Pregnancy Decisions Explained: Rh Factor, Testing & Birth Choices | Emily Stanwyck

About this episode

Courtney Swan and Emily Stanwyck discuss pregnancy decisions, medical interventions, and empowering women with knowledge about their options.

296: I’m joined by Emily Stanwyck to dive into the conversations around pregnancy, birth, and the medical system that many women aren’t fully informed about. We talk through topics like Rh factor and RhoGAM, common interventions and testing, and how to approach pregnancy decisions with more clarity and confidence. This episode is all about understanding your options, asking better questions, and feeling more empowered in your care, whether you’re currently pregnant or planning for the future. Topics Discussed: → Rh Negative Pregnancy & RhoGAM → Informed Consent in Pregnancy Care → Hospital Birth vs Home Birth → Pregnancy After 35 → Routine Testing & Interventions → Vitamin K & Newborn Care → Fear-Based vs Individualized Care Sponsored By: → Cowboy Colostrum | Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code REALFOODOLOGY at ⁠https://cowboycolostrum.com/realfoodology⁠ → Our Place | Stop cooking with toxic cookware and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit https://fromourplace.com/REALFOODOLOGY and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 10% off sitewide. With a 100-day risk-free trial, plus free shipping and returns, you can try this game-changing cookware with zero risk → Manukora | Head to…

People in this episode

Host: Courtney Swan

Guest: Emily Stanwyck

Topics covered

• Pregnancy
• Birth Choices
• Medical System
• Rh Factor
• Informed Consent
• Testing and Interventions
• Empowerment in Care

Keywords

• Rh Negative Pregnancy
• RhoGAM
• Hospital Birth
• Home Birth
• Pregnancy After 35
• Routine Testing
• Vitamin K
• Newborn Care

Sponsors

Cowboy Colostrum, Our Place, Manukora

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