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This is Part TWO with birth/postpartum doula Teesee Logan, as we continue to dig into the details of informed consent concerning all things pregnancy and birth. This episode specifically highlights the following...

• Birth transfers and the commonly-used phrase "failed home birth"
• Doula advocacy with parents during the birth process and decision-making
• How situations can be exacerbated by unnecessary interventions and can cause trauma on mom/baby
• Mindfulness of how lifestyle habits during pregnancy can influence the way a birth unfolds
• NICU babies, and breast vs. formula feeding of NICU babies
• Breast-feeding benefits and how it changes overtime to meet baby's needs
• Formula feeding drawbacks and what to do if formula is needed
• Unnecessary C-sections and scheduled inductions and C-sections
• Parents' right to fire a provider at any time
• The explanation of what a "true emergency" is during birth 
• Vaginal birth possibilities after having a C-section with a previous child
• AND MORE...

Please see below for additional resources: 

• Teesee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritandgracedoula/
• Teesee's Website: https://www.theggdoula.com/
• Teesee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teesee.minarddixon
• Resource recommended by Teesee: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/
• Recommended obstetrician resource: https://www.instagram.com/birthinginstincts/
• Episode here on Traditional Midwifery, Episode 5 with Michelle Piccione: https://intentionallywellwithvanessalopez.buzzsprout.com/2009046/11432491

• Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/
• Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/
• Vanessa's Linktree (discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoods
• Email: [email protected]

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This episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.