Advocating for Yourself with Your Doctor or Midwife

<p>In the past, you went to the doctor and whatever they told you was the correct answer. They were the experts and the gatekeepers of information. Today, doctors are still experts, but access to information is widely available to patients. There has been a major shift in patients being informed, especially concerning pregnancy and birth. Ideally, you find a doctor or midwife who is the perfect fit, whose ideology aligns with yours, and whom you trust explicitly. Many expecting parents will encounter scenarios where they do not see eye-to-eye with their care provider. You have two choices, you can go along with your care provider, or you can advocate for yourself. This episode will empower you to feel confident to advocate for yourself to be heard and to have the courage to make informed decisions that are right for you and your baby.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thank you to our sponsors</p> <p> </p> <p>Zahler goes above and beyond to use high-quality bioavailable ingredients like the active form of folate, bioavailable iron, and omega 3s. Save <a href="http://amzn.to/2tFOBgb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">40% off the Zahler Prenatal +DHA on Amazon</a> with the code PREPOD40 until January 31, 2023. Email your order number to <a href= "mailto:vanessa@pregnancypodcast.com">vanessa@pregnancypodcast.com</a> to get a free copy of the Your Birth Plan book, a step-by-step guide to creating your birth plan. You can always see the current promo code for the Zahler prenatal vitamin by <a href= "https://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">clicking here</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>15% off <a href="https://dockatot.com/pregnancypodcast/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">DockATot</a> with the code PREGNANCYPODCAST. DockAtot is a lifestyle brand made for the modern parent and creates functional solutions for feeding, playing, resting, sleeping, lounging, and beyond. La Maman Wedge is a smartly designed nursing pillow in disguise. It is designed to decrease neck and back strain that often goes along with nursing and bott