Episode 50: How to Prepare for a Natural Birth — Informed Consent, Birth Plans & Feeling in Control with Guest Expert, Laura Young

In this empowering episode, I’m joined by Laura Young, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, educator, and author of Trial and Mostly Error, to dive into what it actually means to prepare for a natural birth — emotionally, mentally, and physically.

Whether you’re a first-time mom or navigating pregnancy again with more intention, Laura breaks down how to advocate for yourself, confidently navigate the medical system, and feel in control of your birth experience.

We cover: 

• What informed consent really means and how to use it
• Creating a birth plan that reflects your values — not hospital protocol
• The role of your partner & how they can support you
• The power of hypnobirthing, mindset, and meditation tools
• Lessons from her motherhood journey and what she wishes more women knew

This conversation is equal parts education and validation — and a must-listen if you're ready to birth from a place of clarity, calm, and power.

Connect with Laura:

🌐 Website
📱 Instagram
📘 Her Book – Trial and Mostly Error

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