Ep 64: You're Not Allowed to Not Allow Me - Pathways Article Review

Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode, Doula Rachael and Dr. Shannon discuss the Pathways to Family Wellness article: “You’re Not Allowed to Not Allow Me.  Reclaiming the rights of mothers during birth.”  Although this is an article from 2015, the topic surrounding certain words that providers use is still relevant.  Our words have power. Words can instill strength or fear and words can give confidence or doubt. The words we think are also powerful.  This article discusses the word “allow” as it pertains to providers communicating to expecting families about “allowing '' certain things such as VBAC’s, eating and drinking during labor, pushing in upright positions, and various other options.  “What woman who has experienced nine months of language like “we can’t let you” and “you’re not allowed” is going to suddenly have the wherewithal to refuse an unnecessary surgery - or to even know that she has the right to do so?”The article concludes with four simple ways to take back that power, to feel empowered with your birth and birth experience, and to create a birth support team that encourages shared-decision making conversations between the provider and expecting family.  Resources:You’re Not Allowed to Not Allow Me This article appeared in Pathways to Family Wellness magazine, Issue #47 and #64.Author: Cristen Pascucci - View Author BioIf you like what you are hearing and you don’t want to miss our newest episodes, be sure and tap subscribe. Your support is greatly appreciated.Follow us on Instagram:Aligned Birthwww.instagram.com/aligned_birtDr. Shannonwww.instagram.com/sunrise_chiropractic_wellnessDoula Rachaelwww.instagram.com/northatlantabirthCheck out our individual websites:Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness - www.sunrisechiropracticandwellness.comNorth Atlanta Birth Services - www.northatlantabirth.comDisclaimerThe information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast.  The podcast hosts take no money from affiliate links provided in the show notes. Support the showWant to show your support? Want to help us continue doing this important and impactful work: Support the Show (we greatly appreciate it!)Don't miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth CommunityInstagram: Aligned Birth Email: [email protected] Find us online:Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness North Atlanta Birth Services Editing: Godfrey SoundMusic: "Freedom” by RoaDisclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This disclaimer includes  all guests or contributors to the podcast.