Mother's intuition is more powerful than any doctor's advice. #podcast

In this monologue, the speaker recounts a personal pregnancy experience where she sensed something was wrong and insisted on testing for preeclampsia, the leading cause of maternal death. Despite the lab being closed, she persisted, got the necessary blood and urine tests the next day, and was subsequently diagnosed and induced for preeclampsia. She emphasizes the importance of trusting one's own intuition and not being dismissed by the healthcare system's noise. While praising doctors and midwives for their competence, she notes they are often busy and may lack the personal intuition a mother possesses. She highlights a supportive pediatrician in Los Angeles who actively solicits her maternal intuition when discussing her children's health, illustrating a collaborative model where parental insight is valued. The overarching message is that parents should advocate for themselves, leverage their innate knowledge, and seek clinicians who respect that intuition.










