<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/745532/open_sms">Send us a text</a> Lizzie Bolliger of <a href='https://www.instagram.com/fiercelizzie/'>Fiercelizzy</a> doesn't consider herself necessarily a fierce  person but very much a fierce advocate for autonomy and informed decision making in childbirth.  Today, she joins us as a guest host to discuss what it actually means to be fierce in your birth planning and preparation. Guess what?  According to Lizzie, it's not about having the most detailed birth plan because there is no power in the birth plan if you don't know why you are checking the boxes. So what is the most important component of your birth plan? That is the topic of today's episode as we walk you through the critical questions to ask yourself and your provider in preparing for your best and safest birth.    This show is sponsored by: <a href='https://silveretteusa.com/usa/'>Silverette USA</a>* <a href='https://www.beautifulbirthsandbeyond.com/in-person-doula'>Beautiful Births and Beyond</a>* <a href='https://www.postpartumsoothe.com/'>Postpartum Soothe</a>* *Use promo code DOWNTOBIRTH **********Connect with us on <a href='https://www.patreon.com/downtobirthshow'>Patreon</a> for our exclusive content. Email Contact@DownToBirthShow.com <a href='https://www.instagram.com/'>Instagram @downtobirthshow</a> Call us at 802-GET-DOWN Watch the full videos of all our episodes on <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@downtobirthshow'>YouTube</a>! Work with Cynthia: 203-952-7299 <a href='http://hypnobirthingct.com/'>HypnoBirthingCT.com</a> Work with Trisha: 734-649-6294 Please remember we don’t provide medical advice. Speak to your licensed medical provider for all your healthcare matters.

Down to Birth

#146 | Finding Autonomy and Asserting Your Birth Plan with Fierce Lizzie

Join Cynthia Overgard and Trisha Ludwig once per week for evidence-based straight talk on having a safe and informed birth, which starts with determining if you've hired the right provider. If we had to boil it down to a single premise, it's this: A healthy mom and baby isn't all that matters. We have more than 30 years' experience between us in midwifery, informed rights advocacy, publishing, childbirth education, postpartum support and breastfeeding, and we've personally served thousands of women and couples. Listen to the birth stories of our clients, listeners and celebrities, catch our expert-interviews, and submit your questions for...