My Top Tips For Giving Birth Without An Epidural (From A Labor Delivery RN + Doula!) | Ep. 67 (REPLAY)

My Top Tips For Giving Birth Without An Epidural (From A Labor Delivery RN + Doula!) | Ep. 67 (REPLAY)

From Holy Confident Birth | Catholic Natural Birth, Holistic Motherhood, Birth and Postpartum For Catholic + Christian Moms by Eve O'Brien

March 10, 2026 · 21 min · Episode 67

About this episode

Eve O'Brien shares her top tips for preparing for a natural, unmedicated birth based on her experience as a labor delivery nurse and doula.

You want to give birth without an epidural—but how do you actually get there? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on exactly what I would do if I were preparing for a natural, unmedicated birth starting today. As a former L&D nurse, doula, and mom who’s been on both sides of the bed (so to speak), I’ve seen what works, what doesn’t, and what absolutely matters when it comes to preparing for a natural birth. Whether you’re a first-time mom or just wanting a different experien...

People in this episode

Host: Eve O'Brien

Topics covered

  • natural birth
  • unmedicated birth
  • labor tips
  • motherhood
  • childbirth preparation

Keywords

  • epidural
  • natural birth
  • doula
  • labor tips
  • childbirth

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