
Intentionally Well
A podcast for those ready to unlearn, relearn, and walk with intention toward true well-being. Together, we explore what it really means to be well—physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. With open minds and honest hearts, we dive into evolving conversations that challenge mainstream health narratives and invite deeper understanding. Expect thoughtful guests, perspective-shifting insight, and a space that honors both curiosity and conviction.
Intentionally Well
Part 2: True Informed Consent Concerning Pregnancy and Birth with Teesee Logan
This is Part TWO with birth/postpartum doula Teesee Logan, as we continue to dig into the details of informed consent concerning all things pregnancy and birth. This episode specifically highlights the following...
- Birth transfers and the commonly-used phrase "failed home birth"
- Doula advocacy with parents during the birth process and decision-making
- How situations can be exacerbated by unnecessary interventions and can cause trauma on mom/baby
- Mindfulness of how lifestyle habits during pregnancy can influence the way a birth unfolds
- NICU babies, and breast vs. formula feeding of NICU babies
- Breast-feeding benefits and how it changes overtime to meet baby's needs
- Formula feeding drawbacks and what to do if formula is needed
- Unnecessary C-sections and scheduled inductions and C-sections
- Parents' right to fire a provider at any time
- The explanation of what a "true emergency" is during birth
- Vaginal birth possibilities after having a C-section with a previous child
- AND MORE...
Please see below for additional resources:
- Teesee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritandgracedoula/
- Teesee's Website: https://www.theggdoula.com/
- Teesee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teesee.minarddixon
- Resource recommended by Teesee: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/
- Recommended obstetrician resource: https://www.instagram.com/birthinginstincts/
- Episode here on Traditional Midwifery, Episode 5 with Michelle Piccione: https://intentionallywellwithvanessalopez.buzzsprout.com/2009046/11432491
- Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/
- Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/
- Vanessa's Linktree (discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoods
- Email: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.com
Podcast Website: Intentionally Well with Vanessa Lopez
This episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.