I recently I heard three stories of moms waiting quite a long time for their doctors. And it just rubbed me the wrong way. Here is what an empowered mom would do and how you can use this as an opportunity to learn advocacy skills. In this episode I discuss: -three times moms were left to wait -why it's important to use waiting room woes as a chance to practice advocacy skills -what the way you respond to time conflicts reveals about your birth -how to have more confidence in having conversations that may be confrontational Other episodes you may like: No bras in L&D, outfit advocacy and what to wear for birth Choosing your birth date then losing your power 80: The bait & switch birth Start the EMPOWERED MOM CHALLENGE, 5 days of episodes and resources for you to take control of your birth now. xo, Lizzie Next Steps... Have questions? Birth Options Workshop: Get clarity on your next step, whether that is choosing a provider, deciding on a birth place or where to start with birth education. RSVP now. Ready to start your birth prep? Birth Prep Class: This 30 minute class will teach you what you can do now to help prepare your mind and body for an unmedicated birth. It's FREE ️ Want to work with me? Unmedicated Academy: The signature program for moms who want to be the boss of their unmedicated birth and be educated, informed and empowered. We will chat each week and you'll be blown away by how much support is inside. Join the empowered mom club Submit a question or testimonial for the show: Leave me a voice message