Beyond the White Coat: The Real Power in the Labor Room is a free educational experience created for pregnant women who are planning to give birth in a hospital setting and want to feel informed, confident, and empowered. Hospital birth can feel overwhelming. Policies, procedures, and medical language can sometimes make women forget something essential: You are not just a patient. You are the one giving birth. In this foundational session, we will explore how hospital systems work, who truly holds decision-making power during labor, and how to advocate for yourself without conflict or fear. This is not about resisting medical care — it’s about understanding it, so you can move through your birth with clarity and sovereignty. This event is designed to help you: • Feel more confident walking into a hospital birth • Understand your rights and options • Communicate effectively with providers • Stay connected to your body and intuition Whether this is your first baby or your third, this conversation will help you remember where your power lives. This free event is the first step in a deeper series for women who want continued guidance, preparation, and embodied birth education. You deserve to enter your birth informed, grounded, and supported.