Anja Health Founder Kathryn welcomes Lisa Greaves Taylor, an NYC-based certified childbirth educator, birth doula, lactation counselor, and director of a renowned NYC doula collective. Lisa shares her extensive experience and insights on key topics that every expecting parent should know about, providing practical advice and personal anecdotes that will inspire and inform.
Lisa discusses the pros and cons of cord blood banking, offering her expert perspective on this increasingly popular practice. She shares a particularly impactful birth story from her career, highlighting valuable lessons and advice for expecting parents. Learn how to choose your birth team, understand the roles involved, and discover what to look for when hiring a doula. Lisa also covers your rights during childbirth and provides strategies for advocating for yourself and your partner in a hospital setting.
Understanding medical interventions is crucial, and Lisa explains the factors that can lead to a C-section, the impact of labor inductions, and how to navigate unnecessary medical interventions. She also discusses what can be refused during pregnancy and how to avoid certain interventions during labor. Finally, Lisa delves into the different types of childbirth classes, including Lamaze, and provides insights on which methods can contribute to a safer and less painful delivery.
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