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Medical, Obstetrics, Midwifery, Child birth, Labor and delivery, Medical education, Trauma, PTSD

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Her Body, Her Baby: Real Stories of Autonomy in Childbirth

This book reveals the power of choice in childbirth. Through real stories, Dr. Michael J. Hervey showcases how informed decision-making and collaborative care lead to safer, more empowering experiences for mothers and babies. It’s a call to listen, trust, and change how birth care is approached, starting with autonomy.

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Empowering Birth:

The Role of Midwifery and Physician Collaboration in Modern Maternity Care

STRENGTHENING MATERNITY CARE THROUGH RESPECTFUL COLLABORATION.

In today’s maternity care landscape, collaboration between midwives and physicians is essential to providing safe, respectful, and empowering care. Empowering Birth explores how these healthcare professionals can work together to support birthing individuals, inspire colleagues, and promote evidence-based practices.

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Her Body, Her Baby: Real Stories of Autonomy in Childbirth

Shifting Landscapes: Medical Education, Obstetrical Practice, and Economic Pressures

This chapter explores the significance of a birthing person’s right to make informed choices throughout their pregnancy. It discusses how empowerment in the delivery room improves outcomes for both mother and baby.

Their Body, Their Choice: A Lesson in Compassionate Care

Discover how collaboration between physicians and midwives creates a safer, more respectful birth experience. This chapter highlights real-life examples of teamwork that ensure a dignified process.

Empowered Birth: Balancing Patient Autonomy and Medical Safety

Dr. Hervey tackles the issue of autonomy, exploring how modern maternity care systems often undermine patient choice. He discusses methods to restore autonomy in the birth process, using examples from his practice.

Restoring Trust in Birth: The Power of Informed Consent and Patient Autonomy

The final chapter provides a roadmap for how the healthcare system can transform to allow for more personalized, patient-centered care.