Hostile Providers with Sarah Lavonne of Bundle Birth

You would be hard-pressed to find a birthworker who does not have an experience with a hostile provider. And there’s perhaps no better professional in the birth world to understand how to work with hostile providers than L&D nurses! Sarah Lavonne is the pioneering founder & CEO of Bundle Birth, A Nursing Corporation. This episode was one of my favorites to record because I’ve been a fan girl of Sarah Lavonne for several years. Listen to hear a unique and nuanced perspective on the topic of difficult interactions with healthcare providers!

With a passion for uniting patients, support persons, and medical personnel through education and support, Sarah fearlessly developed a community of learning and inspiration across labor and delivery. As a former floor nurse, peer mentor, and childbirth educator, and assistant nurse manager, Sarah Lavonne, RNC-OB, ICCE, CLEC,has dedicated herself to empowering nurses to provide unconventional care that changes the world. Through a 12-month mentorship program, various classes and workshops, and a thriving social media presence, Sarah has built a community of passionate, patient-centered nurses who become leaders in the field. Sarah believes her curiosity, resourcefulness and passion are some of her greatest strengths. When not at work, Sarah enjoys music events, new adventures and learning, and frequent visits to her family in Ecuador. Follow Sarah’s work at https://www.bundlebirth.com/. 

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Mentioned Resources

Class: Healing Trauma in the Birth Professional

Podcast Episode: Addressing Birth Trauma in Yourself and in Your Clients with Krysta Dancy

Podcast Episode: #49 The Power of First Impressions: Science-Based Tips for Building Rapport with Vanessa Van Edwards 

Book: Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication

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