United States of Care and 100 Weeks of Maternal Support with Natalie Davis

Birth Journeys: Lifting the veil on the birth experience

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Natalie Davis, a passionate advocate for maternal healthcare reform, joins us to share her journey and groundbreaking work with the 100 Weeks initiative. Natalie’s personal experiences, from navigating the challenges of preterm labor to working in healthcare policy at the forefront of the Obama administration, offer a compelling narrative. Through candid storytelling, she reflects on how these experiences shaped her commitment to extending postpartum support for mothers beyond the standard timeline.
Listeners are invited to explore the highs and lows of pregnancy and childbirth, including Natalie's frank discussion on the emotional and physical demands faced by mothers. She opens up about the profound learnings from her own unconventional birthing experiences, which included navigating labor pains using natural techniques and the unexpected need for epidural assistance during placenta delivery. Natalie’s story of her child’s en caul birth serves as a powerful metaphor for new beginnings and the awe-inspiring journey of motherhood.
We also spotlight Natalie’s professional dedication to healthcare policy reform. Her leadership at the United States of Care and the 100 Weeks Project highlights the urgent need for comprehensive postpartum care. This episode underscores the crucial role of effective patient-provider communication and the transformative impact of accessible maternal health services. Join us as we explore how personal passion and professional pr

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Medical Disclaimer:
This podcast is intended as a safe space for women to share their birth experiences. It is not intended to provide medical advice. Each woman’s medical course of action is individual and may not appropriately transfer to another similar situation. Please speak to your medical provider before making any medical decisions. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that evidence based practice evolves as our knowledge of science improves. To the best of my ability I will attempt to present the most current ACOG and AWHONN recommendations at the time the podcast is recorded, but that may not necessarily reflect the best practices at the time the podcast is heard. Additionally, guests sharing their stories have the right to autonomy in their medical decisions, and may share their choice to go against current practice recommendations. I intend to hold space for people to share their decisions. I will attempt to share the current recommendations so that my audience is informed, but it is up to each individual to choose what is best for them.

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1. Maternal Health Advocate Natalie Davis (00:00:00)

2. Experience With Pregnancy and Birth (00:11:35)

3. Unconventional Birth Experience (00:21:09)

4. Maternal Health and Policy Initiatives (00:28:19)

5. Advocacy for Maternal Health Reform (00:31:34)

6. Navigating Patient-Provider Communication (00:42:58)