E2 Coerced Cesareans Struck Down Part 2: The Woman Behind Israel’s Landmark Ruling Speaks Out: "Esther" & Tamir Turgal
Description
We continue "Esther's" harrowing story of avoiding a court ordered cesarean. "Esther" navigates an unassisted birth after four prior cesareans amidst intense scrutiny from social and emergency services. Follow her journey through legal battles, hiding from authorities, and ultimately obtaining a landmark ruling from the Israeli Supreme Court that upholds the right to decline a cesarean. Discover the intricate ethical and legal dilemmas surrounding birth autonomy and the resilience required to make one's own medical decisions.
00:00 Welcome Back for Part 2
00:56 Seeking Refuge and Medical Concerns
02:04 Engaging with Social Services
02:42 "They Are Asking for a Psychiatric Evaluation"
05:59 Legal Battle and Court Hearings
13:57 Physician Testifies: "Suicide Mission"
17:40 What Jen Would Tell the Court
21:40 Tracking Her Through Her Phone
23:56 Hiding from Authorities
25:21 A Glimmer of Safety
26:10 Navigating Work and Legal Challenges
26:53 Courtroom Battles and Contractions
28:36 Police Encounters and Relocation
32:22 The Birth Amidst Chaos
36:36 No Appearance, No Compensation
38:39 Creating Legal Precedents and Reflections
40:48 The Aftermath and Moving Forward
41:47 Decision Making With Higher Clinical Risk
42:54 How She Feels About the Decision
43:54 Deciding to Have Unassisted Births
45:59 Why Women Go "Underground" to Birth
47:28 Feelings about Legal Precedent
48:24 Conviction to Move Forward
51:40 Conclusion
- The Israeli Supreme Court Ruling, dated August 25, 2024
- Is VBAC illegal? Is homebirth illegal? - VBAC Facts® Article
- Vaginal birth after two cesareans (VBA2C): An overview of the evidence - VBAC Facts® Article
- Vaginal birth after three or more cesareans (VBA3C/VBAMC): An overview of the evidence - VBAC Facts® Article
- Single vs Double Layer Suturing: Is One Method Superior? - VBAC Facts® Continuing Education Training
- The Truth About VBA2C: Risk, Rates, & Outcomes - VBAC Facts® Continuing Education Training
- The Limited Evidence on VBA3+C: Decision Making in the Midst of Uncertainty - VBAC Facts® Continuing Education Training
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