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- 55 | The Truth About Breech Birth: What Your Doctor Might Not Tell You
Shared Decision Making Guide
Digital Birth Plan Builder
Birth & Health Clarity Call
If your baby is breech, you do not automatically need a c-section. Learn the facts about fetal positioning and your options.
A breech position often causes anxiety, but understanding your choices is the first step toward feeling empowered. This video explains why babies end up in a breech presentation, explores evidence-based methods for turning a baby, and discusses the reality of vaginal breech birth. Whether you are navigating prenatal appointments or planning your delivery, this information helps you advocate for yourself.
Timestamps
0:00 Navigating a Breech Diagnosis
1:16 The Reality of Breech at Term
3:13 The Critical 36-Week Window
5:31 How an External Version Works
12:37 Considering a Planned C-Section
16:48 Finding Peace in Your Birth Story
💛 Need clarity for your pregnancy journey? The Birth & Health Clarity Call is a one-on-one educational conversation designed to supplement your care—helping you better understand what you’ve been told, organize your questions, and decide what concerns need follow-up.
👉 Book here: https://stan.store/DocWoodus/p/birth--health-clarity-call
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👇 Watch now. And share this with a mama who needs it.
✨ If you care about safer births and evidence-based information, hit SUBSCRIBE — your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough.
💬 Join the Conversation:
If this episode blessed you, leave a comment or review to help other mamas find it.
💖 Go Deeper With Dr. Woodus:
Your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough. Come join our village of faith-filled Black mamas and maternal-health experts inside the Melanin Maternity Community → https://melaninmaternity.com
👩🏾⚕️Hosted by Dr. Tiffany Woodus, OBGYN, wife, mama, and advocate for eliminating Black maternal health disparities.
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APPLY TO SHARE YOUR BIRTH STORY ON THE PODCAST: www.blackbirthstoriespodcast.com
JOIN OUR DIGITAL BLACK BIRTH COMMUNITY: www.melaninmaternity.com
FREE RESOURCES:
A BLACK WOMEN'S GUIDE TO SHARED DECISION MAKING: https://woodusobgyn.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/30c95ef5-9a9a-478a-94ed-5afece6062e0
FREE checklist to help you find the right Women's Health Partner for you: https://bit.ly/OBGYNchecklist
Want to learn more about Dr. Tiffany Woodus? Click here: https://youtu.be/BFgLtOJDMS8
If you found this content helpful, subscribe now: http://youtube.com/woodusobgyn
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Affiliate disclosure: These are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Using them helps support our mission to eliminate Black maternal health disparities.
Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.
22 min - 54 | Is a Non-Stress Test Bad News? The Truth Every Pregnant Mom Should Know
Shared Decision Making Guide
Digital Birth Plan Builder
Birth & Health Clarity Call
Your OBGYN just ordered a non-stress test, and now your mind is racing. Sis, take a breath. In this episode of Black Birth Stories, board-certified OBGYN Dr. Tiffany Woodus explains why a non-stress test (NST) gets ordered during pregnancy, how the test works, what reactive and nonreactive results really mean, and when to pick up the phone about your baby's movements.
You'll hear real-life (details changed) stories about decreased fetal movement, a car accident with no symptoms, and a high-risk pregnancy with weekly testing. We also talk honestly about advanced maternal age and why age alone does not automatically mean routine testing.
Timestamps
0:00 Demystifying the Nonstress Test
2:43 What Actually Happens During the Test
4:00 Who Needs Extra Monitoring?
5:35 Decoding Your Results
8:21 Why Feeling Fine Isn't Enough
💛 Need clarity for your pregnancy journey? The Birth & Health Clarity Call is a one-on-one educational conversation designed to supplement your care—helping you better understand what you’ve been told, organize your questions, and decide what concerns need follow-up.
👉 Book here: https://stan.store/DocWoodus/p/birth--health-clarity-call
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👇 Watch now. And share this with a mama who needs it.
✨ If you care about safer births and evidence-based information, hit SUBSCRIBE — your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough.
💬 Join the Conversation:
If this episode blessed you, leave a comment or review to help other mamas find it.
💖 Go Deeper With Dr. Woodus:
Your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough. Come join our village of faith-filled Black mamas and maternal-health experts inside the Melanin Maternity Community → https://melaninmaternity.com
👩🏾⚕️Hosted by Dr. Tiffany Woodus, OBGYN, wife, mama, and advocate for eliminating Black maternal health disparities.
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APPLY TO SHARE YOUR BIRTH STORY ON THE PODCAST: www.blackbirthstoriespodcast.com
JOIN OUR DIGITAL BLACK BIRTH COMMUNITY: www.melaninmaternity.com
FREE RESOURCES:
A BLACK WOMEN'S GUIDE TO SHARED DECISION MAKING: https://woodusobgyn.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/30c95ef5-9a9a-478a-94ed-5afece6062e0
FREE checklist to help you find the right Women's Health Partner for you: https://bit.ly/OBGYNchecklist
Want to learn more about Dr. Tiffany Woodus? Click here: https://youtu.be/BFgLtOJDMS8
If you found this content helpful, subscribe now: http://youtube.com/woodusobgyn
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Affiliate disclosure: These are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Using them helps support our mission to eliminate Black maternal health disparities.
Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.
17 min - 53 | Think You're Safe After Birth? Why You Need To Watch For This
Postpartum: Is This Normal App
Digital Birth Plan Builder
Birth & Health Clarity Call
Delivery is not the finish line. You can have normal blood pressure your entire pregnancy and still develop preeclampsia after your baby arrives, sometimes up to six weeks later. In this episode, we walk through the five warning signs of postpartum preeclampsia, including the one most moms never hear about: trouble breathing from fluid in the lungs.
You'll learn who is at higher risk (and why that risk for Black women is about systems, not biology), how to take your blood pressure correctly at home, the exact numbers that mean "call your provider" versus "act now," and what really happens if you have to come back to the hospital.
Timestamps
00:00 The Hidden Danger After Delivery
1:05 Delivery Is Not the Finish Line
3:11 Five Warning Signs to Watch For
5:28 Lessons from Recent Patient Cases
9:43 Taking Control of Your Health
💛 Need clarity for your pregnancy journey? The Birth & Health Clarity Call is a one-on-one educational conversation designed to supplement your care—helping you better understand what you’ve been told, organize your questions, and decide what concerns need follow-up.
👉 Book here: https://stan.store/DocWoodus/p/birth--health-clarity-call
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👇 Watch now. And share this with a mama who needs it.
✨ If you care about safer births and evidence-based information, hit SUBSCRIBE — your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough.
💬 Join the Conversation:
If this episode blessed you, leave a comment or review to help other mamas find it.
💖 Go Deeper With Dr. Woodus:
Your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough. Come join our village of faith-filled Black mamas and maternal-health experts inside the Melanin Maternity Community → https://melaninmaternity.com
👩🏾⚕️Hosted by Dr. Tiffany Woodus, OBGYN, wife, mama, and advocate for eliminating Black maternal health disparities.
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APPLY TO SHARE YOUR BIRTH STORY ON THE PODCAST: www.blackbirthstoriespodcast.com
JOIN OUR DIGITAL BLACK BIRTH COMMUNITY: www.melaninmaternity.com
FREE RESOURCES:
A BLACK WOMEN'S GUIDE TO SHARED DECISION MAKING: https://woodusobgyn.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/30c95ef5-9a9a-478a-94ed-5afece6062e0
FREE checklist to help you find the right Women's Health Partner for you: https://bit.ly/OBGYNchecklist
Want to learn more about Dr. Tiffany Woodus? Click here: https://youtu.be/BFgLtOJDMS8
If you found this content helpful, subscribe now: http://youtube.com/woodusobgyn
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Affiliate disclosure: These are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Using them helps support our mission to eliminate Black maternal health disparities.
Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.
17 min - 52 | Is Your Baby Moving Less? How to Know When It's Time to Worry
GUIDE TO SHARED DECISION MAKING
Digital Birth Plan Builder
Birth & Health Clarity Call
Your baby was moving all morning, and now things feel quiet. Before you panic, Dr. Tiffany Woodus breaks down exactly why fetal movement changes as pregnancy progresses — from running out of room near your due date, to sleep-wake cycles, to why nighttime often feels busier than the day. Then she gives you the ACOG-backed number that tells you when it's time to call your provider or head to labor and delivery, and why trusting yourself enough to make that call is one of the clearest forms of advocacy for you and your baby.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:34 Why movement feels different, not gone
01:34 The other normal reasons movement feels different
04:27 What to actually do — the number
06:54 Trusting yourself is advocacy
07:44 What happens next?
09:21 Outro & Clarity Call
💛 Need clarity for your pregnancy journey? The Birth & Health Clarity Call is a one-on-one educational conversation designed to supplement your care—helping you better understand what you’ve been told, organize your questions, and decide what concerns need follow-up.
👉 Book here: https://stan.store/DocWoodus/p/birth--health-clarity-call
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👇 Watch now. And share this with a mama who needs it.
✨ If you care about safer births and evidence-based information, hit SUBSCRIBE — your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough.
💬 Join the Conversation:
If this episode blessed you, leave a comment or review to help other mamas find it.
💖 Go Deeper With Dr. Woodus:
Your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough. Come join our village of faith-filled Black mamas and maternal-health experts inside the Melanin Maternity Community → https://melaninmaternity.com
👩🏾⚕️Hosted by Dr. Tiffany Woodus, OBGYN, wife, mama, and advocate for eliminating Black maternal health disparities.
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APPLY TO SHARE YOUR BIRTH STORY ON THE PODCAST: www.blackbirthstoriespodcast.com
JOIN OUR DIGITAL BLACK BIRTH COMMUNITY: www.melaninmaternity.com
FREE RESOURCES:
A BLACK WOMEN'S GUIDE TO SHARED DECISION MAKING: https://woodusobgyn.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/30c95ef5-9a9a-478a-94ed-5afece6062e0
FREE checklist to help you find the right Women's Health Partner for you: https://bit.ly/OBGYNchecklist
Want to learn more about Dr. Tiffany Woodus? Click here: https://youtu.be/BFgLtOJDMS8
If you found this content helpful, subscribe now: http://youtube.com/woodusobgyn
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Affiliate disclosure: These are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Using them helps support our mission to eliminate Black maternal health disparities.
Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.
11 min - 51 | Nobody Prepares You For This Part of Labor (And That's a Problem)
GUIDE TO SHARED DECISION MAKING
Digital Birth Plan Builder
Birth & Health Clarity Call
Nobody prepares you for the parts of labor that don't make it into the pamphlet — and that's a problem. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Woodus breaks down why a shift in your birth plan, big or small, was never proof that you failed. From the small, universal loss-of-control moments to the big medical pivots like induction or an unplanned C-section, this episode walks you through them all. Learn how choosing the right OB, leaning on your Village, practicing shared decision making with the BRAIN framework, and using your advocacy voice can carry you through any pivot — without losing your voice in your own story.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:56 The small, universal loss-of-control moments
06:16 The big pivots, and why they don't cancel your birth
14:00 Faith and Flexibility in your birth plan
16:20 Outro-Birth & Health Clarity Call
💛 Need clarity for your pregnancy journey? The Birth & Health Clarity Call is a one-on-one educational conversation designed to supplement your care—helping you better understand what you’ve been told, organize your questions, and decide what concerns need follow-up.
