What Cultural Ideals Will Shape Your Birth Experience?, with Britta Bushnell

Author and childbirth educator Britta Bushnell describes eight deeply entrenched cultural ideals that can unconsciously— and even negatively— impact the course of your labor and how you parent. She and Adriana share how to reframe these beliefs to uplift realistic expectations and have a more transformative experience. If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on The Purpose of Childbirth Pain and our episode on Healing Your Birth Story. You can learn more about Britta Bushnell on Instagram @brittabushnellphd or at brittabushnell.com. Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at [email protected]. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on this episode’s show notes page at Birthful.com. While you’re there, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign-up for Adriana’s Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course. Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands