55- Navigating Hospital Birth with Doula Kayla Wamsley
04/25/25 • 43 min
Can you really have a natural birth in a hospital setting that’s often built for interventions? The answer is YES—and today’s guest is here to show you how.
In this empowering episode, I’m joined by the incredible Doula Kayla Wamsley, a seasoned birth worker, educator, and advocate for informed, physiological birth—no matter where you choose to have your baby. Kayla brings the wisdom, the strategy, and the real talk as we dive deep into how to confidently navigate a natural birth in a hospital setting. From knowing your rights, to setting the tone with your provider, to advocating for your birth preferences when things get intense—she covers it all.
Whether you’re planning an unmedicated hospital birth or simply want to better understand your options, this episode will leave you feeling informed, inspired, and ready to take up space in your birth story. Kayla’s insights are gold for anyone wanting to approach hospital birth with clarity and confidence.
Connect with Kayla:
📸 Instagram: @doulakayla
🌐 Website: www.doulakaylawamsley.com
📚 Childbirth Education Course: www.doulakaylawamsley.com/education
✨ Special Offer Just for You!
Use the code MADE4BIRTH when you sign up for Kayla’s childbirth education course and you’ll receive 10% off plus an exclusive FREE 1:1 call with Kayla to talk through any birth-related questions or concerns you have. This is your chance to get personalized support from someone who truly gets it.
Find me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.
Can you really have a natural birth in a hospital setting that’s often built for interventions? The answer is YES—and today’s guest is here to show you how.
In this empowering episode, I’m joined by the incredible Doula Kayla Wamsley, a seasoned birth worker, educator, and advocate for informed, physiological birth—no matter where you choose to have your baby. Kayla brings the wisdom, the strategy, and the real talk as we dive deep into how to confidently navigate a natural birth in a hospital setting. From knowing your rights, to setting the tone with your provider, to advocating for your birth preferences when things get intense—she covers it all.
Whether you’re planning an unmedicated hospital birth or simply want to better understand your options, this episode will leave you feeling informed, inspired, and ready to take up space in your birth story. Kayla’s insights are gold for anyone wanting to approach hospital birth with clarity and confidence.
Connect with Kayla:
📸 Instagram: @doulakayla
🌐 Website: www.doulakaylawamsley.com
📚 Childbirth Education Course: www.doulakaylawamsley.com/education
✨ Special Offer Just for You!
Use the code MADE4BIRTH when you sign up for Kayla’s childbirth education course and you’ll receive 10% off plus an exclusive FREE 1:1 call with Kayla to talk through any birth-related questions or concerns you have. This is your chance to get personalized support from someone who truly gets it.
Find me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.
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54- Cesarean Rates Don’t Lie— Race and Birth
Did you know that Black and Indigenous women in the U.S. are significantly more likely to have cesarean births—often unnecessarily—and face higher maternal mortality rates? This isn’t just a coincidence; it’s a systemic issue rooted in implicit bias, medical coercion, and a lack of informed consent.
In this episode, we’re breaking it all down:
➡️ The statistics that expose these disparities
➡️ How racism in medicine influences birth choices
➡️ Real stories from mothers who have experienced coercion or neglect
➡️ What needs to change—from policy shifts to provider accountability
Every mother deserves safe, respectful, and equitable birth care. Let’s have this conversation.
#BirthJustice #VBACWithoutRegrets #BlackMaternalHealth #CesareanAwareness
Find me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.
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56- Protecting Your Peace: Handling “What If” Conversations Like a Boss
What if your baby is too big? What if something goes wrong? What if you can’t handle the pain?
Ugh. If you’re pregnant, chances are you’ve been hit with at least one of these “What If” questions. And let’s be real—these conversations can mess with your mindset fast.
In this episode, we’re diving into exactly how to handle fear-based questions with confidence so they don’t leave you feeling anxious or doubting yourself. You’ll learn:
🔹 Why people feel the need to ask “What If” questions
🔹 How to tell the difference between concern and projection
🔹 How to flip the script and stay in control of the conversation
🔹 When (and how) to set boundaries and shut it down
Because your birth choices? They don’t need anyone else’s approval. Listen in and get the confidence boost you need to protect your mindset and advocate for yourself. 🎧
Find me on Facebook & Instagram @Made4Birth or visit my website at www.made4birth.com for all the information about my coaching program.
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