Ep. 289: Unpacking the Role of Ethics in Birth with Jennifer Dunatov

Published: Sept. 3, 2024, 1:18 p.m.

Join HeHe and Dr. Jennifer Dunatov, an ethicist, in an eye-opening conversation about the vital role of ethics in childbirth. Discover what an ethicist does, how ethics consultations can support both patients and providers, and the complexities of navigating medical dilemmas in birthing spaces. Learn about real-life scenarios, the importance of patient autonomy, and ways to ensure your wishes are respected during labor and delivery. This episode is a must-watch for expectant parents, doulas, and healthcare professionals seeking to understand the intersection of ethics and birth.\n\xa0\nUnderstanding the Role of an Ethicist\nEthics in Birthing Spaces\nHow to Request an Ethics Consult\nNavigating Values Conflicts\nEthics Education for Providers\nThe Process of an Ethics Consult\nProvider Hesitations and Ethical Dilemmas\nPatient Autonomy and Medical Advice\nEthics Consults: When and Why to Call\nNavigating Hospital Ethics Mechanisms\nReal-Life Ethical Scenarios in Birth\nThe Role of Ethics in Patient Care\nAddressing Ethical Conflicts in Labor\n\xa0\nGuest Bio:\nDr. Jennifer Dunatov is a health care ethicist living and working in the greater Los Angeles area. She consults, teaches and writes on all things birth ethics. Jennifer co-founded the No Trauma Mama\xae Project in 2017 after learning as a new mother about the global epidemic of obstetric violence and birth trauma. She believes when people experience ethical and respectful births, it can be transformative for birthing people, families, and entire communities.\nJennifer has served in clinical and academic roles for 19 years. She is currently Senior Director of Ethics in Southern CA for a multi-state health care system.\nSOCIAL MEDIA:\nConnect with HeHe on IG\xa0\nConnect with Dr. Jennifer Dunatov on IG\xa0\nConnect with HeHe on YouTube\nBIRTH EDUCATION:\nJoin The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!\n\xa0\nDownload The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!\nLINKS MENTIONED:\nhttps://notraumamama.com/