👉 Book here: https://stan.store/DocWoodus/p/birth--health-clarity-call
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👇 Watch now. And share this with a mama who needs it.
✨ If you care about safer births and evidence-based information, hit SUBSCRIBE — your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough.
💬 Join the Conversation:
If this episode blessed you, leave a comment or review to help other mamas find it.
💖 Go Deeper With Dr. Woodus:
Your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough. Come join our village of faith-filled Black mamas and maternal-health experts inside the Melanin Maternity Community → https://melaninmaternity.com
👩🏾⚕️Hosted by Dr. Tiffany Woodus, OBGYN, wife, mama, and advocate for eliminating Black maternal health disparities.
**********************************************************
APPLY TO SHARE YOUR BIRTH STORY ON THE PODCAST: www.blackbirthstoriespodcast.com
JOIN OUR DIGITAL BLACK BIRTH COMMUNITY: www.melaninmaternity.com
FREE RESOURCES:
A BLACK WOMEN'S GUIDE TO SHARED DECISION MAKING: https://woodusobgyn.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/30c95ef5-9a9a-478a-94ed-5afece6062e0
FREE checklist to help you find the right Women's Health Partner for you: https://bit.ly/OBGYNchecklist
Want to learn more about Dr. Tiffany Woodus? Click here: https://youtu.be/BFgLtOJDMS8
If you found this content helpful, subscribe now: http://youtube.com/woodusobgyn
**********************************************************
Affiliate disclosure: These are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Using them helps support our mission to eliminate Black maternal health disparities.
Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.
19 min - 50 | Postpartum Is Not the Finish Line-What Most New Moms Get Wrong After Birth
Postpartum: Is This Normal App
Digital Birth Plan Builder
Birth & Health Clarity Call
Most maternal deaths happen after birth — not during it. And most new moms go home from the hospital with a newborn, a discharge paper, and no plan for what comes next.
In this final episode of the Birth Plan Builder series, Dr. Tiffany Woodus — Board-Certified OBGYN with 20 years of experience and over 3,000 babies delivered — breaks down what actually happens in the six-week postpartum window, what warning signs new moms are most likely to dismiss, and how to bridge from your birth plan into a real postpartum monitoring strategy.
Including the symptom that sent one of her patients to the ER at ten days postpartum — and what she wishes that patient had known before she ever left the hospital.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction-Most maternal deaths happen after birth, not during it
01:00 The postpartum gap — discharge to six weeks
04:57 Normal vs. not normal: the clinical framework
05:36 Bleeding — what to watch for
06:26 Blood pressure — the warning signs most women miss
07:40 Emotional health — baby blues vs. postpartum depression
08:31 From your birth plan to your postpartum plan
11:17 Postpartum: Is This Normal? — how to get it
14:31 Watch this next: High Risk Pregnancy and Birth Plans
💛 Need clarity for your pregnancy journey? The Birth & Health Clarity Call is a one-on-one educational conversation designed to supplement your care—helping you better understand what you’ve been told, organize your questions, and decide what concerns need follow-up.
👉 Book here: https://stan.store/DocWoodus/p/birth--health-clarity-call
**********************************************************
👇 Watch now. And share this with a mama who needs it.
✨ If you care about safer births and evidence-based information, hit SUBSCRIBE — your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough.
💬 Join the Conversation:
If this episode blessed you, leave a comment or review to help other mamas find it.
💖 Go Deeper With Dr. Woodus:
Your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough. Come join our village of faith-filled Black mamas and maternal-health experts inside the Melanin Maternity Community → https://melaninmaternity.com
👩🏾⚕️Hosted by Dr. Tiffany Woodus, OBGYN, wife, mama, and advocate for eliminating Black maternal health disparities.
