On this week's episode, we are joined by Jen Atkisson, a labor and delivery nurse, clinical educator, speaker, patient and nurse advocate, and a consultant on standard of care. Buckle up for this wild ride of an episode as we take on so many topics that Jen has expertise on.

What you will hear on this episode:
- misconceptions and fear of lawsuits
- prevention strategies for nurses
- common preventable issues
- challenges with Pitocin usage
- navigating trauma-informed care
- power dynamics and provider trauma
- challenges in changing practices
- empowering patients with knowledge
- Team Birth concept

Guest Bio:

Jen Atkisson is a Labor and Delivery Nurse, Clinical Educator, Speaker, Patient and Nurse Advocate, Consultant on Standard of Care. With over 17 years of unique experiences in nursing and consulting, she's seen the same patient safety & legal themes come up over and over again. Jen serves as an expert witness, a national and regional conference speaker, a AWHONN fetal monitoring instructor trainer, a hospital consultant, a clinical educator, a staff nurse and a mom.

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Disclaimer - The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official stance, views, or positions of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast. The content shared is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional or medical advice and/or endorsement.