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Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Join HeHe as she delves into an important conversation with lawyer Hermine Hayes-Klein on the legal challenges and solutions surrounding informed consent and women's rights in childbirth. The episode discusses systemic flaws in the U.S. hospital system that often violate birthing individuals' rights and how these can be tackled. Hayes-Klein shares her personal experiences and strategies for understanding and asserting one’s rights, the pivotal role of the right healthcare provider, and the significance of doulas in protecting patient autonomy. Learn about practical advice, legal support, the impact of obstetric violence, and crucial conversations every doula must have to ensure a respectful and empowered birthing experience.
Understanding Informed Consent in Childbirth
Global Perspectives on Maternal Health
The Reality of Obstetric Practices
The Law of Informed Consent
Case Studies of Obstetric Violence
The Role of Nurses in Informed Consent
Challenges and Solutions in Maternal Care
The Unique Evil of Female OBs
Understanding Withdrawn Consent
The Reality of Anesthesia Failures
Navigating Consent Forms
Doctors as Service Providers
The Right to Refuse a C-Section
The Rise of Unassisted Births
The Role of Doulas in Childbirth
Empowering Doulas to Advocate
Guest Bio:
Hermine is an attorney specializing in human rights and pregnancy and childbirth. Her law practice focuses on defending midwives And advocating for access to midwifery, and holding obstetric providers, responsible for the violation of informed consent. Through the birthright law project, she offers document packages for Doula and for out of hospital, midwives, as well as assistance with birth plans and getting them respected.
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Nursing article:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1751485123001587?via%3Dihub
Examples of articles referencing how informed consent improves outcomes:
https://www.envisionhealth.com/news/2024/shared-decision-making-in-healthcare#:~:text=How%20do%20informed%20consent%20and,the%20overall%20cost%20of%20care.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9486853/
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