008: Navigating Pregnancy and Birth: The Power of Informed Consent and Autonomy, Pt 2/3

Today's show is part two of our early education series and Ashley and I dive into the crucial topics of informed consent and autonomy during pregnancy and birth. And honestly, they extend through postpartum. Drawing from our own experiences and perspectives, we want you to join the conversation about the importance of being fully informed and empowered to make decisions about your own care. We explore in detail the concept of boundaries and the immense power that comes with saying "no" when it's necessary. We recognize that consent is not just a checkbox on a form but a fundamental aspect of respecting a person's autonomy and bodily integrity. Throughout the conversation, we explore the evolving attitudes towards consent within the medical field and the limitations of relying solely on signed consent forms(Yay Gen Z!!). We emphasize the need for a shift in mindset, where supporting individual choices and providing comprehensive information become the norm in appointments and at the hospital. Leave your comments, thoughts, and questions! Stay tuned for our next episode(Part 3), where we will focus on the topic of Connection. Let's connect: Have questions or comments for this episode? [email protected]   Work with Care or Ashley: 858-251-4204   Join us on Socials: Instagram: @BirthEducationCenter TikTok: @BirthEducationCenter YouTube: @BirthEducationCenter FB: @BirthEducationCenter LinkedIn: @CareMesser   Online Courses: OMG I'm Pregnant Induction 101 Mental Health  Newborn Procedures Epidurals Explained Meditations/Journal   For Doulas Only - Ebook and Visualization