Navigating Labor and Delivery: A Guide for Expectant Parents | Pitocin Induction Risks | After Water Breaks Considerations | Importance of Labor and Delivery Unit | Gina Mundy

Femtech Health Podcast

In this episode, host Sherry interviews Gina Mundy, an attorney, educator, and advocate for birth injury and trauma. Sherry shares her personal experience with a traumatic childbirth, highlighting the importance of Gina's work in educating and advocating for safer childbirth practices. They discuss the significance of spreading awareness and information to empower mothers and protect both moms and babies. Gina's efforts are praised for their potential to impact societal views on maternal and infant health positively.

Timestamps

• (01:18) The importance of preparing for childbirth and understanding what to expect during labor and delivery.
• (09:04) Emphasizing the significance of understanding the baby's heart rate during labor and delivery as a way for parents to communicate with their baby.
• (19:36) Common issues and facts in baby cases, such as the impact of Pitocin induction, highlighting the importance of being aware of these factors during childbirth.
• (30:11) Discussion on the potential risks and benefits of home births, stressing the need for a concrete plan in case of emergencies.
• (41:23) The role of effective communication in labor and delivery, emphasizing the importance of being kind and respectful towards the delivery team for a positive experience.

Host Bio

This podcast is hosted by Sheree Dibiase, PT ICLM. She is a nationally recognized women's health physical therapist who owns seven private clinics — one of the biggest networks in the US. She has spent 30+ years practicing in the oncology, pelvic floor, and prenatal postpartum healthcare spaces. She was also a professor for seven years a Loma Linda University where she taught kinesiology.

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https://lakecitypt.com/ - Women's health physical therapy.

https://pelvicfloorpro.com/ - Pelvic floor physical therapy from home.

Keywords

Femtech, Women's Health, Pelvic Floor, Breast Cancer, Prenatal & postpartum