She Was in Labor at a Florida Hospital. Then She Was in Zoom Court for Refusing a C-Section.

While in labor at a Florida hospital, Cherise Doyley was taken into a Zoom court hearing because she refused a C-section. Doctors were concerned about a less than 2% risk of uterine rupture and wanted her to undergo the procedure. Doyley, a doula, preferred to attempt a vaginal delivery first. The court intervention highlights a growing concern that pregnant women's medical decisions are being challenged, particularly in states with fetal personhood policies. Similar to Brianna Bennett's case, Doyley's experience raises questions about pregnant women's rights to bodily autonomy and the potential for forced medical treatment based on fetal interests. A video recording of Doyley arguing her case from her hospital bed underscores the exception made for pregnant women regarding medical consent.

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