Informed Consent and Pregnancy Care: Brittany Ferguson on Asking Better Questions

Pregnancy brings constant choices, and too often those choices are shaped by fear, pressure, or limited healthcare access instead of real understanding. When you are trying to make thoughtful medical decisions, it matters to know your voice still belongs in the room. In this episode of Village360’s Birthworks, I’m joined by Brittany Ferguson, a midwife whose approach to pregnancy care is rooted in trust, relationship, and personal agency. We talk about what it means to practice informed consent in real time, especially when medical decisions feel heavy, rushed, or hard to question. For expectant parents looking for steady midwife support, this conversation opens the door to a more grounded birth experience, a deeper understanding of reproductive health, and the kind of community resources that can make healthcare access feel more human.   Ready to connect or learn more? Visit myrvcc.org to explore our care options, upcoming prenatal classes, and community programs.   Have questions? Reach out anytime at [email protected], we’d love to hear from you.