Ep. 9: You Are the Boss of Your Pregnancy
About this episode
This episode discusses how to take charge of your pregnancy and advocate for yourself within the medical system.
It’s easy to assume that doctors, midwives, or “the experts” know best when it comes to pregnancy — but the truth is, you are the one responsible for your body and your baby. In this episode, we’ll talk about what it looks like to be the boss of your pregnancy: how to advocate for yourself in the medical system, some basics on how to interview and hire the right provider, and why you don’t have to hand over your autonomy just because something is “policy.” You’ll also hear practical examples ...
People in this episode
Host: Allison Roose
Topics covered
- pregnancy
- self-advocacy
- medical providers
- autonomy
- interviewing providers
Keywords
- pregnancy
- advocacy
- medical providers
- autonomy
- policy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: medical system
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- Ep. 16: Breastfeeding Is Best - And My Tips to Actually Make It Successful
- Ep. 15: Your First Birth Is Not A “Trial Run” - Why Home Birth Should Be the Norm
- Ep. 14: If You've Been Told To Dread Pregnancy, Listen to This
- Ep. 13: Why Have Kids At All?
- Ep. 12: One Mom’s Journey to Owning Her Births w/ Amanda Briscoe
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