Birth Story: "Any Woman Who Wants an Unmedicated Birth Absolutely Can" w/Haley Sampson
Birth Story: "Any Woman Who Wants an Unmedicated Birth Absolutely Can" w/Haley Sampson  
Podcast: Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
Published On: Wed Mar 04 2026
Description: What does it look like when a pelvic floor physical therapist uses everything she knows — plus the My Essential Birth course — to prepare for her own unmedicated birth? It looks like THIS episode.Haley Sampson is a labor of love kind of mama. She stayed active, did her prep work, went to 41 weeks and 3 days, had her water break, and pushed her baby out using tools, visualization, and a birth partner who truly showed up. Whether you're curious about pelvic floor prep, what unmedicated contractions actually feel like, or how to push effectively — Haley gives us every amazing detail.In this episode you'll learn:What a pelvic floor PT actually did every day to prepare her body for birth — including perineal stretching, meditation, strength training, wall sits with affirmations, and moreWhen to see a pelvic floor therapist during pregnancy and what "push prep" sessions actually look likeHow her husband prepared as her birth partner — studying the course, practicing techniques, and becoming her advocate in the roomWhat unmedicated contractions feel like, where she felt them, and exactly how she breathed and worked through each oneThe pushing positions, open glottis vocalizing, mirror use, and visualization that helped her bring her daughter earthsideHow the My Essential Birth course tools showed up not just in prep — but in the thick of active labor and pushingHer best advice for mamas and birth partners on advocating for yourself and building a birth plan that actually serves youBirth is hard work — but you were made for this. Tune in and let Haley remind you just how capable you really are.Don't forget to RATE & FOLLOW the Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy Podcast!Leave a Review! ⭐️ Here's how >> On Apple PodcastsFind “Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy” podcastSelect “Ratings and Reviews”Click the stars!Select “Write a Review” and tell us what was the most amazing, comforting, eye-opening thing that you loved! On SpotifyFind "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" podcastClick the 3 dots "..."Select "Rate podcast"Click the stars and write a quick review!FOLLOW "Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy" so you never miss an episode that makes pregnancy & birth feel easier!Here’s how to do it in just 2 seconds:On Apple Podcasts → Tap the “+” Follow button in the top right corner of the show page.On Spotify → Tap the “Follow” button right under the show titlesLet's Connect!Join the Course! https://www.myessentialbirth.com/getstartedEmail: hello@myessentialbirth.com.  Follow @myessentialbirth on INSTAGRAM!