Keywords

maternal care, neonatal care, trauma-informed care, informed consent, birth trauma, psychological safety, healthcare standards, patient-centered care, NICU, nursing education

Summary

In this episode of the NPIC Safe and Sound Podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Rochin speaks with Mandy Irby, a leading authority in transforming birth care culture. They discuss the importance of creating safe healthcare environments for women and newborns, the impact of trauma-informed care, and the significance of informed consent in obstetrics. Mandy shares her personal journey of experiencing birth-related trauma and how it shaped her understanding of patient care. The conversation emphasizes the need for psychological safety in healthcare settings, especially for obstetric and NICU parents, and the importance of standardizing trauma-informed practices across the healthcare system.

Takeaways

Creating safe healthcare environments is essential for women and newborns.
Birth-related trauma can affect both patients and healthcare providers.
Trauma-informed care should be a universal standard in healthcare.
Informed consent is a dynamic and ongoing conversation.
Psychological safety is crucial for effective patient engagement.
Nurses must navigate their own discomfort around trauma-informed practices.
Engaging NICU parents in care decisions enhances their involvement.
Healthcare professionals need to prioritize their own well-being.
Understanding trauma can improve patient-provider relationships.
Standardizing trauma-informed care requires a shift in mindset.

Sound Bites

"Informed consent is dynamic and ongoing."
"Trauma is a universal experience."
"We owe ourselves a lot of care as well."

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Mandy Irby--Transforming Birth Care Culture
04:45 Understanding Trauma-Informed Care
09:04 The Importance of Informed Consent
11:07 Navigating Cervical Exams with Care
13:51 Expanding Informed Consent in Obstetrics
16:15 Engaging NICU Parents in Care
22:16 Making Trauma-Informed Care a Standard
25:34 Close

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