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Did pregnancy make you start reading every ingredient label and questioning things you’d never thought twice about? Girlie, you’re in good company. In this episode, I’m joined by Courtney Gackstetter, founder of Jane and Thunder Apothecary, to talk about the personal journey that led her to create products for moms and families. Courtney shares how navigating a severe soy allergy shaped her pregnancy decisions, her three unmedicated births, and the business she built when she couldn’t find what she needed. Explore Courtney’s products at janeandthunder.com, and use code GIRLIES10 for 10% off. Courtney shares her personal experiences and perspectives. This conversation is for informational purposes and isn’t individualized medical advice.

Whether your already thinking about the holiday or not, now is actually the time to start the birth prep routine that will help you avoid an unnecessary holiday induction that you don't want. Tune in for what the holiday induction phenomenon is and what you can do now to avoid one if your plan is an unmediated birth. Get the BIRTH PREP LIST: unmedicatedgirlies.com/waitlist JOIN Unmedicated Academy: unmedicatedgirlies.com

A little it of 'fake it til you make it' and also 5 tangible things you can do now to control the controllable when it comes to unmedicated birth prep. Join us inside the birth class for Unmedicated Girlies: unmedicatedgirlies.com Get the LIST unmedicatedgirlies.com/waitlist

I've officially changed my mind about placenta consumption, plus the traumatic placenta experience with my third. In this episode, we’re digging into why moms consume their placentas, what the research actually says about the supposed benefits, and why some moms are just keeping their placenta in the freezer for years. ___ Human placenta processed for encapsulation contains modest concentrations of 14 trace minerals and elements: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0271531716300227 Join Unmedicated Academy: unmedicatedgirlies.com

Most moms just don’t know enough about birth... and honestly, it’s keeping you scared of things that are completely normal. In this episode, we’re talking cord around the neck, meconium, long labors, cervical lips, and other things that get treated like problems when they can actually be part of normal birth physiology. If you want to walk into birth feeling less afraid and more like you actually understand what your body is doing, listen to this one. Start the FREE birth prep: unmedicatedgirlies.com/waitlist Join our birth class: unmedicategirlies.com Follow U|G on IG: @theunmedicatedgirlies Follow Lizzie on IG: @fiercelizzie

What labor snacks should I have on hand for birth?? Easy to eat and digest foods, and think like a marathoner. Because birth IS a marathon. We're also going to cover three reasons moms don't eat in labor, how it can cause more interventions, and what to do if you cannot stop throwing up. Download the U|G birth prep list: unmedicatedgirlies.com/waitlist Start our birth class today (best time to start is 30 weeks or earlier!): unmedicatedgirlies.com Follow us on IG: @theunmedicatedgirlies

👋 Meet Callie, she's had 2 births at the hospital, 2 at a birth center, and 2 at home. And she's sharing what she has learned from having unmedicated births in every setting. In this episode, we talk about the differences between birth environments, why education and advocacy matter no matter where you plan to give birth, and how understanding physiology can change your entire birth experience. Plus, Callie shares how faith shapes the way she prepares women for birth. ____ DM Callie on instagram at @thecallieharris

Y'all flooded my DMs and comments after the Dani Austin unmedicated hospital birth episode… and some of the responses were wild. So today we’re unpacking it. The excuses women make for not preparing for birth Why precipitous birth doesn’t mean you couldn’t have prepared What really happens when you arrive at the hospital and go through triage The one thing I would never recommend doing during admission

Y’all sent me this video over and over again… so let’s talk about it. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what I would coach Dani Austin on if she were my client to have a more powerful, confident unmedicated hospital birth. This is the behind-the-scenes prep that actually changes how birth feels in your body and in your mind. You’re going to want to open your notes app for this. These are the strategies, mindset shifts, and birth prep hacks that turn “just get through it” into “I felt strong, calm, and in control.” If you’re planning an unmedicated hospital birth, or you just want to feel way more prepared than the average mom, this one’s for you. -- Join Unmedicated Academy: unmedicatedgirlies.com

In this episode, Morgan shares what led her to choose home birth as a first-time mom and how trusting her body completely shaped her birth experience. From a calm, steady first home birth to an unassisted, very fast second home birth, Morgan’s stories are a powerful example of what birth can look when physiology is supported and you’re surrounded by the right support. --- Follow Morgan on Instagram: @mamabearsupplyco @themorganspencer Order NORA & use code GIRLIES10 unmedicatedgirlies.com/nora Learn more about Unmedicated Academy: unmedicatedgirlies.com

Meet NORA ✨ She's the glow up version of red raspberry leaf tea and represents a truly wholistic approach to pregnancy and birth prep. Listen in to hear Morgan answer all your RRL and NORA questions, like... when should I start? how do I brew it? what if I don't like tea? and why are we even drinking NORA in the first place?? It's everything you need to know about using NORA tea for pregnancy and birth. Use code GIRLIES10 and order your NORA today: unmedicatedgirlies.com/nora Follow Morgan on Instagram: @mamabearsupplyco @themorganspencer

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This story includes an intense birth journey with some complications arising during labor. When Kelsey’s water broke early in the morning she decided, "let's just go about our day." And they ended up waiting 32 hours for labor to start. In this episode, Kelsey shares exactly what she did while waiting for labor (spoiler: she didn't run to the hospital but instead the beach 🌊) and then the unexpected turns (yes, plural) her birth took and how informed decision-making, intuition, and a deeply supportive provider kept her and baby girl safe. Her story is a powerful example of how some risk can be thoughtfully managed at home and why choosing a provider you trust matters. --- Follow Kelsey on Instagram: @soulshinebirth Watch her reel here. Read all the birth details on her blog: https://www.soulshinebirth.com/post/kelseys-homebirth-story-of-willow-rae

Why I don’t love the term birth preferences and why I still believe in calling it a birth plan. While birth can take many normal variations, that doesn’t mean women should be coached into passivity or told to “go with the flow.” We’ll talk about ownership, flexibility, and why planning doesn’t set you up for disappointment... it prepares you to make informed, confident decisions even if the plan changes. Get our Birth Plan Template (and all our freebies actually): unmedicatedgirlies.com/waitlist Join our community & class: unmedicatedgirlies.com

What is precipitous birth, and how do you know if it’s happening to you? In this birth story episode, I’m joined by Unmedicated Academy birth worker Marissa Bergman to break down what precipitous birth actually is (and why it can feel so shocking when it starts at full speed). Marissa shares her unforgettable “drive-by” hospital birth, from first contraction to baby in her arms in just over two hours, including Marissa’s go-to coping tools for intense, rapid labor. What helped her stay calm, grounded, and in control when there was no time to ease into it. ___ Join our birth program: unmedicatedgirlies.com Follow Marissa on IG: @momtomomwithmarissa Subscribe to Mom to Mom on YouTube

If you’re due in 2026 and wondering where to start with birth prep, this episode is for you. We’re breaking down the foundational steps every pregnant woman should take early on, from interviewing your provider and using nutrition to support a low-risk pregnancy, to starting birth education sooner rather than later. Join us inside Unmedicated Academy: unmedicatedgirlies.com