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The Unmedicated Girlies | Empowered + Informed Birth Education with Fierce Lizzie

Welcome to The Unmedicated Girlies, the podcast for moms who want to be informed, empowered, and educated for birth and beyond. We know that an empowered birth leads to an empowered motherhood, and that it takes going against the status quo to get there.

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00:20:45

Precipitous Birth + Hospital Triage: Unhinged birth...

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2026/03/13

Y'all flooded my DMs and comments after the Dani Austin unmedicated hospital birth episode… and some of the responses were wild.So today we’re unpacking it.The excuses women make for not preparing for birthWhy precipitous birth doesn’t mean you couldn’t have preparedWhat really happens when you arrive at the hospital and go through triageThe one thing I would never recommend doing during admission

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00:21:52

If Dani Austin Were My Client: Unhinged (and must...

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2026/02/26

Y’all sent me this video over and over again… so let’s talk about it.In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what I would coach Dani Austin on if she were my client to have a more powerful, confident unmedicated hospital birth. This is the behind-the-scenes prep that actually changes how birth feels in your body and in your mind.You’re going to want to open your notes app for this. These are the strategies, mindset shifts, and birth prep hacks that turn “just get through it” into “I felt strong,

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00:18:26

When first-time moms choose home birth, Morgan's two...

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2026/02/18

In this episode, Morgan shares what led her to choose home birth as a first-time mom and how trusting her body completely shaped her birth experience. From a calm, steady first home birth to an unassisted, very fast second home birth, Morgan’s stories are a powerful example of what birth can look when physiology is supported and you’re surrounded by the right support.---Follow Morgan on Instagram:@mamabearsupplyco@themorganspencerOrder NORA & use code GIRLIES10unmedicatedgirlies.com/noraLearn

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00:12:56

Red Raspberry Leaf Tea or.. NORA? , with Morgan...

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2026/02/04

Meet NORA ✨ She's the glow up version of red raspberry leaf tea and represents a truly wholistic approach to pregnancy and birth prep. Listen in to hear Morgan answer all your RRL and NORA questions, like... when should I start? how do I brew it? what if I don't like tea? and why are we even drinking NORA in the first place?? It's everything you need to know about using NORA tea for pregnancy and birth.Use code GIRLIES10 and order your NORA today:unmedicatedgirlies.com/noraFollow Morgan

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00:40:24

My Water Broke… and Labor Didn’t Start for 32 Hours,...

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2026/01/29

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This story includes an intense birth journey with some complications arising during labor. When Kelsey’s water broke early in the morning she decided, "let's just go about our day." And they ended up waiting 32 hours for labor to start. In this episode, Kelsey shares exactly what she did while waiting for labor (spoiler: she didn't run to the hospital but instead the beach 🌊) and then the unexpected turns (yes, plural) her birth took and how informed

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00:13:21

Birth Plans vs. Birth Preferences, Why Language Matters

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2026/01/21

Why I don’t love the term birth preferences and why I still believe in calling it a birth plan. While birth can take many normal variations, that doesn’t mean women should be coached into passivity or told to “go with the flow.” We’ll talk about ownership, flexibility, and why planning doesn’t set you up for disappointment... it prepares you to make informed, confident decisions even if the plan changes.Get our Birth Plan Template (and all our freebies actually):unmedicatedgirlies.com/waitlistJoin

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00:33:05

What is Precipitous Birth? Marissa's "drive-by" birth...

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2026/01/14

What is precipitous birth, and how do you know if it’s happening to you?In this birth story episode, I’m joined by Unmedicated Academy birth worker Marissa Bergman to break down what precipitous birth actually is (and why it can feel so shocking when it starts at full speed).Marissa shares her unforgettable “drive-by” hospital birth, from first contraction to baby in her arms in just over two hours, including Marissa’s go-to coping tools for intense, rapid labor. What helped her stay calm, grounded,

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00:21:03

If you are due in 2026, START HERE

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2026/01/07

If you’re due in 2026 and wondering where to start with birth prep, this episode is for you.We’re breaking down the foundational steps every pregnant woman should take early on, from interviewing your provider and using nutrition to support a low-risk pregnancy, to starting birth education sooner rather than later.Join us inside Unmedicated Academy:unmedicatedgirlies.com

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00:14:18

209 | Why don't hospitals have birth combs?

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2025/11/25

Birth combs work. Moms swear by them. Thousands of unmedicated girlies have used them to cope through contractions and yet hospitals don’t have a single one on the unit. Why?In this episode, I break down the real reason hospitals skip the simplest, cheapest, most mom-approved coping tool: because it isn’t billable, it isn’t profitable, and it isn’t “evidence-based” by their standards. And this tells us a lot about the hospital setting as unmedicated girlies.---Join Unmedicated

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00:09:53

208 | TREND ALERT: Continuous Fetal Monitoring, What...

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2025/11/11

Continuous fetal monitoring is all over the internet (thanks New York Times), but the Unmedicated Girlies have been talking about it for years.Lets break down why hospitals love it (spoiler: liability), how it affects your unmedicated birth, and what to ask for instead. ___Get informed with Unmedicated Academyunmedicatedgirlies.com

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00:20:39

207 | The birth you didn't plan (aka the Cascade of...

