In this episode of Holy Confident Birth, I share six proven strategies to help reduce the risk of an unnecessary C-section during birth. Many healthy, normal births end up in surgery due to common practices in today’s medicalized birth culture, but there is so much that expectant moms can do to stay informed, empowered, and confident in their choices.While acknowledging that C-sections can be life-saving in certain situations, this episode focuses on education, preparation, and advocacy to help support natural labor progression whenever possible.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy C-section rates in the U.S. are significantly higher than global recommendationsHow hiring a doula can dramatically reduce your risk of an unnecessary C-sectionWhy choosing an aligned birth provider is critical to your birth experienceWhat the “cascade of interventions” is and how it often leads to surgeryThe benefits of allowing labor to begin on its own when possibleHow managing early labor at home can protect your birth experienceWhy movement and mobility during labor and pushing are so importantResources:🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!About MeHi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.DisclaimerThis content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education