Beyond the Delivery Room: How to Prevent Birth Trauma with Attorney and Author Gina Mundy

100 Transformative Conversations. One Urgent Mission: Reclaiming Birth Sovereignty. In this episode Colli speaks with birth injury attorney and author Gina Mundy about recurring medical patterns that turn joyful births into trauma. Gina explains how inductions, Pitocin dosing, breaking the water, and delivery-room power dynamics can lead to preventable harm - -  and what parents and loved ones can do to advocate for safer outcomes. Gina shares practical advocacy tips, the role of doulas and family members, and the key takeaways from her book "A Parent's Guide to a Safer Childbirth," plus where listeners can find more resources to prepare for a healthier delivery. Beyond the Delivery Room: How to Prevent Birth Trauma with Gina Mundy Episode Summary: In this episode, we sit down with Gina Mundy, a powerhouse birth injury attorney and best-selling author with over 23 years of experience analyzing medical records. Gina reveals the "hidden" dynamics of the labor and delivery room—from the risks of Pitocin and broken bags of water to the surprising dangers of wireless monitoring. We discuss why high-achieving, prepared parents are the best defense against systemic medical errors. If you are expecting, or supporting someone who is, this episode is a blueprint for your sovereignty and safety. Key Topics Covered: The Advocacy Gap: Why being "polite" in a delivery room can lead to preventable complications. Pitocin Protocols: How rapid escalation of drugs often leads to emergency C-sections and how to advocate for a safer, slower pace. The Truth About Technology: Why wireless fetal monitoring might be a step backward in patient safety. The Power of the Advocate: Why you need a "third set of eyes" in the room—and why doulas are a game-changer for prevention. Systemic Recovery: Gina’s personal mission to ensure no family has to navigate the trauma of birth injuries. Resources Mentioned: Gina’s Book: A Parent's Guide to a Safer Childbirth (Available on Amazon) Website/Guidance: ginamundi.com Educational Resources: Gina’s YouTube Channel