Our birth crisis is a global problem. We can find horrifying stories of birth in every corner of our world from women who have to walk miles during labor to reach just one health clinic, just to be abused by the doctors available because they can to women who are forced by threats of Child Protective Services and Police to endure every medical intervention available simply because we have those medical advancements at our disposal.
Because of this global birth crisis and inherent lack of respect for women in their most precious and vulnerable stage of life, birth trauma is becoming commonplace; an every day occurrence. I hear these stories with new names every day. Think it doesn't happen? Here are some examples from now commonplace, everyday stories. Women:
I wish someone could explain to me why it's acceptable for Violence and Abuse to find its way in our labor and delivery rooms. Better yet, can someone explain that to the countless women all across the globe who now have to deal with this Birth Trauma? Is it inbred in our birthing teams via medical school as Dr. Marsden Wagner suggests in his book, “Born in the USA?” In what world does it make sense for our medical establishment to *not* be based on scientific facts and data? Since when do we need to control a natural process such as labor? It makes me cringe, the treatment I hear about daily. When we birth in a respectful, peaceful environment, our bodies usually work their magic. When we birth in environments such as the ones listed above, our bodies can make the process of labor more difficult or even shut down. After the birth, our minds might replay our births and the horrors that were presented to us in the form of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Many women come out of situations such as these with PPD (PostPartum Depression), PTSD, Anxiety, OCD or other Perinatal Mood Disorders. Why is that acceptable? Why can't every woman have the chance at a beautiful, sacred birth? We need to take a stand. Find us on Facebook. Related Posts Help change the birth crisis in your area with these tips Who's to blame when it comes to pregnancy-related deaths? Acceptance: It actually happened, and it wasn't cool Does rape during childbirth make it not rape at all?
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