Informed Consent & Advocacy with Doula Suzzie Vehrs

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The Birth Rebel Podcast

Angel Wauthier

74 episodes

5 days ago

"The Birth Rebel Podcast" is the red pill pregnancy and birth podcast. Hosted by a Birth Doula, Lactation Counselor, and Childbirth Educator, Angel Wauthier. This podcast focuses on sounding the alarm on organizational corruption, modern birth practices that affect the long-term health of women and their babies, and how we can work towards creating a healthier world, starting with the perinatal space. This podcast is where science meets intuition, where evidence-based education and a natural, holistic lifestyle coexist without apology. This is The Birth Rebel Podcast.

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Informed Consent & Advocacy with Doula Suzzie Vehrs - 70

The Birth Rebel Podcast

1 hour 13 minutes 1 second

8 months ago

Informed Consent & Advocacy with Doula Suzzie Vehrs - 70

In this episode of the Birth Rebel Podcast, host Angel dives into a deep conversation with guest doula Suzzie about the importance of informed consent, advocacy, and personalized birth plans. They discuss the impact of individual preferences, how to navigate hospital interventions, and share personal birthing experiences. Angel shares tips on how to prepare for empowered birth choices, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's rights and working collaboratively with healthcare providers. The episode also offers practical advice for expecting mothers and birth workers on making authentic, informed decisions to achieve positive birth outcomes.

00:00 Introduction to the Birth Rebel Podcast

00:51 Welcoming Today's Guest: Suzzie the Doula

01:37 Suzzie’s Chaotic Week and Power Outage

01:57 Diving into Informed Consent

04:02 Suzzie’s Journey into Birth Work

11:16 Choosing the Right Midwife

17:24 Navigating Hospital Births and VBACs

22:03 Challenges and Triumphs in Birth Work

35:25 Preparing for Emotional Challenges in Motherhood

36:08 Mental Preparation During Pregnancy

37:58 The Brewer's Diet Explained

39:47 Positive Birth Stories and Visualization

40:33 Setting Boundaries and Partner Support

41:50 The Importance of Lifestyle Changes

45:20 Understanding Your Rights and Choosing Providers

46:53 Personalized Birth Plans and Communication

49:19 Daily Choices and Their Impact on Birth

58:31 Advocacy and Informed Consent

01:08:30 Building Relationships with Medical Staff

01:09:06 Final Thoughts and Resources

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