The Birth Advocacy Podcast — The Birth Prep Podcast for Pregnant Moms

This isn’t your average birth prep podcast. Forget outdated, cookie-cutter birth plans and generic advice that leaves you spiraling down another Google rabbit hole. If you're pregnant, overwhelmed, and craving a straightforward guide to an unmedicated or low-intervention birth—you're in the right place. I'm here to help you spot red flags from a mile away, cut through the confusion, and navigate your birth choices without hesitation. You deserve to feel fully informed, prepared, and in control every step of the way, without the crunchy stereotypes or surface-level advice that misses the mark. It's time to stop second-guessing yourself and start advocating like you mean it—because your birth matters, your voice matters, and you deserve to walk into birth feeling confident AF.

The Birth Advocacy Podcast — The Birth Prep Podcast for Pregnant Moms is a health podcast hosted by Kiera Walsh, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kiera Walsh hosts The Birth Advocacy Podcast — The Birth Prep Podcast for Pregnant Moms, a health show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  12. Empowering High-Risk Pregnancies Through Advocacy and Support

  Jul 28, 202548 minS1

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>If you’ve ever been told to “just trust the doctors” during a high-risk pregnancy… and then left an appointment more confused, anxious, or flat-out dismissed—you are so not alone.</p><p>High-risk doesn’t mean helpless. And in this episode, we’re breaking down how real advocacy can change the game when the stakes are high.</p><p>I'm joined by <b>Jessica Freedman</b>—a professional birth doula, Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator, prenatal yoga teacher, and student of Traditional Chinese Medicine—whose approach to perinatal care is anything but one-size-fits-all.<...

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  Episode #11

  11. How Will I Know If I’m in Labor? (Here’s What to Actually Look For)

  Jun 12, 202522 minS1

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>If you’ve ever laid in bed wondering “Is this it?” or stressed about whether you’ll actually know when you’re in labor—you’re not alone. That “you’ll just know” advice? Not helpful.</p><p>In this episode, we’re breaking down what early labor actually feels like, how contractions change as things progress, and why you don’t need to obsess over the 5-1-1 rule to figure it out.</p><p>Whether you’re dealing with Braxton Hicks, random cramping, or just feeling off—this episode will help you feel more confident abou...

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  Episode #10

  10. Sushi, Fentanyl, and Other Birth “Rules” That Are Completely Backwards

  Apr 15, 202510 minS1

  <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>Have you ever wondered why pregnant women are warned about sushi but not fentanyl during labor?</b></p><p>In this episode, we will cover:</p><p> 🔹 The hospital procedures that are “routine” but rarely rooted in actual evidence...</p><p> 🔹 Why deli meat is demonized while synthetic opioids are casually offered during birth...</p><p> 🔹 How to question birth rules that don’t align with logic, consent, or your values...</p><p> … and a whole lot more!</p><p>If you’re ready to ditch the double standards and advocate for a birth that actually m...

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  Episode #9

  9. Five Unnecessary Hospital Interventions You Can Decline (And Why)

  Apr 6, 202516 minS1

  <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>Have you ever wondered why so many hospital birth protocols include interventions that don’t actually improve outcomes?</b></p><p>In this episode, we will cover:</p>The hospital procedures that are “routine” but rarely necessary—and how they often lead to more interventions...Why saying no to things like continuous monitoring or coached pushing can actually lead to safer, smoother births...How to decline unnecessary hospital interventions without being labeled “difficult” (and still be taken seriously)... … and a whole lot more!<p>If you’re ready to protect your peace and advocate for...

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  Episode #8

  8. Why You Need a Doula (Even If You Think You Don’t)

  Apr 5, 202510 minS1

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>We’ve all heard it— “Oh, I don’t need a doula. My husband will be there.” or “I’m getting an epidural, so I won’t even need support.”<br/><br/>But here’s the truth—birth is unpredictable. And no matter how much you prepare, things can shift. Having a doula isn’t about whether or not you can do it alone—it’s about how much better it can be with the right support.<br/><br/>In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest myths about doulas and why every mom deserves continuous...

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