In this episode, we’re joined by Laura Green (@thegreenmidwife) to talk about the reality of birth outside medical guidelines and how hospital culture can shape the choices available to you. We discuss the importance of personalised care, informed decision-making, and advocating for yourself in maternity care.

We discuss:
👉 Why hospital policies vary so much—even under the same guidelines
👉 The difference between actual risk vs. blanket policies
👉 How birth trauma impacts future pregnancy choices
👉 The emotional side of making decisions that go against standard guidance
👉 The importance of early conversations about your birth plan & documenting your choices

This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever been told “you have to do this because it’s safer” without real context—or if you just want to feel more confident in making informed choices for YOUR birth.

You can find Laura here:

https://www.thegreenmidwife.co.uk

https://www.instagram.com/thegreenmidwife/

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