Happy 2022! I'm back for this month's Coffee & Questions - there definitely was a theme of not being aligned with your medical team, doctor/midwife and how to advocate for yourself! See the full list of questions below! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

Chapters:
00:00 Let’s get started!
01:41 How to deal with abrasive or intimidating medical staff?
06:56 My doctor is recommending against a Vbac
08:36 Tips for staying relaxed during the triage/admission process?
12:12 What can you do if you realize your MD/midwife isn’t on your team?
17:05 What colors are normal for a mucus plug
17:37 Why are stillbirths never talked about
18:27 When should an IUD be removed to get pregnant?
19:57 How can I explain the need for a doula?
23:08 How do doulas help for medicated births?
27:43 Does nipple stimulation still help with inducing labor if it doesn’t feel good to you?
28:40 Is it worth fixing a pelvic floor prior to birth?
31:22 Have I ever seen a vaginal breech delivery?
32:38 Second labor - how to prepare for a fast delivery? Precipitous birth

References mentioned:
https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/43354... (this study was in Australia, I was remembering them discussing a unit in London)

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