In Part 1 we discussed the BRAIN acronym in the context of informed decision making. Today we continue that conversation as we discuss antonymy and how the withholding of care can also violate informed decision making.

Today we discuss the ins and outs in Part 1 of INFORMED DECISION MAKING. In Part 1 we break down the BRAIN acronym and discuss how it applies to informed consent AND refusal.

Welcome to this episode where we’ll be talking about a subject that doesn’t get a lot of attention out loud. It’s something we don’t discuss very often, well we don’t discuss it seriously anyway, we joke about it, share memes, decorate our homes with funny pillows celebrating it and proudly wear merch that identifies our membership in this growing club. What I’m talking about is “MOMMY NEEDS WINE CULTURE.” Today we are going to have an honest conversation with a health care professional who also identifies as a mom and has personal experience with alcohol use disorder, that was greatly exacerbated by the chaos of the post-partum period that so many moms can relate to.

Side note to our listeners: Today I will be using the terms “mom” and “mommy” because in this particular context, the conversation will revolve specifically around the “mommy needs wine” culture. We do know that dads and parents that don’t identify as “mom or mommy” also struggle with alcohol use disorder and other substance uses disorders but this specific episode and our guests specific experience revolves around identifying as a mom using the specific substance of alcohol. I hope you’ll understand exclusive nature of the language in this episode.

Content warning: we will be discussing the use of alcohol and touching on mental health disorders including suicidal ideation in very plain terms on todays podcast. If those subjects are triggering for you we ask that you please be kind to yourself and choose another one of our episodes. we are VERY excited to have with us Hannah Doyle. Hannah is a mother of two under two while working part-time as a Registered Nurse. Hannah offers insight into how alcoholism affects pregnancy, breastfeeding, and motherhood. Her personal trials with alcohol abuse help to highlight the impact alcohol can have on both motherhood and mental health from the early postpartum period to years after. Resources: Vandy Substance Use Disorder: https://news.vumc.org/2021/08/12/vumc-expands-programming-in-effort-to-help-pregnant-and-postpartum-women-infants-in-opioid-crisis/. This Naked Mind: https://news.vumc.org/2021/08/12/vumc-expands-programming-in-effort-to-help-pregnant-and-postpartum-women-infants-in-opioid-crisis/. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seltzer-squad-staying-sober-in-the-city/id1444561115.

On this episode I welcome Dr Melan Smith-Francis. Melan is a Doctorate level Certified Nurse Midwife and Family Nurse Practitioner who has been serving Middle Tennessee for decades.

Dr Melan has delivered hundreds of babies in both out of hospital and hospital settings. She is a graduate of Florida A&M University (Biology), Austin Peay State University (Nursing), Vanderbilt University (Midwifery), Tennessee State University (Post Master’s Certificate- Family Nurse Practitioner) and the University of Tennessee (Doctorate of Nursing). She started her nursing career 15 years ago in the Vanderbilt Emergency Department and today she is an instructor at Vanderbilt in the Nurse Midwifery & Family Nurse Practitioner Programs, she attends births at the Vanderbilt Birth Center and is one of the most trusted and valued collaborators by licensed midwives in the middle TN Homebirth community.

Today I’ll be talking to Dr Melan about RACIAL DISPARITIES and BIPOC issues. Todays Show Credits:

Podcast art by Austin McDougal: https://www.austinmcdougal.com/

Podcast music by Bailey McDougal:  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/evolvethemusic/1523062343

Podcast Produced by Casey McDougal:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/msr/id644332006

This episode was recorded in August of 2021. My dear friend Kaytie Gregory and I discuss all things pregnancy and birth, as well as her 4 (very different) birth stories. Kaytie references the documentary “Business of Being Born” which can be streamed here: https://www.amazon.com/Business-Being-Born-Helen-Ayres/dp/B001IIHAGK Todays Show Credits:

Podcast art by Austin McDougal: https://www.austinmcdougal.com/

Podcast music by Bailey McDougal:  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/evolvethemusic/1523062343

Podcast Produced by Casey McDougal:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/msr/id644332006

On todays episode I will be speaking with Midwife Frances Linarducci, CPM, about a variety of LGBTQ+ issues in the birth community. Frances is a full-spectrum homebirth midwife and certified herbalist who also specializes in trauma-informed care. Their personal and professional knowledge informs our conversation here as well as their practice models for their patients navigating these complex issues. Show notes: Embodiedbirth IG

Intersectional Fertility IG

Moss the Doula (all social)

Birth Bruja (IG and podcast)

Midwife Frances:

www.RootsCollaborativeCare.com Todays Show Credits:

Podcast art by Austin McDougal: https://www.austinmcdougal.com/

Podcast music by Bailey McDougal:  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/evolvethemusic/1523062343

Podcast Produced by Casey McDougal:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/msr/id644332006

On today's episode I will be speaking with Dr. Jenny Archer, PT, DPT, COMT, owner of Archer Physical Therapy. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Archer is a specialist in pelvic floor dysfunction and treatments, specifically in the prenatal and post-partum period. She's created a specialized "Push Program" for pregnant people and her practice is very well respected in the middle TN area by OBs, midwives, doulas and birthing families in the community. 

Today we talk about pelvic floor health, pushing, sexual health, post-partum healing and many of the most common issues people struggle with during pregnancy and post-partum.

Learn more about Dr. Jenny Archer's practice here: https://www.rootscollaborativecare.com/physical-therapy/

Or here: https://archerphysicaltherapy.com/

Todays Show Credits:

Podcast art by Austin McDougal: https://www.austinmcdougal.com/

Podcast music by Bailey McDougal:  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/evolvethemusic/1523062343

Podcast Produced by Casey McDougal:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/msr/id644332006

Deep dive into all things pregnancy and birth. Hosted by a licensed midwife. Join us as we discuss it all.