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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 23 MIN

The Nervous System & Birth: How to Access Your Inner Power

from Preparing for Natural Birth · host Jess Edgar

Most women prepare for birth by perfecting their birth plan, choosing the “right” provider, or practicing breathing techniques...but the most overlooked tool for a positive, empowered birth is your nervous system. In this episode, you’ll discover how nervous system regulation can help you move from fear, anxiety, or self-doubt into clarity, confidence, and presence during natural birth. We’ll share what the nervous sytem is, why it makes such a big difference in birth preparation and break down the 3 main nervous system states, and discuss how to return to safety in your body; So you can trust yourself, connect deeply with your baby, and lead your birth with calm and confidence.💻  Learn how to determine your nervous system state and my favorite nervous system techniques on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQWb0-6pLyzYkTVNmB_70NyrQW4KhEQXd

Most women prepare for birth by perfecting their birth plan, choosing the “right” provider, or practicing breathing techniques...but the most overlooked tool for a positive, empowered birth is your nervous system. In this episode, you’ll discover how nervous system regulation can help you move from fear, anxiety, or self-doubt into clarity, confidence, and presence during natural birth. We’ll share what the nervous sytem is, why it makes such a big difference in birth preparation and break do...

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