Midwife and researcher, Dr. Mimi Niles, talks to Adriana Lozada about the U.S. hospital system, how your goals as a birthing person are at odds with the system\u2019s goals, and how to tap into your power as a consumer within said system so you can have a better birth experience.\n\nIf you liked this episode, listen to our episode on What Cultural Ideals Will Shape Your Birth Experience, and our interview on What You Need to Know About Birth Models (both are part of our series on \u201cModels and Places of Birth\u201d).\nConnect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com.\nGet the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on this episode\u2019s show notes page at Birthful.com. While you\u2019re there, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign-up for Adriana\u2019s Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course.\nFollow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.\n\nSupport this podcast at \u2014 https://redcircle.com/birthful/donations\n\nAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands