Unmedicated Birth While Being Induced: Mindset, Tools, and Strategies

The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama

In this episode, Trish educates on preparing for an unmedicated birth while being induced.

She covers various induction methods, including Cytotec, Cervidil, Foley bulb, and other methods such as membrane stripping, emphasizing the importance of being educated about these options.

Trish shares personal stories from her own unmedicated births and discusses the impact of having a positive mindset, preparation, and a flexible birth plan.

Also highlighting natural pain relief methods, the crucial role of birth partners and doulas, and the importance of creating a calm and supportive birthing environment.

“ You have to be informed. To be empowered. Remember your birth experience is unique and personal to you with the right preparation and mindset. You can have the birth you want, whether or not you're being induced.” - Trish

Trish encourages listeners to stay informed and empowered to make the best decisions for themselves and their babies.

00:52 Understanding Unmedicated Inductions

01:58 Types and Methods of Induction

06:07 Preparing for an Unmedicated Birth

07:04 The Role of Mental Preparation

09:07 Importance of Birth Education and Planning

13:00 Natural Pain Relief Methods

14:53 Support Systems: Partners, Doulas, and Healthcare Team

18:49 Creating a Calm Birth Environment

19:52 Personal Birth Stories and Final Thoughts

More from this episode:

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Next Steps with LNM:

If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!

If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.

If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience.

If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.

Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.