Ep 203: Reframing Questions to Keep You in the Driver's Seat of your Birth

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In this episode, Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael explore how birthing people can ask better questions during prenatal visits and labor to feel more empowered and informed. They share practical frameworks like the brain acronym and discuss how to communicate effectively with healthcare providers.  They give reframing techniques for real questions they've heard in the office and birth space to give you practical examples.  

Key Topics

• The importance of asking open-ended questions during prenatal visits
• Using the brain acronym to evaluate medical recommendations
• How to advocate for your birth preferences
• The role of empathy and humanization in healthcare communication
• Understanding your rights and options in birth settings
• The impact of provider communication on birth experiences
• Supporting movement and positions during labor
• The significance of intuition in birth decision-making
• How to handle routine procedures like cervical exams
• The influence of birth environment and policies

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Music: "Freedom” by Roa

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