#50 | 5 Things I'd Do Differently If I Were Giving Birth in 2025

What would I do differently if I gave birth in 2025? In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 powerful shifts I’d make—beyond the usual advice—to transform your birth experience and postpartum recovery. From protecting your mental health to trusting your body’s wisdom and creating a sacred postpartum bubble, this episode is your permission slip to slow down, do less, and reconnect with what truly matters during pregnancy and birth.Save over $200 this Mother's Day! From May 5-12th you can get $60 OFF the Pain Free Birth e-course AND get Birth Partner Bootcamp for FREE ($149 value) when you use code MOTHERSDAY60 at checkout! Timestamps:00:00 – The Truth About Birth in 202500:36 – Why Today’s Birth Culture Is Overwhelming Moms01:35 – Intro to the Episode: 5 Things I'd Do Differently in 202502:42 – A Personal Update: Meditation Retreat & Mental Health04:48 – Biggest Sale of the Year for Pain Free Birth06:46 – Struggling with Anxiety, Brain Fog & Burnout08:54 – The Transformation from Meditation11:03 – Mental Health Matters More Than Ever for Moms14:57 – Why Slowing Down Isn’t Optional Anymore16:02 – Birth Tip #1: Prioritize Mental & Emotional Health19:39 – Birth Tip #2: Do Less (And Let Go of the Baby Registry Pressure)22:01 – Birth Tip #3: Your Body is Wise—Trust It30:02 – Birth Tip #4: It's Okay to Be Scared—But Don’t Stay There36:12 – A Word on Programming & Rewriting Your Beliefs About Birth CONNECT WITH KAREN:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@painfreebirthwithkarenwelton Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/painfreebirth Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/painfreebirth/ Spotify Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zEiKMIHFewZeVdzfBSEMS Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pain-free-birth/id1696179731Website - https://painfreebirth.com/ Email List https://pain-free-birth.mykajabi.com/website-opt-in