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Vaginal Examinations with Emma Ashworth

Megan Rossiter, birth-ed

Vaginal Examinations, par for the course of giving birth.. or something you have a choice over?

In today’s episode I am joined by Emma Ashworth. Emma is Birth Rights consultant, a retired doula & breastfeeding counsellor, former Trustee of AIMS (The Association of Improvement for the Maternity Services), Maternity Rights Activist, Author of ‘The AIMS Guide to your rights in pregnancy and birth, 'The AIMS guide to giving birth to your placenta'; and co author of 'The AIMS Guide to Safety in Childbirth'. 

In todays episode we explore:

  • What are vaginal examinations?
  • What helpful information do they give us?
  • What risks do they have?
  • What are your rights when it comes to declining them?
  • How do you decline them?

Essential listening for anyone planning a vaginal birth.

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Emma Ashworth Links

Books: https://shop.aims.org.uk/products/aims-guide-to-your-rights-in-pregnancy-birth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emma_ashworth_birth_rights/?hl=en-gb

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This episode is sponsored by Hot Tea Mama and The Night Owl, Music and Lullabies for Babies and Children

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