**********************************************************
APPLY TO SHARE YOUR BIRTH STORY ON THE PODCAST: www.blackbirthstoriespodcast.com
JOIN OUR DIGITAL BLACK BIRTH COMMUNITY: www.melaninmaternity.com
FREE RESOURCES:
A BLACK WOMEN'S GUIDE TO SHARED DECISION MAKING: https://woodusobgyn.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/30c95ef5-9a9a-478a-94ed-5afece6062e0
FREE checklist to help you find the right Women's Health Partner for you: https://bit.ly/OBGYNchecklist
Want to learn more about Dr. Tiffany Woodus? Click here: https://youtu.be/BFgLtOJDMS8
If you found this content helpful, subscribe now: http://youtube.com/woodusobgyn
**********************************************************
Affiliate disclosure: These are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Using them helps support our mission to eliminate Black maternal health disparities.
Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.
16 min - 49 | Are You High-Risk? Why Your Birth Plan Matters More Than You Think
Digital Birth Plan Builder
Birth & Health Clarity Call
If you have a high-risk pregnancy and someone told you a birth plan is not for you — this video is going to change that.
Being told your pregnancy is high risk is not an invitation to go silent. It is a reason to get louder. More specific. More documented. Your care team is paying closer attention — and so should you.
In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Woodus breaks down what high-risk actually means for your birth options, walks through the exact sections of the Birth Plan Builder that matter most for high-risk moms, and gives you the language to introduce your birth plan to your specialist in a way that makes you a partner — not a patient waiting on orders.
Including what to document if a cesarean becomes part of your journey. Because that moment belongs to you too.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction-High risk does not mean no voice
01:45 What high-risk actually means — and what it does not
03:45 Your birth plan is an act of faith
04:20 The builder sections that matter most when you are high risk
09:40 The exact language to use with your high-risk care team
14:32 Book your Birth & Health Clarity Call
💛 Need clarity for your pregnancy journey? The Birth & Health Clarity Call is a one-on-one educational conversation designed to supplement your care—helping you better understand what you’ve been told, organize your questions, and decide what concerns need follow-up.
👉 Book here: https://stan.store/DocWoodus/p/birth--health-clarity-call
**********************************************************
👇 Watch now. And share this with a mama who needs it.
✨ If you care about safer births and evidence-based information, hit SUBSCRIBE — your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough.
💬 Join the Conversation:
If this episode blessed you, leave a comment or review to help other mamas find it.
💖 Go Deeper With Dr. Woodus:
Your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough. Come join our village of faith-filled Black mamas and maternal-health experts inside the Melanin Maternity Community → https://melaninmaternity.com
👩🏾⚕️Hosted by Dr. Tiffany Woodus, OBGYN, wife, mama, and advocate for eliminating Black maternal health disparities.
**********************************************************
APPLY TO SHARE YOUR BIRTH STORY ON THE PODCAST: www.blackbirthstoriespodcast.com
JOIN OUR DIGITAL BLACK BIRTH COMMUNITY: www.melaninmaternity.com
FREE RESOURCES:
A BLACK WOMEN'S GUIDE TO SHARED DECISION MAKING: https://woodusobgyn.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/30c95ef5-9a9a-478a-94ed-5afece6062e0
FREE checklist to help you find the right Women's Health Partner for you: https://bit.ly/OBGYNchecklist
Want to learn more about Dr. Tiffany Woodus? Click here: https://youtu.be/BFgLtOJDMS8
If you found this content helpful, subscribe now: http://youtube.com/woodusobgyn
**********************************************************
Affiliate disclosure: These are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Using them helps support our mission to eliminate Black maternal health disparities.
Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.
