Questions Every Pregnant Family Should Ask Their Provider | Womb & Word with Kim Marie

DON’T GIVE BIRTH BEFORE ASKING THIS | The Questions & Numbers Every Mom MUST KnowWhat if the difference between a safe birth and a traumatic one… came down to the questions you didn’t ask?In this powerful and eye-opening episode of the Womb & Word Podcast, host Kim breaks down the critical questions every expecting mother must ask — your provider, your hospital, and even your doula — before stepping into the delivery room.Backed by real data and lived experience, this episode dives deep into the maternal health crisis, exposing the gaps in care, the importance of advocacy, and why being informed is no longer optional — it’s essential.This is not just an episode…This is preparation. This is protection. This is power.🔹 The top 5 questions to ask your OB, midwife, or provider🔹 What your hospital isn’t telling you about interventions & C-section rates🔹 How to choose a provider who respects your birth preferences🔹 The truth about doulas and how they support your birth experience🔹 What “low intervention birth” actually means🔹 How hospitals handle postpartum care (and what to look out for)🔹 Why implicit bias & anti-racism training in hospitals matters🔹 How to advocate for yourself before, during, and after birthThis episode reveals the must-have contacts you need before labor:📞 Labor & Delivery Unit direct number📞 After-hours OB / Midwife contact📞 Patient Advocacy Office📞 Charge Nurse / Nursing Supervisor📞 Hospital Risk Management / Compliance📞 Medical Records Department📞 Hospital Ethics Line📞 State Health Department & Licensing Board👉 These numbers could protect your voice, your rights, and your experience.💬 “It doesn’t matter your age, income, or education… the risk is still higher.”💬 “This is a system that continues to fail to listen, protect, and respond.”💬 “This is not just another motherhood podcast — this is advocacy.”💬 “Faith and advocacy can coexist.”Womb & Word is more than a podcast — it’s a movement.We create a space where women are:🌿 Educated on maternal health & birth advocacy🌿 Empowered through real stories & expert insight🌿 Guided through pregnancy, birth & postpartum with faithWhether you’re pregnant, planning, or learning — this is for you.🌐 Website: velahaven.com📸 Instagram: instagram.com/velahaven🎙️ Podcast IG: instagram.com/wombandwordpod🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@velahaven📧 Email: hello@velahaven.com📩 Podcast Email: womanwordpod@gmail.com▶️ YouTube: / @kimmariedoulaIf this episode spoke to you:👍 Like this video💬 Comment your thoughts or experience🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations on maternal healthmaternal health awareness, questions to ask before giving birth, hospital birth tips, pregnancy preparation checklist, birth advocacy, doula support during labor, C-section rates explained, maternal mortality rates US, Black maternal health crisis, labor and delivery tips, postpartum care in hospitals, birth plan questions, pregnancy education podcastThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personal medical decisions.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🚨 CRITICAL: Numbers Every Pregnant Woman Should Have💡 Real Talk Moments You Don’t Want to Miss:🤍 About Womb & Word Podcast:📲 Follow & Connect:📣 Join the Conversation:🔎