Unmedicated Hospital Birth & Advocating for Yourself | with Lizzie Bolliger

I’m joined by Lizzie Bolliger (known online as @fiercelizzie) for a conversation about what advocacy during labor actually looks like in real life. We talk about why birth education alone isn’t always enough, how institutional momentum shows up during labor, and how preparation before labor can dramatically change the experience in the room.

If you’ve ever wondered how advocacy really works when labor is unfolding in real time, this episode will give you a much clearer picture.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why “just advocate for yourself” often falls apart during labor
• The difference between knowing information and being able to use it in the moment
• How subtle provider pressure shows up in birth settings
• Why saying “no” is rarely as simple as it sounds
• The role of partners in protecting the birth space
• How birth preparation changes the dynamic in the room
• What real advocacy actually looks like during labor 

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*As always, this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.

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