Empowering Birth: Striking a Balance Between Medicalisation and Holistic Care
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In this episode, join Emily as she passionately advocates for women to have the birth experiences they desire and deserve. She emphasises the importance of women standing up for themselves within an overly medicalised birthing system where pathological labor has overshadowed the beauty of physiological birth and how to find a balance between Western medicine and holistic care.
Emily recounts her own unexpected journey when her appendix burst on a plane and is grateful for modern medicine in times of crisis. Highlighting it's crucial role when truly needed, rather than when it interferes unnecessarily.
Wrapping up the episode, Emily addresses listener questions surrounding postpartum healing, the vision for expanding her family, caring for your body throughout pregnancy and more.
Tune in to gain valuable insights into advocating for your birth preferences, navigating the complexities of modern medicine, and finding the balance between medical intervention and holistic support.
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