Explore the profound impact of informed consent, unraveling the complexities of decision-making in childbirth. Through the lens of the BRAIN acronym—discover the clarity and confidence to advocate for your birthing desires.

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VBAC-2 at Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in Denver, CO

First born son birthed at Denver Health in Denver, Colorado. Birth attended by Midwives.

This strong, single, blind mother requested to “see” her baby as he crowned, reaching down to feel. And when the time came, he decided to enter this world with one push the midwives at Denver Health helped her catch him, bringing him up to her chest with grace. He instinctually nestled into her chest and reached up to touch her face, her nose, her lips as she exclaimed, “YES, that is my face!”