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2025/10/30

Everyone talks about “avoiding the cascade of interventions,” but what if the cascade isn’t something that just happens? What if it’s actually part of the hospital’s plan?In this episode, learn about the cascade of interventions:what it really means, how it starts, and why it’s not just a slippery slope, but a sequence built into hospital birth. From continuous monitoring to Pitocin to the “necessary” cesarean, you’ll see how the hospital already has a birth plan for you.Get informed & empowered

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00:16:32

206 | START HERE for writing a birth plan

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2025/10/13

Q: I need to write a birth plan, but where do I start?? 😩Most women write a birth plan the WRONG way and then wonder why nothing in it actually happens.In this episode, I break down exactly how to start writing a birth plan that actually works in a hospital setting. We’re not copy-pasting cute Pinterest templates or writing “preferences”… we are getting INFORMED and creating a plan based on physiologic birth, hospital routines, risks vs benefits, and what YOU really want.You’ll learn:Why research

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00:15:50

205 | Write 3 birth plans and thank me later

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2025/10/01

Most moms write 0-1 birth jplans, but we're going to be a little extra and write 3. I’m sharing the birth plan strategy no one’s talking about: why you need three different birth plans... one for the hospital staff, one for your partner, and one for laboring at home.You’ll learn:Why icon birth plans should go in the trash and the importance of a clear and direct birth planHow to equip your support person with the exact words, advocacy notes, and tools you’ll need when you want to tap outWhy to

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00:40:38

204 | Healing Hyperemesis Gravidarum: A Root-Cause...

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2025/09/17

Meet Jes, holistic hyperemesis gravidarum expert and morning sickness coach. Jes shares her own HG story, multiple hospitalizations, prescriptions, and the moment she said “there has to be a better way”, and how she reverse-engineered her HG by targeting root causes instead of masking symptoms.In the episode, we dig into:HG vs “morning sickness” as a spectrum, and how feeling debilitated is a red flag.The uncomfortable truth about pregnancy meds like Diclectin/Zofran: when they’re a necessary

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00:11:26

203 | Fentanyl, Morphine & Stadol: What you're really...

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2025/09/10

Everyone knows about the epidural, but you also need to understand the hospital’s so-called “low-intervention” option: IV narcotics.Spoiler: they’re not as low-risk as they sound.In this episode, I’m breaking down:Why hospitals are quick to offer fentanyl to unmedicated girliesThe real pros and cons of IV narcotics If you’re planning an unmedicated birth, you don’t want to miss this one. Listen in, then grab our free Unmedicated Birth Toolkit for tools that actually work with your

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00:47:36

202 | Processing Birth Trauma: The Prep No One Talks...

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2025/09/04

If you’ve ever felt like “something wasn’t right” about your birth, this episode is for you. Processing what happened is the prep no one talks about—but it might just be the most important part of planning for an empowered, unmedicated birth.Brigid went through her own traumatic birth, and now she helps moms process their experiences so they don’t carry that trauma into motherhood—or into their next birth. In this episode, she shares her story and gives us some insight in to the tools we all could

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00:42:47

201 | From 'high-risk' to heart-mending, Sarah's...

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2025/08/27

From a home birth transfer and cesarean to a powerful unmedicated VBAC, Sarah’s story is pure redemption. Hear how she turned a high-risk pregnancy into a healthy, healing experience that will bring you to tears.--Join Sarah & the other Academy Moms:unmedicatedgirlies.com

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00:04:52

200 | 🔥 Ring of Fire: Sarah’s Why, Cravings & Coping...

The Unmedicated Girlies | Empowered + Informed Birth... ·

2025/08/20

In this brand-new Ring of Fire segment, Sarah is the first to take the birth stool and answer five rapid-fire questions about her unmedicated birth. From her biggest “why” behind wanting an empowered birth to the one coping tool that truly carried her through labor,. You’ll hear her cravings, her mindset shifts, and the one piece of advice she wants every mama preparing for birth to know.This short, fiery episode is your sneak peek into Sarah’s full birth story (airing in the next episode) and trust

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00:15:05

199 | I didn’t get my unmedicated birth… Now what?

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2025/08/13

You planned for an unmedicated birth… and it didn’t happen. Now you’re wondering how to set yourself up for a different outcome next time. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what to do, starting before you’re even pregnant again, to heal, prepare, and build your confidence for your next birth.---Learn more about Unmedicated Academy ⬇️unmedicatedgirlies.com

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00:37:54

198 | What birth taught me about selling, showing up...

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2025/08/06

In this episode, I’m joined by the one and only Loudmouth Lisa... and trust me, you’re going to love her. Lisa Villani is a birthy business powerhouse with a bold story and even bolder mission. She shares how she went from the typical hospital experience (aka not it) to the unmedicated birth she craved so badly. A birth that cracked her wide open and changed everything.We talk about what it really means to be empowered, in birth and business. Lisa drops some serious truth bombs about sales, helping

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