How to have a safe and healthy childbirth

In today’s podcast episode, I interview Gina Mundy, an experienced childbirth attorney who shares her insights and expertise on how to have a safer childbirth experience. While I typically focus on preconception health, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to interview Gina on this very important topic about how to have a safer childbirth. She emphasizes the importance of preparing for childbirth, understanding your delivery team, choosing the right doctor, and having a birth partner or advocate to support you during the process. Gina’s goal is to empower parents to make informed decisions and avoid the mistakes and complications she has witnessed in her career. Although you may not be pregnant yet, make sure to save or bookmark this episode for when you do, it will provide you with great tools to help you have a safe and healthy childbirth.

Episode Highlights:

• Gina's background and how she got into this field of law 
• The importance of preparing for childbirth and understanding the delivery team
• Key factors to consider when choosing an OB/GYN doctor
• The role of a "baby advocate" during labor and delivery 
• Common issues and mistakes seen in childbirth cases, including pitocin (oxytocin) use, busy labor units, and water breaking 
• Preparing physically for childbirth through pelvic floor therapy
• Gina's advice for those trying to conceive

Guest Bio:

Gina Mundy is an attorney that specializes in childbirth cases. For over two decades, she has analyzed the mistakes that are made during labor and delivery. Drawing on this knowledge, she has authored the bestselling book "A Parent's Guide to a Safer Childbirth" to help parents prevent these mistakes and have a healthy baby.  Rather than merely getting involved after an unfortunate mistake was made, Gina has taken a proactive approach by getting involved before childbirth.  

In her capacity as legal counsel, Gina has closely worked with delivery teams whose care has been questioned following adverse outcomes. She has spent thousands of hours meticulously scrutinizing cases, conducting interviews with delivery teams, and thoroughly examining medical records to gain an in-depth understanding of every decision made during labor and delivery.

Related Links: 

• Website: Ginamundy.com
• Amazon Book Link: A Parent’s Guide to a Safer Childbirth
• Instagram: @GinaMundy
• Facebook: Gina Mundy, Author
• Linked In: Gina Mundy
• Twitter: @ginamundy_

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.