Deena’s Birth Plan: Birthing Without the Bullsh*t - Autonomy, Advocacy, and Asking for What You Need

If you’ve ever given birth, are about to give birth, or love someone who’s about to, this episode is a MUST. Deena opens up about how she’s preparing for baby #3, and this time? It’s not about a hospital bag or the perfect birth plan. It’s about mental health. Nervous system regulation. Self-advocacy. And building a postpartum setup that actually supports her. In this raw and radically honest conversation, Kristin and Deena go deep on: What Deena learned from two very different birth experiences How she’s breaking the fear–tension–pain cycle with science-backed tools Why the key to a “good birth” isn’t epidural vs. unmedicated - it’s how you’re treated What it looks like to prep your partner and kids to support you after birth How to unapologetically ask for what you need - even when it’s uncomfortable You’ll walk away feeling grounded, empowered, and ready to take up space in your birth and postpartum experience - because you deserve to be held, seen, and supported. This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being powerful. Fisher Price x Big Little Feelings - Brain-boosting play kits designed by experts This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Go to HIYAHEALTH.COM/BLF for 50% off of your first order of Hiya Health children's multivitamin! Go to K12.com/BLF today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enroll today! Head to meritbeauty.com and get their Signature Makeup Bag FREE with your first order! Visit www.functionhealth.com/feelings or use gift code FEELINGS100 at sign-up for your own health. The first 1000 to join using our link get a $100 credit toward their membership. LMNT is offering a free 8-count Sample Pack of their most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/BEDTIME to get yours! Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .