Episode 189 - Consent — Кассета

Consent is often reduced to a simple question: “Do you agree?” But meaningful consent involves much more than that. It is about having enough information to understand what is being proposed, having the opportunity to ask questions, being free to make your own decision and knowing that you can change your mind. Throughout this episode I look at the important difference between consent and compliance , because two women can both say yes while experiencing very different levels of choice. One may have listened to the information, considered her options and genuinely decided that something is right for her. Another may agree because she is frightened, feels pressured, doesn't want to be seen as difficult or believes she has no real alternative. That distinction becomes particularly important in maternity care, where decisions can sometimes be made in circumstances involving fear, uncertainty, time pressure and enormous concern for the wellbeing of a baby. I also explore the relationship between fear and consent , and why being frightened can affect the way we process information and experience our choices. This is why birth partners can play such an important role, not by making decisions for the woman, but by helping create enough space for her to understand what is being suggested and decide what she wants to do. Ultimately, consent is about recognising that professional expertise and personal autonomy can exist together. You can respect your midwife or doctor, value their knowledge and listen carefully to their recommendations while still understanding that decisions about your body belong to you. Here is an episode I mentioned in the podcast which I recommend you listen to:- Episode 178 - The Survival Response in Birth: Fawning and Cognitive Dissonance Explained Send me a message If you want to access any of my free resources click here:- https://stan.store/sallyannberesford If you want to learn more about my Discover Your North Star Course then read more here:- https://stan.store/sallyannberesford/p/discover-your-north-star- If you love the podcast and would like to support it, then please use the link to 'buy me a coffee' - https://bmc.link/sallyannberesford If you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:- Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:- https://bit.ly/Labouroflove The Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9df Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth' - Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmO Pregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth' - Colour version https://amzn.to/3GknbPF You can find all my classes and courses on my website - www.sallyannberesford.co.uk Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpar...