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.

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If you liked this episode, listen to this interview on the purpose of childbirth pain and this episode on healing your birth story. 

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