EP 170 \ Your Birth, Not Their Schedule: Why Holiday Inductions Aren’t Necessary

Feeling pressure to be induced just because it’s Thanksgiving… or Christmas… or because your provider wants to “get things done before the holiday”? Mama, your birth is not meant to fit neatly into someone else’s calendar. In this republished episode from 2024, Lori Morris, CNM, unpacks the truth behind “holiday inductions”—why they’re almost never medically necessary, how to recognize convenience-based pressure, and how to confidently stand firm in God’s timing and your body’s design. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔ What’s actually evidence-based when it comes to induction ✔ Why holiday schedules should not determine your birth decisions ✔ How to discern a true medical indication vs. convenience ✔ The real risks that come with unnecessary induction ✔ How to advocate for yourself with clarity and confidence ✔ Encouragement for trusting God’s wisdom in your pregnancy Whether this is your first baby or your fifth, this conversation will help you feel informed, grounded, and empowered to make decisions aligned with your body and God’s design. ✨ Want deeper support throughout pregnancy, birth, or postpartum? Apply for my 1:1 coaching mentorship here: go.yourbirthgodsway.com/coachinginterest Guided by midwifery wisdom, root-cause healing, and biblical truth. This is the newly rebranded podcast, formerly known as "Your Birth, God's Way". If you are pregnant, please look back on your podcast app for over 140 episodes dealing exclusively with pregnancy topics! Helpful Links: — BIBLE STUDY - FREE Bible Study Course - How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation - https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-sure-of-your-salvation -- COACHING - If you're tired of shallow, cheap, meaningless connections in pregnancy that leave you feeling passed over and confused, Virtual Prenatal Coaching might be for you. If you're ready to invest in coaching that will bring REAL results and REAL change, not only now but for the future of your family and your children's families, let's talk about how this 1-on-1 coaching might be just what you've been looking for! Go here to learn more - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/coachinginterest -- If you are not pregnant, you're sick and tired of being sick and tired, and you're ready for something different - something to help you finally look and feel like yourself again, my 1:1 Concierge Wellness Coaching is for YOU! Learn more at morriswellnessservices.com! — CHRISTIAN CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION - Sign up HERE for the Your Birth, God's Way Online Christian Childbirth Course! This is a COMPLETE childbirth education course with a God-led foundation taught by a certified nurse-midwife with over 20 years of experience in all sides of the maternity world! - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/cec — HOME BIRTH PREP - Having a home birth and need help getting prepared? Sign up HERE for the Home Birth Prep Course. — homebirthprep.com — MERCH - Get Christian pregnancy and birth merch HERE - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/store — RESOURCES & LINKS - All of Lori's Recommended Resources HERE - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/resources Got questions? Email [e-mail] Leave me a message -- https://www.speakpipe.com/yourbirthgodsway Social Media Links: Follow Lori on Instagram! @lori_morris_cnmSubscribe to my YouTube channel - youtube.com/ifmamaainthealthyJoin Lori's Facebook Page! facebook.com/lorimorriscnmJoin Our Exclusive Online Christian Women's Wellness Community -- facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway Learn more about pregnancy at go.yourbirthgodsway.com! Learn how to reclaim your health at every season of motherhood at morriswellnessservices.com ! DISCLAIMER: Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife. Nothing in this podcast shall; be construed as medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not mean that we have entered into a patient-care provider relationship. While I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, content is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. You must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care. Talk with your own care provider before putting any information here into practice. Weigh all risks and benefits for yourself knowing that no outcome can be guaranteed. I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your choices. Some links may be affiliate links which provide me a small commission when you purchase through them. This does not cost you anything at all and it allows me to continue providing you with the content you love.