90- Breaking Birth Bias- What’s Really Behind High Cesarean Rates
Made For Birth; The VBAC Podcast For Birth After CesareanShow Notes
We’ve been told for years that cesarean rates are high because women’s bodies are failing—that somehow, birth just doesn’t work anymore. But that’s not the truth. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what’s really driving those high cesarean numbers—and spoiler alert—it’s not biology, it’s bias. You’ll learn: 💥 What “birth bias” actually means (and how it quietly shapes your care) 🏥 How hospital culture, provider fear, and outdated policies fuel interventions 👩⚕️ The differ...
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