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Sep 2023
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Dr Nicole Says - NOTHING should happen t...

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins
About this episode

Nothing should happen to you during your birth without your consent.

That means before

➡️ Vaginal exams

➡️ Breaking your water

➡️ Starting pitocin

➡️ Episiotomy


there’s a discussion about the benefits, risks, and alternatives and your provider needs to receive your explicit consent before proceeding.


This places YOU at the center of your birth which is exactly how it should be.


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