E134: You Can Be Scared and Still Be Ready

Send us Fan Mail You don’t wake up one morning and casually run a marathon, so why do we expect ourselves to “just figure out” labor when it starts? Today I’m sharing a simple comparison that’s helped countless families in my doula practice: childbirth is a big physical event, and the way you prepare for it looks a lot like training for an endurance challenge. The goal isn’t to control every detail. The goal is to walk into birth feeling supported, informed, and steady, even when you’re nervo...