Routine Things in Labor You Might Want To Refuse with Dr. Fran - Episode 148

There are a lot of routine things that we normally just do unless you'd rather do something else. That doesn't mean you can't refuse them. It means you just need to know why we normally do them, and why you're making another choice. Today's guest is Dr. Franziska Haydanek, an ObGyn attending, former blogger, current TIktok obsessed, and mama of two young children. Find her on Tiktok @pagingdrfran for TONS of great pregnancy information! This episode was inspired by chater 5 of The Online Prenatal Class for Couples where we chat about routines in the hospital. Big thanks to our sponsor The Online Prenatal Class for Couples -- where you can learn about what normally happens, and get the tools you need to communicate with your healthcare team. In this episode Breaking your water in labor. Continuous fetal monitoring Vaginal exams Pushing at complete Other things that might interest you My Pregnurse Glossary of Pregnancy Terms. Refusing vaginal exams Do you need IV fluids in labor? Producer: Drew Erickson