Informed Consent & Birth Autonomy: Nathan Riley, MD on Making a Difference

Trish invites Nathan Riley, a home birth doctor and holistic gynecologist who advocates for and supports out-of-hospital birth, to The Birth Experience for an important conversation around the passionate call for change in the culture of birth & healthcare.This conversation explores the limitations of the healthcare system in childbirth, the importance of informed consent, and the impact of unnecessary medical interventions.Trish and Nathan advocate for a holistic approach to childbirth and empowering women through knowledge and understanding of their rights and options.They discuss the historical context of obstetrics while sharing personal stories and insights from their careers, aiming to empower listeners to navigate their childbirth experiences with confidence and support. Both of them emphasize the importance of client-centered care in childbirth and how they approach this in their practices for a more positive birth experience.00:55 Introducing Nathan Riley: The Home Birth OBGYN05:47 Historical Context of Obstetrics and Gynecology07:37 Addressing the Challenges of Informed Consent in Childbirth20:12 The Impact of Medical Interventions24:08 The Importance of Postpartum Support 25:45 Exploring the Impact of Communication in Labor and Delivery26:41 Emergency C-Sections: Perception vs. Reality29:23 Challenging Conventional Birth Practices 32:35 The VBAC Lab: Empowering Women Through Education36:22 Navigating the Healthcare System: Advocacy and Individualized Care46:12 The Power of Personal Health in Pregnancy and BirthConnect with Dr. Nathan Riley, OBGYN:Find Nathan on Instagram: @nathanrileyobgynVisit Nathan's website BelovedHolistics.comListen to Nathan’s podcast The Holistic OBGYNResources: Join our 5 Days to A Fearless Birth Experience and watch 5 Online Birth Classes FOR FREE!!Grab a Free Pregnancy/Postpartum Checklist BundleConnect w/ Trish: On InstagramOn FacebookOn YouTubeOn Pinterest On TikTokFor more pregnancy & birth education, subscribe to The Birth Experience on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Next Steps with LNM:If you are ready to invest in your pregnancy & postpartum journey, you are in the right place. I would love to take your hand and support you in your virtual labor room!If you are ready to dive into a birth class and have your best and most powerful birth story, then