The C-Section Epidemic: What Women Aren’t Being Told About Birth | Dr. Cynthia Dickter

What if everything you’ve been told about pregnancy and birth was rooted in fear—not fact? In this powerful episode of The Dr. Brighten Show, I sit down with leading OB-GYN and humanized birth advocate Dr. Cynthia Dickter, who’s been transforming maternal care across Mexico. We’re exposing the C-section epidemic, breaking down the impact of obstetric violence, and showing you how to take back control of your pregnancy experience. Whether you're preparing for birth or healing from a past one, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and seen. ✨ Expect truth bombs, evidence-based tips, and stories that will shift how you think about birth forever. 💡 Mentioned in This Episode: - Dr. Brighten's Methylated Prenatal: https://drbrightenessentials.com/products/prenatal-plus - WHO Report on Global C-Section Rates: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10196217/ - Book: Is This Normal? by Dr. Jolene Brighten - https://amzn.to/3gNiHIB - Free Pregnancy & Birth Guides: https://www.drbrighten.com 🎙 This episode is brought to you by: Dr. Brighten Essentials: https://drbrightenessentials.com  use code POD15 for 15% off  Lumebox: https://drbrighten.com/lumebox  use code drbrighten for our exclusive community discount on your purchase.   Natural Cycles: https://naturalcycles.app/DrBrighten use code DrBrighten to get 15% off an annual subscription plus a free Bluetooth thermometer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices