Intentionally Well

Part 2: True Informed Consent Concerning Pregnancy and Birth with Teesee Logan

Dec 4, 2023

01:14:19

This is Part TWO with birth/postpartum doula Teesee Logan, as we continue to dig into the details of informed consent concerning all things pregnancy and birth. This episode specifically highlights the following...

Birth transfers and the commonly-used phrase "failed home birth"
Doula advocacy with parents during the birth process and decision-making
How situations can be exacerbated by unnecessary interventions and can cause trauma on mom/baby
Mindfulness of how lifestyle habits during pregnancy can influence the way a birth unfolds
NICU babies, and breast vs. formula feeding of NICU babies
Breast-feeding benefits and how it changes overtime to meet baby's needs
Formula feeding drawbacks and what to do if formula is needed
Unnecessary C-sections and scheduled inductions and C-sections
Parents' right to fire a provider at any time
The explanation of what a "true emergency" is during birth
Vaginal birth possibilities after having a C-section with a previous child
AND MORE...

Please see below for additional resources:

Teesee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritandgracedoula/
Teesee's Website: https://www.theggdoula.com/
Teesee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teesee.minarddixon
Resource recommended by Teesee: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/
Recommended obstetrician resource: https://www.instagram.com/birthinginstincts/
Episode here on Traditional Midwifery, Episode 5 with Michelle Piccione: https://intentionallywellwithvanessalopez.buzzsprout.com/2009046/11432491

Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/
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Email: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com

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This episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.