EPISODE · Oct 30, 2025 · 20 MIN
207 | The birth you didn't plan (aka the Cascade of Interventions)
from The Birth Class Podcast · host Fierce Lizzie
Everyone talks about “avoiding the cascade of interventions,” but what if the cascade isn’t something that just happens? What if it’s actually part of the hospital’s plan?In this episode, learn about the cascade of interventions:what it really means, how it starts, and why it’s not just a slippery slope, but a sequence built into hospital birth. From continuous monitoring to Pitocin to the “necessary” cesarean, you’ll see how the hospital already has a birth plan for you.Get informed & empowered with the Unmedicated Girlies:unmedicatedgirlies.com
What this episode covers
Everyone talks about “avoiding the cascade of interventions,” but what if the cascade isn’t something that just happens? What if it’s actually part of the hospital’s plan?In this episode, learn about the cascade of interventions:what it really means, how it starts, and why it’s not just a slippery slope, but a sequence built into hospital birth. From continuous monitoring to Pitocin to the “necessary” cesarean, you’ll see how the hospital already has a birth plan for you.Get informed & empowered with the Unmedicated Girlies:unmedicatedgirlies.com
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