Birth Story at a Military Hospital: Fast, Faith-Filled, and Unmedicated

This week I'm chatting with Daizjah, who shares her incredible first birth story at a military hospital.From finding out she was pregnant just weeks before her wedding, to preparing with CrossFit up until 34 weeks, mental rehearsals, the role that faith played, and a labor playlist... to the big day—Daizjah takes us through every detail.You're going to love this inspiring, and faith-filled birth story!Here's what you'll learn in this episode:2:04 – Meet Daizjah: Military Veteran and wife to a military husband.3:24 – A Natural Start: How she let her body adjust after getting off the pill (spoiler - it didn't take long 😉) and what she experienced in each trimester9:00 – Military Hospital Reality: Navigating care when you don’t get to pick your provider 11:10 – The Doula Difference: Why hiring a doula transformed her birth experience14:08 – Patience at 40+ Weeks: Staying calm without induction pressure17:19 – Pregnancy Prep Essentials: Exercise, red raspberry leaf tea, chiropractor visits, stretching, and swapping her office chair for a birth ball19:58 – Breathwork & Mental Prep: The one practice she says made all the difference in labor21:27 – Faith in Pregnancy: How faith and a special scripture gave her courage and power from God23:41 – Early Labor & First Contractions: How it all started at 2 AM and the very first thing she noticed29:00 – Labor Progression at Home: Walks, stretches, spicy food, and water labor to encourage contractions...what worked best?!34:00 – Hospital Arrival & Intense Labor: Laboring in the tub, the mucus plug, positioning, and working through contractions37:00 – Pushing & the Birth: How she handled pushing, birthing positions, and witnessing her baby’s birth46:41 – Immediate Postpartum & Skin-to-Skin: Delayed cord-clamping, getting her baby to her chest, and bonding49:00 – Her Best Advice for Moms & Dads: Take a listen, it's so good!!Whether you’re just starting your pregnancy journey or counting down the final weeks, Daizjah’s story is a powerful reminder that preparation, faith, and trusting your body can make all the difference.If you’re ready to feel empowered, confident, and inspired for your own birth, this episode is a must-listen AND the My Essential Birth Course is your next right step!https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstartedDon't forget to RATE & FOLLOW the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast!Leave a Review! ⭐️ Here's how >> On Apple PodcastsFind “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcastSelect “Ratings and Reviews”Click the stars!Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved! On SpotifyFind "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" podcastClick the 3 dots "..."Select "Rate podcast"Click the stars and write a quick review!FOLLOW "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" so you never miss an episode that makes pregnancy & birth feel easier!Here’s how to do it in just 2 seconds:On Apple Podcasts → Tap the “+” Follow button in the top right corner of the show page.On Spotify → Tap the “Follow” button right under the show titlesLet's Connect!Three exercises to help prepare you for your BEST birth: https://www.myessentialbirth.com/3-exercises Join the Course! https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstartedEmail: [email protected].  Follow @myessentialbirth on INSTAGRAM!