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40. An Uncensored Conversation with Keira Welsh on Doulas Advocating In the Hospital
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Kiera Walsh is a doula, birth educator, and host of the Birth Advocacy Podcast. She’s supported hundreds of first-time moms through birth and is known for her bold, no-BS approach to education and advocacy. Kiera’s not afraid to call out outdated hospital routines or speak up when something doesn’t sit right—and she teaches moms and doulas how to do the same. With a mix of real talk, practical tools, and unfiltered honesty, she helps women feel prepared, confident, and fully in control of their birth experience.
Today we discuss how to ACTUALLY advocate for yourself during birth, even when you're not a medical or birth expert. How to stand up to bullies in birth.
We get all fired up on this episode and you won't want to miss it!
Find Keira at www.birthadvocacypodcast.com/moms and www.birthadvocacypodcast.com/doulas
IG: https://instagram.com/thebirthroom
Chapters00:00
Introduction to Birth Advocacy
01:31
Kira's Journey into Birth Work
05:04
Navigating Hospital Birth as a Doula
06:34
Understanding Advocacy in Birth
09:33
The Importance of Asking Questions
11:17
Informed Consent and Obstetric Violence
16:10
The Role of Providers in Birth
22:25
Planning for Birth: A, B, and C
25:51
The Role of Doulas in Birth Advocacy
30:29
Experiences with Provider Intimidation
37:27
The Impact of Hospital Policies on Birth
42:24
Final Thoughts on Birth Advocacy
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