In the United States, it's common for people giving birth in hospitals to experience a lack of consent and be denied the opportunity to play an active role in their birth experience. Oftentimes, this leads to what is called 'obstetric violence.' 

Tune in to listen to a conversation between Carah and her sister, Chelsey Solemsaas, as they discuss how a traumatic birth story led to a reclamation of power.

Additional Resources

https://www.lamaze.org/ 

Birth Plan Templates: 

1. Giving Birth with Confidence
2. The Bump: Birth Plan

Books: 

The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin 

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