancy or breastfeeding, it probably isn't something we should be using .. ever.

In this episode, I discuss:

-Living by the 80/20 rule and making simple swaps to make it manageable

-Two product swaps that you can win in the season 3 giveaway

-The value of finding the root cause before treating the symptoms

-The habit of cycle synching and eating balanced blood sugar meals for hormone health and lower stress

Enter the Season 3 Giveaway and win a pair of Silverettes

1. Leave a rating and review of the podcast OR share about the podcast on social media and tag me @unapolgoeticallyunmedicated

2. Follow @SilveretteUSA, @UnapolgoeticallyUnmedicated on IG

3. Comment why you love breastfeeding

BONUS: Tag friends in separate comments for extra entries

Want to order a pair of Silverettes? Use my discount code LIZZIE

Next steps...

Have questions?

Birth Options Workshop: Get clarity on your next step, whether that is choosing a provider, deciding on a birth place or where to start with birth education. ⁠⁠RSVP now.⁠⁠

Ready to start your birth prep?

Birth Prep Class: This 30 minute class will teach you what you can do now to help prepare your mind and body for an unmedicated birth. ⁠⁠It's FREE⁠⁠ ️

Want to work with me?

Unmedicated Academy: The signature program for moms who want to be the boss of their unmedicated birth and be educated, informed and empowered. We will chat each week and you'll be blown away by how much support is inside.⁠⁠ Join the empowered mom club⁠⁠

Submit a question or testimonial for the show: ⁠⁠Leave me a voice message⁠

111 | Be more UNAPOLOGETIC Feb 02, 2024

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Unmedicated birth moms NEED to be more unapologetic, and let's be honest, women in general. When a woman tells someone she is planning an unmedicated birth, too often she is met with doubt and called crazy. Exactly why we need to swap people pleasing tendencies with being more unapologetic.

In this episode, I discuss:

-The typical experience of the unmedicated girlie who is in the minority of the general population

-How being unapologetic in little ways will help you be bolder in big ways

-Three ways to be more unapologetic

Enter the Season 3 Giveaway and win beef liver capsules or collagen from Perfect Supplements

1. Leave a rating and review of the podcast OR share about the podcast on social media and tag me @unapolgoeticallyunmedicated

2. Comment on the giveaway post 'beef liver' or 'collagen'

3. Tag friends in separate comments for extra entries

Want to order beef liver or collagen? use the code LIZZIE10 for a discount with Perfect Supplements

Next steps...

Have questions?

Birth Options Workshop: Get clarity on your next step, whether that is choosing a provider, deciding on a birth place or where to start with birth education. ⁠RSVP now.⁠

Ready to start your birth prep?

Birth Prep Class: This 30 minute class will teach you what you can do now to help prepare your mind and body for an unmedicated birth. ⁠It's FREE⁠ ️

Want to work with me?

Submit a question or testimonial for the show: ⁠Leave me a voice message

110 | Unmedicated birth is not always empowering, natural, or orgasmic Feb 01, 2024

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Many unmedicated birth moms report having orgasmic birth, but not all moms share the same sentiment. Physiologic birth can be both painful AND orgasmic but there are several reasons why you may have had an unmedicated birth without that orgasm at the end.

In this episode I discuss:

-How the definition of natural birth has become a lie

-The differences and similarities between natural, physiologic, undisturbed, and unmedicated birth

-What an orgasmic birth feels like

-How orgasms and birth are similar

-What to do to support and encourage an orgasmic birth

Enter the Season 3 Giveaway and win a box of Frownies

1. Leave a rating and review of the podcast OR share about the podcast on social media and tag me @unapolgoeticallyunmedicated

2. Follow @Frownies, @UnapolgoeticallyUnmedicated on IG

3. Comment on the giveaway post your thoughts on the episode

4. Tag friends in separate comments for extra entries

Want to order Frownies? use the code LIZZIE for a discount

Next steps...

Have questions?

Birth Options Workshop: Get clarity on your next step, whether that is choosing a provider, deciding on a birth place or where to start with birth education. RSVP now.

Ready to start your birth prep?

