Birth Rights, Medical Bills & Legal Advocacy with Andi Orwoll, Esq. | MaternalRx

Birth Rights, Medical Bills & Legal Advocacy with Andi Orwoll, Esq. | MaternalRx

June 4, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 2524

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This episode features a discussion on the legal and financial challenges families face during pregnancy and postpartum, with insights from attorney Andi Orwoll.

Birth Rights, Medical Bills & Maternal Advocacy with Andi Orwoll, EsqIn this powerful episode of MaternalRx, Dr. Danielle Plummer sits down with Nevada attorney and founder of Your Legal Doula, Andi Orwoll, to discuss the often-overlooked legal and financial realities families face during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery.From navigating IVF paperwork and unexpected C-sections to battling insurance denials and understanding birth rights, Andi shares how her own journey into motherhood inspired her to create a legal advocacy practice specifically for pregnant and postpartum families.This conversation explores the intersection of maternal health, patient advocacy, legal protections, informed consent, workplace rights, and the emotional toll of navigating the U.S. healthcare system during one of life’s most vulnerable seasons.In this episode, we discuss:- Why birth rights matter- The legal gaps in maternal healthcare- Insurance denials and surprise medical bills- IVF, fertility care, and the hidden administrative burden- Informed consent and patient advocacy during labor- The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)- The midwifery model of care vs. traditional obstetric…

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