Ep 244: How to Have a Safer Childbirth with Attorney Gina Mundy

What can an attorney teach you about your labor and birth? A lot, it turns out! Gina Mundy specializes in childbirth cases defending medical professionals. Over the course of her 20+ year career, she has learned about the mistakes that can happen in hospitals and she’s here to share those insights with us. Her book, "A Parent's Guide to a Safer Childbirth," helps parents prevent errors and have a healthy baby. In today’s episode we are going to go through the 12 lessons covered in her book.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:Lesson 1 - Learning About Labor and DeliveryLesson 2 - The Delivery TeamLesson 3 - The Good DoctorLesson 4 - Know Your HospitalLesson 5 - Having a PlanLesson 6 - Having an AdvocateLesson 7 - Knowing the Types of Fetal MonitorsLesson 8 - Knowing What Your Baby’s Heart Rate MeansLesson 9 - Understanding Tests and InterventionsLesson 10 - Common Facts and Issues in Legal Baby CasesLesson 11 - Safety and EpiduralsLesson 12 - Understanding C-Sections--Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode244Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right WayOur Sponsors:* Check out Ritual and get 25% off your first month! - https://ritual.com/DRNICOLE* Give Armoire a try and get up to 50% off your first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Just visit armoire.style/DRNICOLE* Head to AvocadoMattress.com today and save up to ten percent on certified organic mattresses. Dream of Better – for you and the planet. - https://www.avocadogreenmattress.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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