116: Birth Advocacy in the Hospital: Why a Birth Plan Alone Is Not Enough

When many expecting parents begin preparing for birth, one of the first things they hear is: make a birth plan. And while birth plans can absolutely be helpful, they are often misunderstood. A birth plan is not a guarantee. It is not a legal contract. And it is not the same thing as advocacy. In this episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, we’re talking about what real birth advocacy actually looks like in a hospital setting — and why handing over a beautifully written birth plan is ...