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

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

The Birth Advocacy Podcast — The Birth Prep Podcast for Pregnant Moms
10. Sushi, Fentanyl, and Other Birth “Rules” That Are Completely Backwards
Apr 15, 2025 Season 1 Episode 10
Kiera Walsh

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Have you ever wondered why pregnant women are warned about sushi but not fentanyl during labor?

In this episode, we will cover:

 🔹 The hospital procedures that are “routine” but rarely rooted in actual evidence...

 🔹 Why deli meat is demonized while synthetic opioids are casually offered during birth...

 🔹 How to question birth rules that don’t align with logic, consent, or your values...

 … and a whole lot more!

If you’re ready to ditch the double standards and advocate for a birth that actually makes sense, then this episode is for you!

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🔥 Confident AF Birth Prep Guide – 50 pages of real birth education, birth planning tools, and advocacy strategy. Take the overwhelm and anxiety out of birth planning. Download it here.

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