Birth Prep Class: This 30 minute class will teach you what you can do now to help prepare your mind and body for an unmedicated birth. It's FREE ️

Want to work with me?

Submit a question or testimonial for the show: Leave me a voice message

109 | alternatives to ibuprofen for immediate postpartum, holistic care for afterpains Jan 26, 2024

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"Are pain meds necessary postpartum? My midwife scared me into taking them last time.” This happened to me too with my second. Good news is, there is a really good unmedicated option for afterpains.

In this episode I discuss:

-The importance of being informed for healthy women who have never used the hospital system before birth.

-My experience with afterpains after my second and third babies.

-The purpose of postpartum cramps and what you can expect on your second, third, fourth baby.

-Alternatives to using ibuprofen or other over the counter pharmaceuticals.

-A link to my postpartum list on Amazon.

Mentioned on the show:

Postpartum list on Amazon

April due dates - get enrolled

Restock your NORA

Other episodes you may like:

62: Getting started with homeopathy, with Jill Giesinger

59: Physiologic changes in postpartum, with Katie Galvin

33: Setting Up a Breastfeeding Spot

Have questions?

Birth Options Workshop: Get clarity on your next step, whether that is choosing a provider, deciding on a birth place or where to start with birth education. RSVP now.

Ready to start your birth prep?

Birth Prep Class: This 30 minute class will teach you what you can do now to help prepare your mind and body for an unmedicated birth. It's FREE ️

Want to work with me?

Submit a question or testimonial for the show: Leave me a voice message

107 | Hospital discharge plan, you don’t have to stay 24 hours Jan 24, 2024

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How long do I need to stay after birth?? The typical hospital stay for an uncomplicated vaginal birth is 24-48 hours. But you don;t have to stay that long if you’d prefer to leave early. Listen in to learn exactly what you need to know if you are planning for an early hospital discharge.

More episodes you’ll love:

89 | 5 reasons to avoid pitocin in your birth, the risks of pitocin

43: 3 Things NOT to skip in birth planning

86 | Why the hospital has routines

Have questions?

Birth Options Workshop: Get clarity on your next step, whether that is choosing a provider, deciding on a birth place or where to start with birth education. RSVP now.

Ready to start your birth prep?

Birth Prep Class: This 30 minute class will teach you what you can do now to help prepare your mind and body for an unmedicated birth. It's FREE ️

Want to work with me?

Submit a question or testimonial for the show: Leave me a voice message

108 | Get empowered for birth in 6 weeks, a birth education plan for the busy mom Jan 24, 2024

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I always recommend moms start their birth education around 20 weeks, it's a lot to learn. This is not a test that you can cram for the night before. But if your pregnancy flew by and you find yourself at 34 weeks pregnant in need of getting empowered, let's do it!

In this episode, I discuss:

How to know if your mindset around birth is supportive of your unmedicated birth plan.
Exactly what to research and learn about for the next 6 week to get truly empowered for your birth.
The things you need to start researching, plus resources to help you DIY your birth education and fast.

Mentioned on the show:

Start your prep routine inside the Birth Prep Class

Informed Intervention Checklist in the Freebie Library

Too busy to DIY it? Get access to literally everything (+ free NORA) when you join Unmedicated Academy

Other episodes you’ll love:

89 | 5 reasons to avoid pitocin in your birth, the risks of pitocin

87: Did you really PPH? Get informed on postpartum hemorrhage

86: Why the hospital has routinesSeason 3 of the podcast launches next week! Let me know what juicy topics you want to see on the show. Leave me a voice message.

106 | Postpartum pageants are not physiologic, the Ballerina Farms controversy Jan 19, 2024

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Women everywhere are talking about the Mrs World Pageant. This is the most attention this pageant has received in years all thanks to Ballerina Farms and her 8 Million followers. But is competing in a pageant at 12 days postpartum really truly empowering?

In this episode I discuss:

The empowering vs irresponsible debate on glamorizing the early postpartum days.
How the homestead community feels deceived by Ballerina Farms and how all Instagram homesteaders are also boss babes.
Mom shaming does effect those who are confident and secure in their decisions and know they are doing their best.
What is normal? Physiologies normal is different than American's normal.

