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71. Bias In The Birth Room: How to Stand Up for Your Clients with HeHe Stewart

• Kyleigh Banks — The Autonomy Mommy

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Have you ever wondered how a birth doula can empower and advocate for clients, even in the face of adversity in the birthplace, specifically from providers?

If you have ever wondered how birth doulas like HeHe Stewart navigate provider bias to create a truly autonomous and supportive birthing experience for their clients, then get out a pen and paper, this episode is for you!

Today I'm joined by HeHe Stewart from Tranquility by HeHe, who is sharing her insight and experience from supporting birthing women in all settings and teaching women how to stand up for their rights in the birthing process.

In this episode, we dive into the following:

  • Why mastering the art of advocacy is essential for every birth worker in the fight against provider bias…
  • HeHe's journey as a birth worker standing up for clients and confronting provider bias head-on…
  • The key ingredient to creating lasting change for your clients as a birth doula…
  • … and a whole lot more!

If you're tired of feeling powerless and unheard in the face of provider bias, then you wanna listen up!

Follow Hehe on Instagram: @tranquilitybyhehe

Visit Hehe’s website: tranquilitybyhehe.com 

 
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