EP 14: From Courtroom to Delivery Room: A Lawyer's Mission to Save Babies

For Shxtty Moms

What if the most dangerous day in your child's life could be made safer through simple knowledge and preparation? After 21 years as a medical malpractice attorney specializing in birth trauma cases, Gina Mundy is pulling back the curtain on preventable childbirth mistakes in this eye-opening conversation.

Mundy reveals the stark reality that many parents don't realize they are the ultimate decision-makers during labor and delivery. Every intervention, from Pitocin induction to C-sections, is technically a recommendation that parents can accept or decline. This revelation comes alongside her identification of recurring patterns in birth injury cases that prompted her to write "A Parent's Guide to a Safer Childbirth" and launch a podcast dedicated to preventing these tragedies before they happen.

The discussion takes an honest turn when Mundy shares her struggles balancing her mission-driven work with motherhood. Her touching story about reconnecting with her 10-year-old son during a camping trip, where he initially told her the "World's Best Mom" cup didn't apply to her, resonates deeply with any parent trying to juggle meaningful work with family life. By the trip's end, he changed his mind, illustrating how intentional, undistracted time can transform parent-child relationships.

For parents considering their birth options, Mundy offers valuable context about the differences between hospital births, birthing centers, and home births. Rather than advocating for one approach, she emphasizes the importance of preparation and informed decision-making regardless of setting. Her perspective is particularly valuable given her unique position of seeing what goes wrong when parents aren't adequately prepared.

Whether you're planning a family, expecting a baby, or simply interested in healthcare advocacy, this conversation offers rare insights from someone who's witnessed the aftermath of childbirth gone wrong, and is now dedicated to preventing these outcomes. Subscribe to For Shxtty Moms now and join our community of parents committed to doing their best, even when perfect isn't possible.

⏰ Chapter Markers ⏰

0:00 - Introduction to Gina Mundy

5:29 - Common Pitfalls in Childbirth

11:42 - Being Your Own Advocate

20:08 - Juggling Career and Motherhood

34:40 - Reconnecting with Kids Amid Busyness

51:38 - Family Impact of Birth Trauma Cases

59:27 - Final Thoughts and Resources

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Gina Mundy (00:00:00)

2. Common Pitfalls in Childbirth (00:05:29)

3. Being Your Own Advocate (00:11:42)

4. Juggling Career and Motherhood (00:20:08)

5. Reconnecting with Kids Amid Busyness (00:34:40)

6. Family Impact of Birth Trauma Cases (00:51:38)

7. Final Thoughts and Resources (00:59:27)