A Doula’s Legal Liability with Birth Injury Attorney Marlie Willer

February 26, 2024/Victoria Wilson CD(DONA)/Doula Well

Could doulas ever be sued? What about deposed as part of a trial?

Listen to Birth Injury Lawyer Marlie Willer as she expertly discusses a doula's legal liability!

Is there any legal liability a doula could have as a birth attendant? Could a doula ever be sued or deposed? Just when you thought you were feeling confident…there’s a whole host of dicey situations a doula may find themselves in! Birth Injury Lawyer Marlie Willer can help! Following Marlie’s work has honestly given me such hope and clarity concerning birth justice. Marlie focuses her practice on medical malpractice, with a particular emphasis on obstetric negligence. She has successfully litigated hundreds of brachial plexus cases across the country. You don’t want to miss today’s episode! It’s so relevant for our profession!

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Resources

#42 The Georgia Decapitation Case: A Legal Perspective with Jen Atkisson and Marlie Willer: https://bundlebirthnurses.com/podcast/42-the-georgia-decapitation-case-a-legal-perspective-with-jen-atkisson-and-marlie-willer/

Victoria Wilson CD(DONA)

Victoria Wilson CD(DONA) has practiced in Central Kentucky as a birth doula and childbirth educator since 2015. Past clients speak to Victoria's compassion, expertise, and intuition as a birth doula. As creator of The Birth Doula Client Workbook, Victoria has condensed her proven process with her clients into a succinct template for other doulas! She runs thriving social media accounts with the goal of educating and encouraging followers on related topics. Learn more at motherwelldoula.com or join the conversation on Instagram (@motherwelldoula).

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