16 min - 48 | First-Time Mom Mistakes: What Nobody Tells Black Women
Digital Birth Plan Builder
Birth & Health Clarity Call
First-time moms make these mistakes before labor — and nobody warns them. Dr. Tiffany Woodus, Board-Certified OBGYN with 20 years of experience and over 3,000 babies delivered, breaks down the three most common blind spots she sees in first-time Black moms — and shows you exactly how to close every gap using her interactive birth plan builder.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction-The preparation gap nobody warns you about
00:58 Mistake #1: Trusting your care team will just know
01:40 What is actually happening on the other side of that door
04:10 Mistake #2: What informed consent really means in that room
06:20 The exact language to use when they recommend something unexpected
07:16 LIVE Birth Plan Builder Demo
08:29 Mistake #3: Waiting too long to build the plan
12:21 The Power Birth Intensive Program, Birth & Health Clarity Call
💛 Need clarity for your pregnancy journey? The Birth & Health Clarity Call is a one-on-one educational conversation designed to supplement your care—helping you better understand what you’ve been told, organize your questions, and decide what concerns need follow-up.
👉 Book here: https://stan.store/DocWoodus/p/birth--health-clarity-call
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👇 Watch now. And share this with a mama who needs it.
✨ If you care about safer births and evidence-based information, hit SUBSCRIBE — your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough.
💬 Join the Conversation:
If this episode blessed you, leave a comment or review to help other mamas find it.
💖 Go Deeper With Dr. Woodus:
Your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough. Come join our village of faith-filled Black mamas and maternal-health experts inside the Melanin Maternity Community → https://melaninmaternity.com
👩🏾⚕️Hosted by Dr. Tiffany Woodus, OBGYN, wife, mama, and advocate for eliminating Black maternal health disparities.
**********************************************************
APPLY TO SHARE YOUR BIRTH STORY ON THE PODCAST: www.blackbirthstoriespodcast.com
JOIN OUR DIGITAL BLACK BIRTH COMMUNITY: www.melaninmaternity.com
FREE RESOURCES:
A BLACK WOMEN'S GUIDE TO SHARED DECISION MAKING: https://woodusobgyn.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/30c95ef5-9a9a-478a-94ed-5afece6062e0
FREE checklist to help you find the right Women's Health Partner for you: https://bit.ly/OBGYNchecklist
Want to learn more about Dr. Tiffany Woodus? Click here: https://youtu.be/BFgLtOJDMS8
If you found this content helpful, subscribe now: http://youtube.com/woodusobgyn
**********************************************************
Affiliate disclosure: These are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Using them helps support our mission to eliminate Black maternal health disparities.
Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.
15 min - 47 | Why Your Partner Is NOT Ready for Labor (And How to Fix It)
Digital Birth Plan Builder
Birth & Health Clarity Call
The support people who show up most powerfully in labor are not the ones who love the hardest. They are the ones who came in prepared. They knew the birth plan. They knew the preferences. They knew exactly what to say and when to say it — because they did the work before the first contraction started.
In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Woodus breaks down exactly what your support person needs to know before you go into labor. What skills they actually need. How to build your birth plan together so it reflects both of your roles in that room. And the five conversations every couple needs to have before the due date — including the one most people skip entirely.
Because when you cannot speak for yourself, your support person becomes your voice. Make sure they are ready to use it.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction-Why love and good intentions are not enough01:36 What your support person actually needs to be ready02:00 Knowing your birth plan inside and out03:02 Asking the right questions04:05 Understanding your needs in labor05:02 Interactive Birth Plan Builder06:41 The 5 conversations to have before labor11:26 Book your Birth & Health Clarity Call12:33 Watch this next: What they do to you in labor without asking12:55 Melanin Maternity: Digital Birth Community
💛 Need clarity for your pregnancy journey? The Birth & Health Clarity Call is a one-on-one educational conversation designed to supplement your care—helping you better understand what you’ve been told, organize your questions, and decide what concerns need follow-up.
👉 Book here: https://stan.store/DocWoodus/p/birth--health-clarity-call
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👇 Watch now. And share this with a mama who needs it.
✨ If you care about safer births and evidence-based information, hit SUBSCRIBE — your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough.
💬 Join the Conversation:
If this episode blessed you, leave a comment or review to help other mamas find it.
