Ep 103 Description: 

“It's helpful to make sure that you're considering what you really want, and then stack the cards in your favor.” —Laura Hanstad

A woman’s birth experience is one of the most powerful and transformational events of her life. Yet for many, it does not go as envisioned due to a lack of knowledge or support. 

This week, Debra sits with Laura Hanstad to discuss the power women have over their birth choices to achieve the empowered birth they want. Laura discovered the power of choosing the right support team after an initial discouraging birth experience. She has since become a doula, educator, and healing practitioner to help other mothers understand their options and achieve the autonomous births they envision.

Listen in as Debra and Laura talk about choosing providers and a location aligned with your birth vision, why selecting an OB-GYN vs midwife can impact the level of support for a natural physiological birth, how "stacking the cards in your favor" leads to preferred outcomes, complementary techniques like hypnobirthing and craniosacral therapy that address mind-body connections, how continuous care from a doula enhances emotional and physical support during labor, and planning to allow for the unpredictable nature of birth.

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Episode Highlights:

02:41 Birth Education 

08:13 Regaining Autonomy and Empowerment 

14:07 HypnoBirthing

18:59 Healing Past Birth Trauma 

24:17 Preparing for a Positive Birth Experience

28:40 Birth Support Options