Dr. Jennifer Lincoln on What to Consider For Your Birth Plan

About this episode

Dr. Jennifer Lincoln discusses important considerations for creating a birth plan and empowering women during labor and delivery.

This week, Dr. Jennifer Lincoln joins The Mom Room to discuss various topics from her new book The Birth Book . What is considered normal when giving birth? How do I make a birth plan? What is the difference between a midwife and OBGYN? Do I need to deliver while laying on my back if I have an epidural? There have been countless books written all about pregnancy, but there hasn't been one that talks all about labor and delivery from someone who actually does it for a living. Giving birth is an extremely heightened anxiety scenario where everything can feel overwhelming and out of control, but Dr. Lincoln wants to empower women to have autonomy over their body, stand firm in their choices, but also consider options just in case the initial plan gets redirected. If you're pregnant, about to deliver, or planning for the future, this episode will give you the awareness and preparedness you need so that you can stand up for yourself and your needs in the delivery room. FOLLOW DR. JENNIFER LINCOLN Instagram - @drjenniferlincoln Check out her book The Birth Book THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Quince - Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to  Quince.com/MOMROOM  for free…

People in this episode

Host: Renee Reina

Guest: Dr. Jennifer Lincoln

Topics covered

• birth plan
• labor and delivery
• pregnancy
• midwife vs OBGYN
• empowerment in childbirth

Keywords

• birth plan
• labor
• delivery
• pregnancy
• midwife
• OBGYN
• epidural
• autonomy
• childbirth

Sponsors

Quince, Wayfair, Little Spoon

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Birth Book

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