The epidural is so common, that it is making it nearly impossible for moms to go unmedicated in the hospital. The true epidural rate may shock you once I break it down in this episode. If you are the average mom, planning a hospital birth, you are going to need to bring your own ingredients (aka support tools) because the natural birth is not something the hospital has experience with.  Shop the Perfect Supplements sale on 2/29 and use code LIZZIE10 to stack discounts. In this episode I discuss: -The very common experience of wanting an unmedicated birth and then getting an epidural right at the end because you didn’t realize you were almost done-The epidural rate as told by google and what L&D staff are saying instead -How your birth location determines heavily what is normal in you birth -What you can do to be sure you are supported in the birth that you want in the hospital Other episodes you’ll love 117 | If labor is more than 24 hours, 3 things to do in case labor is long 116 | 3 things that will sabotage your birth plan103 | Technology in birth, the worst advancements in birth Ready to start your birth prep? Birth Prep Class: This 30 minute class will teach you what you can do now to help prepare your mind and body for an unmedicated birth. It's FREE ️ Want to work with me? Unmedicated Academy: The signature program for moms who want to be the boss of their unmedicated birth and be educated, informed and empowered. We will chat each week and you'll be blown away by how much support is inside. Join the empowered mom club Submit a question or testimonial for the show: Leave me a voice message