The Birth Lounge Podcast

Ep. 289: Unpacking the Role of Ethics in Birth with Jennifer Dunatov


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Join HeHe and Dr. Jennifer Dunatov, an ethicist, in an eye-opening conversation about the vital role of ethics in childbirth. Discover what an ethicist does, how ethics consultations can support both patients and providers, and the complexities of navigating medical dilemmas in birthing spaces. Learn about real-life scenarios, the importance of patient autonomy, and ways to ensure your wishes are respected during labor and delivery. This episode is a must-watch for expectant parents, doulas, and healthcare professionals seeking to understand the intersection of ethics and birth.

 

Understanding the Role of an Ethicist

Ethics in Birthing Spaces

How to Request an Ethics Consult

Navigating Values Conflicts

Ethics Education for Providers

The Process of an Ethics Consult

Provider Hesitations and Ethical Dilemmas

Patient Autonomy and Medical Advice

Ethics Consults: When and Why to Call

Navigating Hospital Ethics Mechanisms

Real-Life Ethical Scenarios in Birth

The Role of Ethics in Patient Care

Addressing Ethical Conflicts in Labor

 

Guest Bio:

Dr. Jennifer Dunatov is a health care ethicist living and working in the greater Los Angeles area. She consults, teaches and writes on all things birth ethics. Jennifer co-founded the No Trauma Mama® Project in 2017 after learning as a new mother about the global epidemic of obstetric violence and birth trauma. She believes when people experience ethical and respectful births, it can be transformative for birthing people, families, and entire communities.

Jennifer has served in clinical and academic roles for 19 years. She is currently Senior Director of Ethics in Southern CA for a multi-state health care system.

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