In todays episode we talk with Emily,  a mom, a wife, a birth doula, birth educator, and BIRTHFIT Leader.  Emily is a strong believer in informed consent and self-advocacy as giving birth has become more of a medical procedure rather than a female centered experience. She sheds light onto why women need an advocate for themselves and their baby in the delivery room (or at home), why she advocates for home birth. how to navigate and be prepared for a hospital birth, and things you need to know if you're going to get an epidural (including the types of drugs and interventions as well as non-medical pain management).She also shares some statistics, stories and data regarding births in the US and why more people should consider home births - as well as her personal home birth stories!  Connect with Emily -Instagram WebsiteLearn more about BIRTHFIT PodcastInstagramWebsiteJoin our private FitMom Lifestyle community HEREWant to schedule a strategy call with us? Schedule HERETo connect with Liz Roman click HERETo connect with Becca Chilczenkowski click HERERead More on FitMom Lifestyle HERECheck out Liz’s COOKBOOK, FitCookery HERECheck out our PLANNER, Win The Day HEREThis episode is brought to you by FitMom Lifestyle Marketing and Production by brandhard Want to check out some of our favorite supplements like the Daily Greens, Digestive Enzymes, and some of the best tasting protein to help you recover from your workout (Fruit D Loop is one of our favorites) visit 1stPhorm now.Looking for high quality supplements at a discount? Purchase through our Wellevate account HEREStay SALTY with our favorite electrolyte packets, LMNT! LMNT is a electrolyte drink mix that is formulated to help anyone with their electrolyte needs and is perfectly suited to folks following a keto, low-carb, or paleo diet AND it is soo tasty - great for flavoring water and helping you drink more! Our favorite flavors include Watermelon, Raspberry, Mango Chili, Grapefruit and Citrus!Please do us that favor and share this with your friends and family so we can reach more lives!