In the realm of childbirth and pregnancy, few voices resonate with the depth of knowledge and experience of our guest, Stephanie, a childbirth educator, doula, and mother of three. Stephanie's journey into this world is filled with insights into the mental and physical preparation essential for different types of births. We touch on themes of parenthood triumphs and challenges and the importance of informed decisions about the birth you desire. In this episode, Stephanie equips us with strategies to stand up for ourselves and our desired birth experiences. We also venture into the realm of beneficial exercises for labor and delivery, including pelvic tilt, squats, and forward-leaning inversion. In addition, she touches on the criticality of planning for a Cesarean birth, emphasizing the importance of making requests to care providers and preparing a postpartum plan.  Join us in this enlightening dialogue with Stephanie and revolutionize your approach to pregnancy and parenthood. In this episode, Stephanie and I discuss: How can birthing people prepare their minds for birth?How can they prepare their bodies for birth?Connect with Stephanie on her website https://www.myessentialbirth.com and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myessentialbirth/ and listen to the episode we recorded on her podcast - Pregnancy and Birth Made Easy - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/postpartum-doula-gigi-vincent-answers-your-questions/id1471731529?i=1000615862988. Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you. You can learn more about how I empower new and expecting parents on my Instagram and my website.