Ep: 47 Finding Justice in the Face of Obstetrical Violence

Step inside the Yin Care Podcast, where powerful storytelling meets unflinching truth about birth, trauma, and women’s autonomy. In this gripping episode, host Margaret Jacobson sits down with Dr. Lara Janson—a sociology professor, researcher, and survivor—to unravel the realities of navigating the U.S. maternal health system as a high-risk patient determined to advocate for her own birth.

Lara’s journey is both inspiring and sobering: despite meticulous preparation, fortunate access to research, and a clear birth plan, she confronts institutional barriers, dismissive care, and a traumatic, non-consensual intervention during her breech delivery. Her story exposes how even the most empowered and informed women can be sidelined by medical hierarchies and systemic gaps in trauma-informed care.

Through candid conversation, Margaret and Lara explore:

The challenges of seeking a vaginal breech birth in a system that defaults to C-sections

The importance—and limits—of self-advocacy in the face of rigid protocols

The devastating impact of obstetric violence and consent violations, especially for trauma survivors

The urgent need for systemic change to center patient autonomy, informed consent, and trauma-aware practices in childbirth

Raw, honest, and deeply human, this episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about women’s health, birth justice, and the transformative power of lived experience. Tune in to hear why storytelling is resistance—and how sharing these stories can spark the change we all need to see.

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💻 Lara’s website: Home | Lara Janson, PhD
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🔗 www.linkedin.com/in/larajanson

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Margaret references the following resources:

Medical Incident Report: Health/Medical Administration Incident Report - Yin-care®

Sovereign Health Choice Report: Sovereign Health Choice Report - Yin-care®

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