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50- The Medicalization of Cesareans & Lack of Autonomy

Author
Katherine Stephens - Made 4 Birth
Published
Tue 08 Apr 2025
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Did you truly choose your cesarean? Or did it feel like a decision that was made for you? 🤔

Too many moms don’t fully understand what a cesarean entails until they’re already on the table. Whether it’s an unexpected shift during labor or the subtle pressure to “just schedule it,” the lack of autonomy in birth is a real problem.

In this episode, we’re unpacking:
âś… Why so many moms feel blindsided by their C-section
âś… The pressure to schedule a repeat cesarean without real conversations
âś… How hospital policies control birth more than individual needs

Mamas, you deserve better. You deserve choices. You deserve real conversations. Let’s talk about it. 🎧 Listen now: [Link]

#VBAC #EmpoweredBirth #KnowYourOptions #BirthAutonomy

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