Taking Control of Your Birth: Empowering Moms Through Education and Advocacy | 151

Trish welcomes Colette Wagholikar, a passionate labor and delivery nurse, childbirth educator, mom of two daughters,  and creator of 'My Friends a Nurse'. They discuss the importance of education in childbirth, advocating for yourself in the delivery room, and navigating the healthcare system. Join the Calm Mama Membership:  labornursemama.com/cmsLeave a review and include your Instagram username for a chance to win our monthly raffle!Trish and Colette cover key strategies for handling unsupportive medical staff, making informed decisions, and how to use your voice effectively during labor. Colette shares valuable insights from her journey as a labor and delivery nurse and mom, and emphasizes the necessity of building a knowledgeable and supportive birth team.“ The most powerful thing in the birth room is your voice.” - Trish00:51 Meet Colette03:19 Colette's Journey in Nursing05:07 Challenges in the Hospital System09:03 Empowering Women in Childbirth15:24 Handling Difficult Situations with Nurses22:55 Dealing with Uncooperative Doctors29:22 Final Thoughts and Where to Find ColetteMore from Colette: Visit MyFriendsANurse.comListen to The Birth Link PodcastResources: Join our 5 Days to A Fearless Birth Experience and watch 5 Online Birth Classes!!🎙 FREE Birth Workshop: 3 Secrets to a Confident Birth! 🎙Want to feel prepared and in control? Watch my free workshop now!Connect w/ Trish: On InstagramOn FacebookOn YouTubeOn Pinterest On TikTokFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast ServicesNext Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then Calm Labor Confident Birth or The VBAC Lab is your next step.If you have a scheduled cesarean, take our Belly Birth Masterclass and own that experience. If you are a newly pregnant mama or just had the babe, you want to join our private pregnancy and postpartum membership, Calm Mama Society.Remember, my advice is not medical advice. Always discuss what you learn with your team. See my Disclaimer here! Also, We make a small commission from some of the links (you don’t pay any more for using our links); however some of the recommendations, we do not earn anything; we love ’em and want you to know about them.