Informed consent is one of the most essential and often misunderstood aspects of pregnancy and birth care. To help unpack this important topic, we are joined by Hillary, better known as The Pregnancy Nurse®.*

Hillary brings nearly two decades of experience as a labor and delivery nurse and has been supporting families in clinical settings since 1997. She has guided thousands of birthing parents in person and reached millions more online through her evidence-based education and compassionate approach. Her mission is to help families feel informed, empowered, and confident as they prepare for birth.

Together, we explore what informed consent truly means in practice, how doulas can help clients understand their rights, and the importance of collaboration with medical teams. We also discuss how informed consent differs from implied consent, and what true autonomy looks like in the birth space.

Join us for a thoughtful and informative discussion that will deepen your understanding of informed consent and strengthen your ability to support clients through empowered decision-making.