Doula Chat | Maternity Statistics Vs Intervention-Free Birth

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In this ep:Welcome back after a little break! So wonderful to be bringing you doula chats this season - musings and educational solo episodes designed to help you feel powerful and prepared through your pregnancy, birth and parenting journey. For the first episode of series 4 I'm opening with my musings on the current maternity system and the many layers of reasons why so many people plan for an intervention-free birth and end up being wheeled into theatre for an emergency. In this episode I explore some of the themes impacting maternity care, why it's not as simple as saying 'birth is safer now' and what you can do, whilst pregnant, to advocate for yourself to receive personalised, supportive care.A little disclaimer:As a doula, my passion and focus is always helping women understand their options, protect their rights as human beings, and helping them feel powerful - whatever their birth looks like. Whilst this podcast is not designed as medical advice, it is focused on helping you have a curious approach to the things that are recommended and ensuring that your rights are protected and upheld.Risk perception within the National Health Service (NHS) is not a uniform or purely objective assessment. Instead, it is a highly subjective, multi-dimensional process shaped by a complex interplay of individual, organisational, clinical, and external factors. These factors can lead to significant discrepancies between how risks are perceived by staff, managers, and patients, affecting safety, care delivery, and decision-making.Lived experiences of women matter. The way we feel and our mental health during our birth experiences is incredibly important, and policy is not law. You are well within your legal and human rights to explore if the care you are receiving is right for YOU.Helpful resources:Birth Rights AIMSMore from Me:✨ Download the My Pocket Doula App® – your go-to guide for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support👩‍🍼 Work with me 1:1 or explore birth prep options📸 Follow on Instagram: @journeyaheaddoula Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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