Episode 183 Making Your Birth Safer: Lessons from Childbirth Attorney and Author Gina Mundy

This episode features an in-depth conversation with Gina Mundy who is a seasoned childbirth attorney with a focus on complications arising from childbirth malpractices. She shares her insights derived from her legal experiences, long-term analysis and identification of recurring issues in legal baby cases, such as the misuse of Pitocin, being handled by residents, and a busy labor and delivery unit. She emphasizes the importance of families gaining knowledge about these issues to ensure and support informed decision-making during childbirth. As a preventive measure, she wrote a book titled A Parent's Guide to a Safer Childbirth, designed to contribute to the reduction of birthing complications and potential legal cases. Gina also discusses the transformative impact of challenging childbirth experiences on post-partum lives which can be extremely traumatic. She encourages prospective parents and caregivers to learn as much as possible about various childbirth processes, outcomes and interventions to reduce fear and enable wise decision-making based on adequate knowledge.00:00 Introduction and Personal Experiences01:14 Role of a Lawyer in Childbirth Cases02:45 Preventing Childbirth Injuries: A New Approach04:31 The Importance of a Baby Advocate10:03 The Role of a Labor and Delivery Plan13:32 The Impact of Decision Making on Childbirth Outcomes18:56 The Variance in Medical Opinions22:29 Understanding the Variety of Birth Settings23:54 The Role of Residents in Labor and Delivery25:31 Choosing Your Birth Setting Carefully28:46 The Impact of Delivery Decisions on Postpartum Experiences30:40 Supporting Families Through Difficult Birth Experiences33:02 Understanding Pitocin and Its Role in Birth37:45 The Importance of Knowledge in Making Birth Decisions39:39 Connecting with Gina Mundy and Her ResourcesBook a lactation consultation today! https://www.quabbinbirthservices.com/To connect with Gina Mundy:www.ginamundy.com Buy her book A Parent’s Guide to a Safer ChildbirthIG: https://www.instagram.com/ginamundy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093989808329Head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify for more Milk Making Minutes episodes!Make your voice heard on The Milk Making Community Group on Facebook!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lo-s-lactation-lab--5834691/support.