Trish shares her expert insights on the advantages of laboring at home as long as possible to reduce hospital interventions. She shares how to prepare for this through childbirth education, labor coping tools, and having an educated birth partner. Listen in as Trish shares her top tips on navigating childbirth with confidence, emphasizing the importance of preparation, mindset, and laboring at home longer for a more positive birth experience.  Trish introduces her three-part framework: Gaining knowledge - take a birth class!Cultivating a strong, supportive mindset.Having a birth plan. Trish offers practical advice on when to head to the hospital and the power of being well-prepared to ensure a less intervention-filled birth experience. 00:50 The Power of Mindset in Childbirth 02:08 Advocating for Yourself and Your Birth Choices 03:12 Why Staying Home Longer Can Lead to a Better Birth Experience 04:50 Mastering Your Mindset for Labor  09:22 Essential Tools and Tips for Laboring at Home 16:36 The Importance of a Supportive Birth Partner 21:42 When to Head to the Hospital: Timing Your Arrival 25:56 Join Our Birth Classes for a Comprehensive Guide 26:53 A Special Offer for Aspiring Female Business Owners Resources: Join our 5 Days to A Fearless Birth Experience and watch 5 Online Birth Classes FOR FREE!! Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist Bundle Connect w/ Trish: On Instagram On Facebook On YouTube On Pinterest On TikTok For more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Next Steps with LNM: If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room! If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step. If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience. If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society. Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See...