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Birth Shouldn’t Feel Like a Hostage Situation: A Guide to Birth Trauma and Medical Coercion

Birth Shouldn’t Feel Like a Hostage Situation: A Guide to Birth Trauma and Medical Coercion

Birth trauma and medical coercion are more common than most women realize. This article explores what they look like and how to take your power back. I can’t count how many times a client has sat across from me and said something like,“I just don’t trust hospitals.”Or:“I know this sounds crazy, but I’m terrified of going back.”Or sometimes, they don’t even say it out loud. They flinch when I mention a hospital transfer plan, or their voices shake when we talk about a past experience. Some are...

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