On the podcast Avital Norman Nathman, Author of "The Perfect Birth Myth" talks about the myths surrounding the idea of the "Perfect Birth," systemic issues in maternal healthcare, and ways to advocate for better birth experiences for all women.00:00 Empowering Recovery and Support00:00 The origin of the 'Perfect Birth Myth'10:50 Systemic issues in maternal healthcare12:57 Advocacy and policy change in birth care22:52 The role of midwives and community support25:11 Racial disparities in maternal mortality