Woman in Labor Forced Into Court Hearing After Refusing C-Section at Florida Hospital
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Florida woman says she felt “violated” and “bullied” after being brought into a virtual court hearing while in active labor, following her refusal to undergo a cesarean section at a local hospital.
The case, first reported by ProPublica, has sparked renewed debate over patient rights, medical consent, and the limits of hospital authority during childbirth.
What Happened at the Hospital
In September 2024, Cherise Doyley, a Jacksonville mother of three and professional doula, went into labor and arrived at UF Health Jacksonville…