I recently attended a birth where the provider was forcibly suggesting that my client allow for an IV hep-lock to be placed. The issue arose when my client asked if there was any medical reason to have the IV placed at that time and the provider began to spew fear-based rhetoric and painted the picture (actually, just confirmed) that the placement of an IV was 'just in case' something bad happened there would already be easy IV access. In this episode, I dive into the legality of this interaction, how we navigated it, the outcome of the IV situation + the outcome of the birth! We teach you how to have these tough conversations with your providers AND share all the research you need to make your birth plan as ideal as possible!
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Ep. 210: The Problem with Hospital Childbirth Education
Ep. 209: A look into a Fertility Journey to Become a Solo Parent
Ep. 208: Tongue Ties & Oral Dysfunction with Erika Higginbottom, MS, OTR/L
Ep. 207: How to Find an OBGYN + Care Team with Malia Funk
Ep. 206: Benefits of Chiropractic Care
Ep. 205: Pushing Effectively with Melissa Chappell, LDEM, CPM
Ep: 204: Are Cervical Checks Important?
Ep. 203: The Know Your Rights Map (Obstetrical Violence)
Ep: 202: Carseat Safety with Dahlia Rizk
Ep. 201: Boob Proof Your Birth Plan with Andrea Haskins
Ep. 200: 5 Scripts to Help You Navigate Hospital Policy during Labor
Ep. 199: Gestational Diabetes with Leslee Flannery
Ep. 198: A Vaginal Breech Birth Story
Ep. 197: Carseat Safety with Dahlia Rizk
Ep. 196: Cannabis in Motherhood with Bianca Snyder
Ep. 195: An OBGYN and His Wife’s Birth Experience Outside of the System
Ep: 194: A Precipitous Labor Birth Story
Ep. 193: Advocating for Unbiased Care in a Bigger Body with Jen McLellan
Ep. 192: Bandl’s Ring with M’Kaela Tremaine
Ep: 191 Bottle Flow Rates and Choosing the Right Bottle with Britt Pados
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