About... The BEST Birth Vibes (with Jen Hamilton)
About this episode
Nicole Walters and Jen Hamilton discuss the emotional aspects of childbirth and how to navigate birth plans and advocacy during labor.
" You could have a birth plan go completely to plan... but still leave feeling negative about it." Friend, this is one of those chats I wish every woman had before she ever steps into a delivery room. Today we get to chat with my friend Jen Hamilton — labor and delivery nurse, educator, and one of the most trusted voices online when it comes to pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care. And we’re talking about what actually shapes your childbirth experience. Not just what happens medically… but how you feel while it’s happening. You can check every box on your birth plan and still walk away feeling overwhelmed, dismissed, or disconnected from your own experience. This chat is about changing that. We’re diving into birth plans vs reality, how to advocate for yourself during labor, and what it really looks like to feel supported, informed, and in control... even when things don’t go as expected. We Chat About: Why your birth plan doesn’t guarantee a good birth experience How communication can reduce birth trauma (more than anything else) How to advocate for yourself without feeling difficult or confrontational Why feeling supported matters more than everything going “to plan” How…
People in this episode
Host: Nicole Walters
Guest: Jen Hamilton
Topics covered
- childbirth experience
- birth plans
- advocacy during labor
- support in delivery
- pregnancy education
Keywords
- birth experience
- labor support
- pregnancy
- birth plan
- childbirth education
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Dear Media
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