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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2025 · 31 MIN

183 | Hospital birth is a system (and here's how it works against you)

from The Birth Class Podcast · host Fierce Lizzie

Have you ever heard a doula or birth worker call hospital birth “the system”? That’s because it is—and it wasn’t designed with you in mind. From standardized routines to liability concerns, efficiency protocols, and financial incentives, every part of hospital birth is structured for the hospital’s benefit.Empowerment ahead ➡️ You can opt out of the system’s default routine. You just need to know how it works and how to advocate for yourself.Tune in to learn:🩺 Why hospital routines prioritize efficiency over individualized care⚖️ How liability concerns lead to over-monitoring and unnecessary interventions💰 The financial incentives behind hospital birth policies, does your OB actually get paid more for a cesarean??🏡 Why more women are choosing home birth after learning how hospitals operateIf you’re planning a hospital birth and want to stay in control of your experience, this episode is a must listen. Let’s get you informed, empowered, and ready to be the BOSS of your birth.__Enter the giveaway: instagram.com/theunmedicatedgirliesor DM me "RSVP" on instagramJoin Unmedicated Academy: unmedicatedgirlies.comor DM me "enroll" on instagram

Have you ever heard a doula or birth worker call hospital birth “the system”? That’s because it is—and it wasn’t designed with you in mind. From standardized routines to liability concerns, efficiency protocols, and financial incentives, every part of hospital birth is structured for the hospital’s benefit.Empowerment ahead ➡️ You can opt out of the system’s default routine. You just need to know how it works and how to advocate for yourself.Tune in to learn:🩺 Why hospital routines prioritize efficiency over individualized care⚖️ How liability concerns lead to over-monitoring and unnecessary interventions💰 The financial incentives behind hospital birth policies, does your OB actually get paid more for a cesarean??🏡 Why more women are choosing home birth after learning how hospitals operateIf you’re planning a hospital birth and want to stay in control of your experience, this episode is a must listen. Let’s get you informed, empowered, and ready to be the BOSS of your birth.__Enter the giveaway: instagram.com/theunmedicatedgirliesor DM me "RSVP" on instagramJoin Unmedicated Academy: unmedicatedgirlies.comor DM me "enroll" on instagram

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