When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned: Patients’ Rights, Medical Records, and Advocacy in the Delivery Room

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of patient rights and advocacy in the delivery room, especially for those pregnant after loss.

When you’re pregnant after loss, every appointment can feel overwhelming and every decision can feel high-stakes. In this powerful episode of Cry It Out Loud! , we’re joined by Savannah June, BSN, RN, C-EFM, the Savvy Legal Nurse , who assists attorneys nationwide by reviewing medical cases involving high-risk OB, maternal-fetal medicine, and electronic fetal monitoring. Savannah breaks down what every expecting parent needs to know when a birth plan doesn’t go as planned from understanding who is actually on your care team , to using your medical records and patient portals , to slowing down decisions and giving informed consent . Drawing from her experience bridging healthcare and medical-legal advocacy, she shares the language that empowers parents, the questions that protect you, and the rights too many families don’t realize they have until it’s too late. This episode is essential listening for anyone who is pregnant after miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or birth trauma , as well as partners, doulas, and advocates who want to support families through informed, compassionate care. Knowledge is power and advocacy can be life-changing. 👉 Learn how to honor your baby…

People in this episode

Guest: Savannah June

Topics covered

• patient rights
• medical records
• advocacy
• high-risk pregnancy
• informed consent
• birth trauma

Keywords

• pregnancy after loss
• birth plan
• care team
• medical advocacy
• electronic fetal monitoring
• miscarriage
• stillbirth
• infant loss

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chasing the Rainbows

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