EP 179: Empowering Parents and Birth Workers through Advocacy with Meredith and Alicia of Intentional Birth

Send us a text In this episode of The Aligned Birth Podcast, Rachael Hutchins interviews experienced doulas Meredith and Alicia to explore the concept of Intentional Birth. They discuss the importance of aligning birth choices with personal values, advocating for oneself during pregnancy and labor, and recognizing physiological needs in birth. The conversation highlights birth hijackers—factors that can undermine confidence and disrupt a positive birth experience—and provides tools for parents to stay informed and empowered. Key takeaways include: ✔ Intentional birth starts with purpose and self-awareness. ✔ Advocacy begins in prenatal visits and continues through labor. ✔ Understanding birth physiology helps maintain confidence. ✔ Parents should recognize and address birth hijackers. ✔ Collaboration between doulas, midwives, and medical teams strengthens advocacy. Tune in to gain insights on how to approach birth with knowledge, confidence, and intentionality! Connect with Meredith and Alicia Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Intentional Birth 02:16 The Concept of Intentional Birth 05:44 Key Steps for Expecting Parents 11:00 Advocacy for Parents 19:40 Understanding Physiology in Birth 27:56 Identifying Birth Hijackers 33:31 Understanding Birth Hijackers and Intuition 38:23 The Role of Doulas and Birth Workers 42:38 Defining Roles in Birth Advocacy 49:23 Tools for Effective Advocacy 53:30 Training for Doulas: Advocacy and Beyond 01:00:01 Empowering Choices: What Do You Want? Support the show Want to show your support? Want to help us continue doing this important and impactful work: Support the Show (we greatly appreciate it!) Don"t miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth Community Instagram: Aligned Birth Email: alignedbirthpodcast@gmail.com Find us online: Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness North Atlanta Birth Services Editing: Godfrey Sound Music: "Freedom” by Roa Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This disclaimer includes all guests or contributors to the podcast.