BBL 215: How to Refuse Medical Procedures During Childbirth

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Must-know: Exactly how to say no to medical procedures during childbirth!  Many mamas feel bullied and overwhelmed during labor...

...and as a pregnancy coach, I’m passionate about helping you understand your rights, advocate for yourself, and make decisions that feel right for you and your baby.  I hold nothing back in this episode!

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Topics I Cover in This Podcast:

  • How does informed consent actually work (hint: informed refusal is a critical part of it)
  • Yes, YOU can confidently advocate for your choices during pregnancy and birth
  • Discover how to revoke consent at any time (even in the middle of a procedure)… plus why this is your legal and ethical right
  • Why informed refusal is just as important as informed consent
  • Consent is ongoing—learn how you can withdraw it anytime during pregnancy and birth
  • Scheduled doesn’t mean final—how to cancel or rethink tests and procedures you’ve already agreed to  
  • Did you know the law is on your side? These case laws and medical ethics safeguard your autonomy in pregnancy and childbirth
  • Understand legal precedent: forced surgery during pregnancy is considered battery under the law
  • What is the Respectful Maternity Care Charter - and what does it mean for your experience as a birthing woman?
  • Why coercion in maternity care is unethical (and how to spot it)  
  • How to choose a care provider who respects your autonomy (especially for VBAC, twins, or breech births)
  • Dive deeper into prenatal testing—how to practice informed decision-making with every test
  • Why taking a comprehensive childbirth class is a must if you want to understand how to prevent unwanted interventions
  • “Works in real life” tips for communicating with care providers, including how to ask for time, get clarity on risks and benefits, and make informed decisions
  • Your most powerful question (plus other critical questions to handle interventions)
  • How to calmly (and effectively) decline medical procedures - without feeling angry or intimidated
  • Use your birth plan as a tool for talk with your provider, ensuring your wishes are respected (hint: use this tip way before you give birth!) 

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Things Mentioned on This Week's Podcast

(NOTE: Want a Perfect Birth Plan Template? Use this template and step-by-step videos to write a birth plan that gets your birth team on your side for a beautiful birth experience! Get the birth plan kit here.)

Handle Labor Pain

(NOTE: Want a Perfect Birth Plan Template? Use this template and step-by-step videos to write a birth plan that gets your birth team on your side for a beautiful birth experience! Get the birth plan kit here.)

Handle Labor Pain

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