Birth is inherently uncertain — and that uncertainty is not something to fear. It’s where flexibility, trust, and empowerment live. In this episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, Clara is joined by Bec Conant (she/her) — a doula, prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher, and hypnobirthing educator with over 25 years of experience — for a reassuring conversation about releasing the myth of the “perfect birth” and learning how to work with whatever unfolds. Together, they explore how true preparation ...
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Birth is inherently uncertain — and that uncertainty is not something to fear. It’s where flexibility, trust, and empowerment live. In this episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, Clara is joined by Bec Conant (she/her) — a doula, prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher, and hypnobirthing educator with over 25 years of experience — for a reassuring conversation about releasing the myth of the “perfect birth” and learning how to work with whatever unfolds. Together, they explore how true preparation ...
94: Epidural Expectations vs. Reality: What You Need to Know Before Birth
The Mindful Womb Podcast
29 minutes
5 months ago
94: Epidural Expectations vs. Reality: What You Need to Know Before Birth
Have “get the epidural” circled on your birth plan? Or maybe you’re curious but not sure if it’s for you? In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what epidurals really are, how they work, what they don’t do—and why preparation still matters deeply, even if you’re planning on pain meds. We’ll explore: What epidurals actually do (and don’t do)How they’re administered, and what it feels likeCommon misconceptions that leave people unpreparedSide effects and interventions that often com...
The Mindful Womb Podcast
Birth is inherently uncertain — and that uncertainty is not something to fear. It’s where flexibility, trust, and empowerment live. In this episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, Clara is joined by Bec Conant (she/her) — a doula, prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher, and hypnobirthing educator with over 25 years of experience — for a reassuring conversation about releasing the myth of the “perfect birth” and learning how to work with whatever unfolds. Together, they explore how true preparation ...
