180: Birth & Pregnancy: Robbery of Informed Consent

Informed consent in healthcare is crucial as it empowers individuals to make educated decisions about their medical treatment. It ensures that patients are fully aware of the potential risks, benefits, and alternatives before consenting to any medical procedure or intervention. This ethical practice fosters transparency, respect for autonomy, and a collaborative patient-provider relationship. This week, Dr. Stanton Hom sits down to discuss informed consent, and how mothers are robbed of it when they give birth within the confines of the medical system.  Unfortunately, most are completely unaware this is even happening.   Quotes: "The best way to leave the system is to never need it in the first place." – Dr. Stanton Hom "Our job is to look for the root causes and also offer an opportunity to proceed with chiropractic care." – Dr. Stanton Hom "There is an avenue where we are robbed as a species with regard to informed consent, and that is the conventional birthing system." – Dr. Stanton Hom Key Takeaways: True freedom lies in self-sufficiency. In a perfect world, the objective of healthcare is to cure and alleviate symptoms and offer alternative care options. The conventional birthing system often falls short in offering true informed consent. As a species, there's a collective need for transparency and empowerment in childbirth choices.   Highlights/Timeline: [00:01] – Introduction [02:13] – Exploring c-section rates, birth trauma, and informed choices [05:33] – Birth narratives [11:22] – Nurturing inner strength and breaking free from healthcare system dependency [17:45] – Longevity, commitment, and service in various aspects of life [22:09] – The call for informed consent awareness [22:32] – Informed consent in childbirth [31:29] – Chiropractic insights and natural birth alignment [32:05] – Empowering birth choices   Conclusion: The significance of informed consent in healthcare cannot be overstated. By ensuring that patients are well-informed about potential outcomes and alternatives, informed consent lays the foundation for a more patient-centered and ethically sound approach to healthcare.   Resources: Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/  Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast: Instagram: @futuregenpodcast, @thefuturegensd and @drstantonhom_ Facebook: Future Generations Podcast and Future Generations | Clinic of Chiropractic Website: Future Generations | Clinic of Chiropractic If you would like to learn more about the truth behind the pandemic, please check out The End of C0V1D.  Click the link to sign up: https://theendofcovid.com/ref/352/    Get the Heart of Freedom III Replay here: https://hof3replay.thefuturegen.com/hof3recording Join the Future Generations Community here: https://community.thefuturegen.com   Remember to Rate, Review and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify Follow us on Instagram: @futuregenpodcast   San Diego area residents, take advantage of our special New Patient offer exclusively for podcast listeners here. We can't wait to experience miracles with you!   Show your eyes some love with a pair of daylight or sunset (or both!) blue-light blocking glasses from Ra Optics. They have graciously offered Future Generations podcast listeners 10% off any purchase. Use code FGPOD or click here to access this discount, and let us know how your glasses are treating you!   Are you a fan of cold plunges? Did you know you can get your hands on a PORTABLE ice bath? Check out the Edge Theory Labs website to learn more about the benefits of cold plunges. Future Generations podcast listeners can enjoy $150 off any tub by using code THEFUTUREGEN. Happy plunging!