Show Notes
Have you ever felt powerless during a birth experience? In this episode of the Ask Dr. Sterling Podcast, Dr. Sterling and Claire sit down with Gina, a mom who transformed her c-section experience by challenging hospital policy. After two previous c-sections that left her feeling out of control, Gina knew things had to be different the third time around. Gina opens up about her journey to finding the right OB, how she advocated for a more empowered birth, and the moment she realized that hospital policy was standing in the way of her ideal experience. She walks us through the nerve-wracking process of challenging those rules, how she navigated resistance from the hospital staff, and the incredible feeling of success when her efforts paid off. Whether you're curious about taking control of your own birth experience or want to know how to advocate for change in a medical setting, Gina’s story is a powerful reminder that your voice matters in the delivery room. Resources You can learn more about the maternal assisted cesarean births performed in the US at The Mother Baby Center & in Florida. Dr. Natalie Elphinstone _______________________ The Ask Dr. Sterling podcast is here to tackle your burning questions—the ones you’re too nervous to ask your OB. Have a question for Dr. Sterling to answer on the podcast? Send it to [email protected]! Follow us at @askdrsterlingpodcast on Instagram & TikTok, and check out the only membership designed to reduce the worries and anxieties of pregnancy and postpartum—Sterling Parents Membership. Host: Dr. Sterling, Board Certified ObGyn & Founder of Sterling Parents Membership
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