<p>Are you nervous about speaking up for yourself with doctors during pregnancy or birth? In the Season 2 finale, Hav and Aleea talk about why self-advocacy matters during pregnancy, labor, and delivery.</p><p>They share practical ways to communicate with healthcare providers, prepare for labor conversations, and create birth wishes that reflect what matters most to you—while still leaving room for flexibility.</p><p>Listen in for a reminder that your voice matters, and you deserve to feel confident advocating for yourself and your baby in healthcare.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>RESOURCES</strong></p><p><strong>Doctor Rankins</strong></p><ul><li>Her Podcast: <a href="https://drnicolerankins.com/podcast/">https://drnicolerankins.com/podcast/</a></li></ul><li><ul><li><a href="https://drnicolerankins.com/resources/">Her free birth guides </a>and <a href="https://drnicolerankins.com/">her website</a><strong></strong></li></ul></li><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ina-Mays-Guide-Childbirth-Gaskin/dp/0553381156"><strong>Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth Book</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Maternal Mortality Rate Stats</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/maternal-mortality/2022/maternal-mortality-rates-2022.htm">Maternal Mortality Rates in the US by Race</a></p><p><a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2024-06-04/how-the-u-s-compares-to-other-rich-countries-in-maternal-mortality">Maternal Mortality Rates in the US compared to other developed countries</a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH US</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Follow us</strong> on <a href="https://instagram.com/goldengoosecreative">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> or <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@goldengoosecreative">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> @goldengoosecreative</li><li><strong>Need podcast support?</strong> <a href="/overview">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our services!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li><strong>Want to be a guest or have a topic in mind?</strong> <a href="https://www.goldengoosecreative.com/submissions">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a message!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>CHAPTERS</strong></p><p>00:00 Why self-advocacy matters in pregnancy and birth</p><p>08:17 Preparing for prenatal appointments and birth wishes</p><p>17:47 Understanding your labor induction options</p><p>20:50 Why advocating early in pregnancy matters</p><p>21:46 Finding the right support during labor</p><p>25:30 Creating a realistic birth plan</p><p>29:02 Handling complications and tough birth decisions</p><p>32:36 Looking back on the birth experience</p><p>36:18 Maternal health disparities and being heard</p>