[Birth Stories] When Place-Of-Birth Policies Keep You Thinking Instead of Birthing, with Emily Salahuddin

Emily Salahuddin set out to have an unmedicated birth at a birth center, but trying to remain within the risk boundaries of that facility turned into an all-consuming mind game, bringing with it an onslaught of non-medical interventions. Ironically, it was after being transferred to the hospital that she was able to have a more hands-off experience… until the baby was born. She shares with Adriana how it was then that she and her husband had to lean into their advocacy skills to minimize unnecessary interventions for both her and her baby. Sponsor offers - TIME SENSITIVE! - NEEDED - Get 20% off at ThisIsNeeded.com with code BIRTHFUL - HONEYLOVE - Get 20% off at HoneyLove.com/Birthful - FAMILYALBUM APP - Check out FamilyAlbum at family-album.com - AQUATRU - Get 20% off at AquaTru.com with code BIRTHFUL - ARTIFACT UPRISING - Get up to 20% off at ArtifactUprising.com with code BIRTHFUL through December 31. If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on The Problem with Due Dates and our episode on Evidence-Based Care, Castor Oil, and More. Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links on this episode’s show notes page at Birthful.com. While you’re there, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign up for Adriana’s Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course at BirthfulCourses.com. Connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast on Instagram or email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands