Understanding Informed Consent & Refusal

Informed consent isn't a form you sign at intake, it's an ongoing conversation that should happen before every intervention. This episode is a framework, not a fear tactic, walking through what informed consent actually means and the questions worth asking before you agree to anything in labor. In this episode: What informed consent actually is, beyond signing a form The four components: risks, benefits, alternatives, and your right to refuse What a real informed consent conversation should sound like from a provider A simple framework of questions to use in the moment Why true emergencies work differently, and why that doesn't undo the rest of the framework Your right to change your mind, even after you've already said yes Ready to get informed for your own birth? Check out Unshakeable Birth! Got a topic you want covered? Fill out this form Want to be a guest? Apply here ____________________________________________________________________________ *As always, this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. ____________________________________________________________________________ NEXT STEPS: >> Courses >> Email list >> FREE nutrition guide >> Postpartum cookbooks Please consider leaving a rating and review to share the love! :)