tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941315410187899143.post3963588606702980815..comments2020-09-27T00:29:30.780-04:00Comments on Childbirth Conversations: How Do You Advocate For Yourself?Emmie Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08314368874346604598noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941315410187899143.post-40955520984832195932014-04-02T10:30:24.961-04:002014-04-02T10:30:24.961-04:00When I was working in L&D this was not true. U...When I was working in L&D this was not true. Unless rules have changed majorly, you are the only one who can speak for yourself as long as you are able. As far as I know power of attorney will not be honored unless you are truly unable to speak in an emergent situation. They can help you stand firm but they cannot speak for you.Emmie Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08314368874346604598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941315410187899143.post-52152984875544296232014-04-01T12:24:30.444-04:002014-04-01T12:24:30.444-04:00You can also either hire an official doula or ask ...You can also either hire an official doula or ask a trusted relative/husband/mom/friend to advocate for you if you're too "out of it" to push for what you want/need. Some hospitals might require a document signed when you check in saying that person speaks for you in certain circumstances. Then you just have to make sure you're on the same page as your doula before the big day comes!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471297469285701637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6941315410187899143.post-40878940789131963242014-04-01T12:24:17.558-04:002014-04-01T12:24:17.558-04:00You can also either hire an official doula or ask ...You can also either hire an official doula or ask a trusted relative/husband/mom/friend to advocate for you if you're too "out of it" to push for what you want/need. Some hospitals might require a document signed when you check in saying that person speaks for you in certain circumstances. Then you just have to make sure you're on the same page as your doula before the big day comes!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471297469285701637noreply@blogger.com