#139 Informed Birth Planning: Trusting Your Body and Your Team with Suzzie Vehrs

In this episode, Kyrie and Suzzie Vehrs dive into the essentials of informed birth planning, focusing on how to advocate for yourself and your needs throughout the birthing process. Suzzie, an experienced doula, emphasizes the importance of preparing birth plans that are not rigid checklists but flexible guides that communicate personal preferences and priorities. They discuss the critical role of clear communication with healthcare providers and the value of self-advocacy, especially in the face of conflicting opinions and fear-based information that can often overwhelm expecting mothers.

Suzzie shares practical advice on researching hospital policies, including C-section rates, and encourages mothers to seek out trustworthy, evidence-based information to make confident decisions. Kyrie and Suzzie also touch on the emotional aspects of birth planning, highlighting the need for support from doulas, nurses, and family members who understand both the medical and personal needs of the mother.

They explore how birth plans should evolve with the process, balancing medical considerations with personal intuition. The episode wraps up with a candid discussion on setting boundaries during labor, like handling cervical checks, and empowering women to have a voice in their own care, ensuring a safe, supported, and empowering birth experience.

Find Suzzie: @shebirthsbravely
https://shebirthsbravely.com/

 

Find Kyrie: @theconfidentmompreneur
www.theconfidentmompreneur.com