In today’s podcast episode, I interview Gina Mundy, an experienced childbirth attorney who shares her insights and expertise on how to have a safer childbirth experience. While I typically focus on preconception health, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to interview Gina on this very important topic about how to have a safer childbirth. She emphasizes the importance of preparing for childbirth, understanding your delivery team, choosing the right doctor, and having a birth partner or advocate to support you during the process. Gina’s goal is to empower parents to make informed decisions and avoid the mistakes and complications she has witnessed in her career. Although you may not be pregnant yet, make sure to save or bookmark this episode for when you do, it will provide you with great tools to help you have a safe and healthy childbirth.

Episode Highlights:

• Gina's background and how she got into this field of law 
• The importance of preparing for childbirth and understanding the delivery team
• Key factors to consider when choosing an OB/GYN doctor
• The role of a "baby advocate" during labor and delivery 
• Common issues and mistakes seen in childbirth cases, including pitocin (oxytocin) use, busy labor units, and water breaking 
• Preparing physically for childbirth through pelvic floor therapy
• Gina's advice for those trying to conceive

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• For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/111

 

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