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🎙️ "Hospitals Cannot Enforce VBAC Bans"
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A few things...
I was on the radio!If you tried to tune into my interview on Whole Mother Radio per the dates I gave you a couple weeks ago, sorry about that. The publishing calendar changed and it aired this past week. But, you can still listen to the whole thing here! The host Pat Jones and I talk about top VBAC myths, informed consent & responsibility, the power we all have, maintaining the fire for change, and so much more. 🎙️ this week's podcastWant to change hospital policy, VBAC ban, placenta policy, or otherwise? Barbara Stratton is your gal. In this interview, Barbara reflects back on over 20 years of activism and shares her biggest tips to changing hospital policy as well as what first time parents wish they knew. She shares insights on speaking to the media, planning a rally, searching for the perfect VBAC plaintiff as well as the secret to activism. The discussion also includes:
Plus I share:
All this and more in episode 16 of The VBAC Facts® Podcast: "Hospitals Cannot Legally Enforce VBAC Bans" and Other Juicy Advocacy Tidbits with Barbara Stratton. Available now wherever you get your podcasts including YouTube and https://vbacfacts.com/e16. Be sure to subscribe to The VBAC Facts® Podcast so it can automatically download in your favorite podcast player! Phew! That's another full, full week in the can! But wait! interview questions?I have a few podcast interviews coming up...
Have questions for any of them? Reply to this email and let me know... Want to suggest I interview someone, including you? Throw your name into the hat here. Hope you can grab some zzzzs and laughs this weekend. If I actually remember to buy some non-alcoholic beer, I'll be enjoying a cold one - they are surprisingly good! highly recommend Guinness or Corona! - along with some lemon curd frozen yogurt I make in my Ninja Creami. (I'm obsessed. It was the only thing that sounded remotely good to me when I was sick this week.) Chin up. I know the world feels like it's crumbling, but. keep. marching. on. I am by your side with a warm hug, and smiling,
PS: If you are a perinatal professional, and want to provide birthing families with the very best VBAC information and support, then check out VBAC Facts® professional membership. It is the most comprehensive VBAC education available for birth professionals and offers over 24 nursing contact hours (which are applicable to midwives, doulas, and more!) If you are a parent that feels fear or confusion when you think about VBAC, join us in "The Truth About VBAC™ for Families." It's the easiest and fastest way to get clarity on the evidence so you can make truly informed decisions from a place of confidence. |
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