In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, Vanessa, a Certified Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator, addresses key questions about labor and birth. Vanessa explores essential topics including informed consent, the importance of cervical checks, and what constitutes a Bishop score. She explains your rights throughout the birthing process, stressing the significance of bodily autonomy and informed decision-making. Additionally, Vanessa provides insights into the three crucial measurements taken during a cervical check—dilation, effacement, and station—and how they can affect labor. The episode concludes with a detailed look at the Bishop score and how it can predict the likelihood of a successful induction. Vanessa also highlights the value of comprehensive childbirth education and introduces her online course, 'Metamorphosis'.

00:00 Welcome to the Breath and Birth Co. Podcast

00:47 Introduction to Today's Q&A Session

01:02 Understanding Your Rights in Labor and Birth

01:51 Informed Consent and the BRAINS Acronym

05:02 Navigating Hospital Policies and Your Rights

05:55 Cervical Checks: What They Mean and Your Rights

09:28 The Importance of Baby's Station During Labor

12:30 Understanding the Bishop Score

15:07 Childbirth Education and Resources

17:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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