From 3cm to 10cm in One Hour: Our Student Gabi’s Birth Story | 250

Hey mamas! I am SO excited to share this episode with you. Today I’m chatting with Gabi, one of my Calm Labor Confident Birth students who also activated her Labor Bat Signal. She’s here to tell the raw, real story of bringing her fiery little girl into the world on January 26th, 2025.Gabi went from measuring small with low fluid at 38+5, to an induction she didn’t plan for, a midwife who wanted to break her water way too early, a deceleration scare, and back-to-back contractions that had her questioning everything… to going from 2-3 cm to 10 cm in ONE HOUR and pushing her baby out in just 18 minutes (six pushes!) on hands and knees.She stayed calm and confident because she had the knowledge, the tools, the mantras ("You're one contraction away from meeting your baby"), and the support from the Labor Bat Signal when it mattered most. The toilet was her magic dilation station, she advocated like a boss, and she walked away feeling completely empowered - even when her birth map took some unexpected turns.This episode is proof that when you know your options, trust your body, and have the right support, you can handle whatever labor throws at you.Key takeaways you’ll love:Why a birth map (not a rigid plan) is everythingThe power of saying “no” when you know whyHow the toilet can be your best friend in laborWhy the Labor Bat Signal is a game-changer (especially when things shift fast)Turning fear into fierce advocacy in real timeIf you’re pregnant and want to feel prepared, calm, and confident - no matter how your birth unfolds - this one’s for you. Gabi’s story will fire you up!Helpful Timestamps:00:00 Gabi’s Birth Story05:26 Labor Bat Signal07:29 Low Fluid Diagnosis08:55 Induction Advice 10:53 Pitocin Pressure Begins12:21 Toilet Dilation Station14:40 Urge to Push15:39 Toilet to Ten Centimeters19:10 Advocacy and Pitocin Decisions21:44 Empowered Birth Map Mindset22:52 Tear Stitch and Baby TwoJoin The Calm Labor Birth Bundle - everything you need from bump to baby! Use code POD50 for $50 off!Over 15k mamas have used our classes to prepare for a birth that they love 🤍⭐ Download immediately ⭐App available ⭐Life-time access⭐Connect w/ Trish: On InstagramOn YouTubeFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services