The Business of Birth: Coercion, Breech Babies, and the Truth About Inductions

Episode SummaryIn this episode, we pull back the curtain on the modern medical system to discuss the "invisible" forces shaping your birth experience. Why is it that a woman’s right to informed consent often feels like a nudge toward compliance?Dr. Elliot Berlin joins me to break down the "lost art" of breech delivery and the rise of Defensive Medicine. We explore the legal and systemic pressures that cause doctors to prioritize liability over patient autonomy, and how "watch and wait" became the most dangerous phrase in a delivery room—not for the patient, but for the provider.What We Discuss:The Death of Breech: Why a generation of doctors has lost the skill to deliver breech babies naturally, and why that limits your options.Defensive Medicine: The #1 reason doctors are sued and how "failure to act" lawsuits drive the push for unnecessary inductions and C-sections.Data vs. Coercion: How medical statistics are often framed to steer you toward a specific outcome rather than true informed consent.The "Invisible Load": Navigating the mental health toll of infertility and the anxiety that persists even after a positive pregnancy test.Reclaiming Autonomy: Practical advice for parents who want to advocate for themselves in a system built on risk-mitigation.Connect with Dr. BerlinWebsite: [https://www.google.com/search?q=InformedPregnancy.com]Podcast: The Informed Pregnancy PodcastInstagram: @doctorberlinConnect with Live to 120YouTube: @liveto120podcastInstagram: @liveto120podcastSupport the show: If this episode helped you feel more empowered in your health journey, please rate, review, and subscribe. Your support helps us bring these critical conversations to more people.#BirthRights #BreechBirth #InformedConsent #DefensiveMedicine #DrElliotBerlin #LiveTo120 #BirthAdvocacy #MaternalHealth #InfertilityAwareness #PregnancyAfterLoss