How to Advocate for Yourself in the Delivery Room

In this inaugural episode, host Kim Marie, a birth and postpartum doula, pediatric sleep specialist, childbirth educator, and lactation consultant, introduces a sacred space created to educate, empower, and restore confidence for women navigating pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.Rooted in faith, evidence-based care, and real-world advocacy, this episode breaks down why “just having a baby” is no longer enough—and why informed consent, preparation, and support matter now more than ever. Kim Marie unpacks: What Womb & Word truly represents—life, intuition, vulnerability, and God’s Word The realities of maternal health today, especially for marginalized communities Why advocacy in the labor and delivery room is essential (and not confrontational) The B.R.A.I.N. framework for making empowered medical decisions Common advocacy traps families fall into—and how to avoid themThe vital role of doulas in improving birth outcomes and protecting maternal wellbeing This episode is a wake-up call and an invitation—to slow down, ask questions, trust your body, lean into faith, and reclaim your voice in the birth space. Whether you’re pregnant, postpartumNeed a Doula? Visit: www.velahaven.comCheck here for all social links: https://linktr.ee/wombandwordpodcast