Empowered Pregnancy Podcast

Say Heck No to IV Fluids in Labor: Part 2 of My Top 5 Interventions to Decline for a Natural Hospital Birth

May 20, 2024 Lisa Villani Season 1 Episode 2
Say Heck No to IV Fluids in Labor: Part 2 of My Top 5 Interventions to Decline for a Natural Hospital Birth
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Empowered Pregnancy Podcast
Say Heck No to IV Fluids in Labor: Part 2 of My Top 5 Interventions to Decline for a Natural Hospital Birth
May 20, 2024 Season 1 Episode 2
Lisa Villani

In today's episode, I call out IV Fluids for what they really are- unnecessary!  I walk you through the numerous downfalls to this pesky intervention, and I outline some key strategies to help you navigate declining IV fluids in the hospital.

Feeling overwhelmed by an avalanche of advice?  Wish someone would spell out all of your options, and not just the routine ones? You're not alone. 

I am SO excited to bring you The Empowered Pregnancy Podcast, your shortcut to evidence-based info, minus the fluff. 

On my show, we question the status quo, geek out on some research, and keep it real with the unfiltered truth. 

Subscribe to the show and leave a rating and a review so we can empower more pregnant women with evidence-based birth information and choices. Upload a screen shot of your review here and get automatically entered to win a free 1:1 coaching session with your personal pregnancy coach (that's me!).  

Looking for more tips? Join my FREE training "3 Game-changing Things I Wish I had Known Before Birth."

Oh ya, and if you're not feeling great these days, grab a copy of my free "Morning Sickness Survival Guide" here 

It's never too early and never too late to take charge of your pregnancy and make your dream birth a reality! Sign up for my 6-week program, Empowered Birth Academy and avoid the traumatic birth depicted in the movies 😫.

Are you ready to take charge of your pregnancy and make your dream birth a reality? I'm your coach! Get my weekly newsletter and take advantage of free resources and birth prep tips.

Show Notes

In today's episode, I call out IV Fluids for what they really are- unnecessary!  I walk you through the numerous downfalls to this pesky intervention, and I outline some key strategies to help you navigate declining IV fluids in the hospital.

Feeling overwhelmed by an avalanche of advice?  Wish someone would spell out all of your options, and not just the routine ones? You're not alone. 

I am SO excited to bring you The Empowered Pregnancy Podcast, your shortcut to evidence-based info, minus the fluff. 

On my show, we question the status quo, geek out on some research, and keep it real with the unfiltered truth. 

Subscribe to the show and leave a rating and a review so we can empower more pregnant women with evidence-based birth information and choices. Upload a screen shot of your review here and get automatically entered to win a free 1:1 coaching session with your personal pregnancy coach (that's me!).  

Looking for more tips? Join my FREE training "3 Game-changing Things I Wish I had Known Before Birth."

Oh ya, and if you're not feeling great these days, grab a copy of my free "Morning Sickness Survival Guide" here 

It's never too early and never too late to take charge of your pregnancy and make your dream birth a reality! Sign up for my 6-week program, Empowered Birth Academy and avoid the traumatic birth depicted in the movies 😫.

Are you ready to take charge of your pregnancy and make your dream birth a reality? I'm your coach! Get my weekly newsletter and take advantage of free resources and birth prep tips.