💖 Go Deeper With Dr. Woodus:
Your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough. Come join our village of faith-filled Black mamas and maternal-health experts inside the Melanin Maternity Community → https://melaninmaternity.com
👩🏾⚕️Hosted by Dr. Tiffany Woodus, OBGYN, wife, mama, and advocate for eliminating Black maternal health disparities.
**********************************************************
APPLY TO SHARE YOUR BIRTH STORY ON THE PODCAST: www.blackbirthstoriespodcast.com
JOIN OUR DIGITAL BLACK BIRTH COMMUNITY: www.melaninmaternity.com
FREE RESOURCES:
A BLACK WOMEN'S GUIDE TO SHARED DECISION MAKING: https://woodusobgyn.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/30c95ef5-9a9a-478a-94ed-5afece6062e0
FREE checklist to help you find the right Women's Health Partner for you: https://bit.ly/OBGYNchecklist
Want to learn more about Dr. Tiffany Woodus? Click here: https://youtu.be/BFgLtOJDMS8
If you found this content helpful, subscribe now: http://youtube.com/woodusobgyn
**********************************************************
Affiliate disclosure: These are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Using them helps support our mission to eliminate Black maternal health disparities.
Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.
14 min - 46 | What They Do To You In Labor Without Asking | An OBGYN Breaks Down Your Rights
Start Building Your Birth Plan Today: Digital Birth Plan Builder
Will Your Doctor Actually Listen To You? [Quiz]
Every intervention in the delivery room requires your informed consent — but most Black women are never told that. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Woodus, Board-Certified OBGYN with 20 years of experience and over 3,000 babies delivered, breaks down the most common interventions pushed without adequate explanation, your legal rights in the delivery room, and demonstrates her interactive birth plan builder LIVE so you can document your preferences before anyone can override them.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction-What happened in that delivery room was not okay
00:56 The four interventions pushed most often without adequate consent
01:36 Pitocin / labor augmentation
02:31 Continuous fetal monitoring and your alternatives
03:20 C-section recommendations and the ACOG standard
04:17 Episiotomy: what you were never told
04:57 Will Your Doctor Actually Listen To You Quiz?
06:33 Your legal rights in the delivery room
07:41 LIVE Birth Plan Builder Demo
11:11 Three sentences to use in the moment
14:19 Book your Birth & Health Clarity Call
💛 Need clarity for your pregnancy journey? The Birth & Health Clarity Call is a one-on-one educational conversation designed to supplement your care—helping you better understand what you’ve been told, organize your questions, and decide what concerns need follow-up.
👉 Book here: https://stan.store/DocWoodus/p/birth--health-clarity-call
**********************************************************
👇 Watch now. And share this with a mama who needs it.
✨ If you care about safer births and evidence-based information, hit SUBSCRIBE — your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough.
💬 Join the Conversation:
If this episode blessed you, leave a comment or review to help other mamas find it.
💖 Go Deeper With Dr. Woodus:
Your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough. Come join our village of faith-filled Black mamas and maternal-health experts inside the Melanin Maternity Community → https://melaninmaternity.com
👩🏾⚕️Hosted by Dr. Tiffany Woodus, OBGYN, wife, mama, and advocate for eliminating Black maternal health disparities.
**********************************************************
APPLY TO SHARE YOUR BIRTH STORY ON THE PODCAST: www.blackbirthstoriespodcast.com
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About Black Birth Stories
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Black Birth Stories | Black Maternal Health, Pregnancy, Postpartum
Black Birth Stories shares real Black women pregnancy stories and tackles the issues impacting Black maternal health today—like high blood pressure in pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and Black maternal mortality. Hosted by OB/GYN Dr. Tiffany Woodus, each episode blends education and empowerment to help you advocate for yourself in pregnancy, find mental health support, and navigate the journey from trying to conceive to postpartum care. Because our stories matter.