EPISODE · Mar 4, 2025 · 26 MIN
185 | Defining informed consent, here's what you're not being told
from The Birth Class Podcast · host Fierce Lizzie
Informed consent is much more than just a signature on a form—it’s a conversation, a right, and a crucial part of making empowered decisions about your birth. But here’s the truth: hospitals rarely provide true informed consent. They give you a watered-down version, leaving you with only the options they prefer.In this episode, we’re breaking down:🩺 What informed consent really means (and why it includes informed refusal)⚖️ The manipulative verbiage ACOG uses with “shared decision-making”❌ Why signing paperwork is not the same as being truly informed📢 How to advocate for yourself and make decisions with full confidence__Learn more about Unmedicated Academy:unmedicatedgirlies.comOr DM me 'enroll' on IG
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