How To Advocate For Yourself During Pregnancy And Birth with Katie Jensen
Positive Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood by Pop That Mumma founder of Birth Box and Oxytocin BubbleShow Notes
In this episode I'm joined by doula Katie Jensen to talk about what advocacy actually looks like and why it has nothing to do with being difficult. Why starting birth prep as early as possible should be the norm How to decide on the birth you want and understand all your options along the way What advocacy really means during pregnancy, labour and birth How to handle any moment you feel pressured into a quick decision about your care Why asking for a second opinion can change everything
Find Katie at @katiejensendoula Katie’s Website: https://www.katiejensendoula.com/ Find Poppy at @popthatmumma Birth Box - the complete online hypnobirthing course Oxytocin Bubble - hypnobirthing meditations for pregnancy and labour
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