Mentioned on the show:

Farm House on Boone - No Knead Bread

Farm House on Boone - Birth Video

Ballerina Farms - the photo

Start the EMPOWERED MOM CHALLENGE, 5 days of episodes and resources for you to take control of your birth now.

xo, Lizzie

105 | Home births don’t need birth plans, hospital births need more than a birth plan Jan 17, 2024

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If you are listening to a podcast about birth plans, then I know your birth plan is important to you. You have preferences, desires and wants for your birth that you want to effectively communicate to your care team. The best way to be sure your birth plan is an effective tool, is to understand it’s purpose and how it can be the most useful.

In this episode I discuss:

-When the birth plan was born, and why women started using them

-The difference between home birth and hospital birth that change how a birth plan would be used

-Individualized care vs. routine care

-When to bring out the birth plan and show your provider

-An example of a well informed mom having a birth plan conversation

Mentioned on the show:

Get my super simple birth plan template

The empowered birth program for hospital birth moms

xo, Lizzie

More episodes you’ll love:

49: Using my super simple birth plan template

24: How to fire your OB

21: Why you might want to fire your OB 19: 3 biggest birth plan mistakes 17: We want the midwifery model

Have questions?

Birth Options Workshop: Get clarity on your next step, whether that is choosing a provider, deciding on a birth place or where to start with birth education. RSVP now.

Ready to start your birth prep?

Birth Prep Class: This 30 minute class will teach you what you can do now to help prepare your mind and body for an unmedicated birth. It's FREE ️

Want to work with me?

Submit a question or testimonial for the show: Leave me a voice message

104 | A mindset shift to stay more accountable to your birth prep Jan 15, 2024

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How to turn “I should do more research before my due date to prepare for birth” to “I will be prepared for birth.” Here is how you can easily make that mindset shift and stay more accountable to your birth prep. Plus this strategy is going to make your birth prep easier and more fun too.

In this episode I discuss:

-What finally got me making bagels from scratch even though I had been thinking about making our families bread for years

-My sourdough starter (her name is Wynonna)

-How you can easily make a commitment to yourself and get your birth prep off your "need to list"

-The best way to make birth prep easily and fun

xo, Lizzie

More episodes you'll love:

95 | Your motherhood legacy, how birth education benefits your babies

How to have the birth you want

What to expect if you're expecting to fail at birth

Have questions?

Birth Options Workshop: Get clarity on your next step, whether that is choosing a provider, deciding on a birth place or where to start with birth education. RSVP now.

Ready to start your birth prep?

Birth Prep Class: This 30 minute class will teach you what you can do now to help prepare your mind and body for an unmedicated birth. It's FREE

️Want to work with me?

Submit a question or testimonial for the show: Leave me a voice message

103 | Technology in birth, the worst advancements in birth Jan 12, 2024

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Last year was the year of AI, especially in the entrepreneur world. It's all about things being faster, easier, and automated. And this has been happening with birth for years. We’ve gotten so far away from mother nature's birth that we’ve completely changed what birth looks like. And it’s not good for most mothers and babies.

In this episode I discuss:

- Automation fails from content creators.

- The hospital is the most advanced option for birth and it's hurting moms and babies

- The American College of Nurse Midwives statement on technology use in birth

- How evidence shows that more isn't better in birth, and still automation is prioritized

- The worst applications of technology in birth that we have today

Listen to the podcast interviews mentioned in the intro:

Under the Sun Podcast - How to have an informed hospital birth with Lizzie

Down to Birth Show - The Birth of Fierce Lizzie: From Rule Follower to Autonomy Advocate

Moms off the Record -

Other episodes you may love:

Avoiding Induction is not Enough

86: Why the hospital has routines

Blame Henry Ford for your birth trauma

xo, Lizzie

Have questions?

Birth Options Workshop: Get clarity on your next step, whether that is choosing a provider, deciding on a birth place or where to start with birth education. RSVP now.

Ready to start your birth prep?

Birth Prep Class: This 30 minute class will teach you what you can do now to help prepare your mind and body for an unmedicated birth. It's FREE ️

Want to work with me?

Submit a question or testimonial for the show: Leave me a voice message

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