Birth With Power

Ep 208: Candace’s Birth Story - Reclaiming Your Birth Story After Obstetric Violence


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When Candace learned how dangerous it is to be Black and give birth in the US, she started looking for solutions. Using her skills as a professional data scientist, she determined that she would be safest opting for an unmedicated birth at a birthing center.

There, the staff was patient, respectful and communicative. But at 39 weeks, after days of prodromal labor, a hospital transfer was necessary. That’s when her whole experience took a dark turn. 

About 20% of all birth center births will result in a hospital transfer. The most common reason for transfer is pain management. If we do a little back of the napkin math, that means that Candace’s story is incredibly common. That’s just unacceptable. We can and should do better and this episode shows how the simplest efforts can make big impacts.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:
  • Which four factors Candace determined improve outcomes for Black parents
  • What respectful medical care looks like
  • How Candace discussed racial healthcare disparities with her care team
  • Why she decided to switch doctors mid-delivery
  • What convinced Candace it was time for a c-section
  • How she managed the emotional pain and trauma she felt in the wake of her birth

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