What would it feel like to be hunted by the police and social services over your birth choices? "Esther" found out. Join our gripping discussion with Esther and her experience with the Israeli Supreme Court ruling favoring her choice against a compelled repeat cesarean. The conversation with Esther and her attorney Tamir explores deep-seated issues of medical coercion, informed consent, and the ethical dilemmas within the healthcare system. Esther shares her personal journey through multiple pregnancies, miscarriages, and her fight for autonomy over her birthing choices. She recounts her traumatic experiences and the impact they had on her approach to healthcare, highlighting the crucial need for accurate information and respect for patient choice in medical practice. 00:00 Introduction and Content Warning00:24 Meet Esther and Her Story04:40 Esther's First Pregnancy and Miscarriage06:32 The Birth of Twins and First C-Section08:10 It's a Gentle Cesarean10:09 Planning for a VBAC and Second C-Section14:55 Never Asked About Intended Family Size16:15 Uterine Window Noted During Second Cesarean16:58 Single vs Double Layer Sutures18:14 Fourth Pregnancy and Emergency C-Section21:05 Uterine Thickness Conversation24:01 "The Insurance Company Won't Event Let Us"29:02 Starts Considering Unassisted Birth31:44 Sixth Pregnancy After Three Cesareans32:31 Struggles with Medical Care35:10 Confrontation with Paramedics35:43 Threatened to "Call Her Psychiatric"37:03 Forcibly Sedated Her37:15 Hospital Trauma of Fourth Cesarean and Aftermath38:47 No Heartbeat, but Still Cesarean?40:36 Three Doctors to Sign Off41:26 What Evidence Based Medicine Means45:28 Reflections on Stillbirth and Loss46:08 Not feeling safe in her own home46:49 The Journey to Trust God Again48:36 Mistreatment Impacts How People Engage with Health Care49:52 Staying Private About Pregnancy After Four Cesareans53:57 Community Interference and Fear56:24 ConclusionThe Israeli Supreme Court Ruling, dated August 25, 2024Is VBAC illegal? Is homebirth illegal? - VBAC Facts® ArticleVaginal birth after two cesareans (VBA2C): An overview of the evidence - VBAC Facts® ArticleVaginal birth after three or more cesareans (VBA3C/VBAMC): An overview of the evidence - VBAC Facts® ArticleSingle vs Double Layer Suturing: Is One Method Superior? - VBAC Facts® Continuing Education TrainingThe Truth About VBA2C: Risk, Rates, & Outcomes - VBAC Facts® Continuing Education TrainingThe Limited Evidence on VBA3+C: Decision Making in the Midst of Uncertainty - VBAC Facts® Continuing Education TrainingMusic produced by (Analogue)/(prod. Analogue). Instagram: @prod.analogue

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