Healthcare communication is one of the most important things you can learn about before your delivery.
Today's guest is Samantha Ghabra. Samantha has been a registered nurse since 2017. Her passion for labor, birth, and women's health has lead her on a path towards becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife/Woman's Health Nurse Practitioner. She is currently a student at California State University, Fullerton in their CNM/WHNP program. Samantha's favorite aspect of nursing is patient education. She loves showing patients the incredible amazing capabilities of their bodies and how to be their own best advocate by empowering patients to make informed decisions. She is a firm believer of Health At Every Size, as well as supporting BIPOC women, and other birthing people. Outside of the world of labor and delivery, Samantha is a cat mom to two fur babies, Watson & Frankie, and she loves to read, cook, and travel.
Big thanks to our sponsor The Online Prenatal Class for Couples -- it has a whole bonus video on communicating with your healthcare team which I think you will really enjoy!
Be Kind
Be specific about what you need (even in communication)
Things you can do to get more time to make a decision
Disadvantages of doulas (and advantages)
Making your partner part of the birth TEAM