49. Women Centered Maternity Care in the Hospital Setting with Doula Deja Ramos

Your Birth Bestie | The Pregnancy and Birth Podcast for an Informed and Fearless Experience

Have you ever questioned how much control you will have of your hospital birth? I wish you didn’t have to worry about this, but being your best advocate is so important. Having a support person and/or doula is also so beneficial to having your best birth experience!

In this episode, I talk with Deja Ramos, aka Doula Deja, and dive into the most important aspects of prioritizing your values and advocating for yourself during pregnancy, labor, and birth. I would love for you to feel empowered to make informed decisions aligned with your preferences and values and challenge conventional norms!

Key Takeaways:

• Understand your values: Identify values and prioritizes that will guide your decision-making
• Advocate for yourself: Don’t hesitate to ask questions until you are comfortable moving forward to be sure your opinions are heard throughout the process
• Request time: Ask for the time needed to process information before making decisions and emphasize the importance of informed consent
• Challenge routine: Question the necessity of routine procedures and promote a personalized birth experience
• And so much more!

You can learn more about Deja and connect with her at: www.douladeja.com
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Welcome, friends! I am Beth, a certified nurse midwife, doula, and childbirth educator. My philosophy is rooted in autonomy, informed decision making, and positive mindset to help expecting parents plan for a beautiful, stress-free hospital birth. I am here to provide value to YOU through tips and practical advice, either to guide you through pregnancy or to help you prepare for childbirth, postpartum and beyond. There’s no fluff here - only info that adds to your positive experience and saves you stress and uncertainty.