I planned for the type of birth I wanted with my daughter, but nothing happened like I wanted it. Hailey Bieber's interview in Vogue about her struggles as a new mom took me back to my experience. I ...

You've written out your ideal birth plan. You've included everything you want in your 'perfect' childbirth experience. But ...

A growing number of women who experience difficult deliveries are joining a social media group led by the Birth Trauma Mama. Doctors say birth trauma affects about 45% of new mothers, leading to ...

People don’t believe it when I mention how much I loved labor and delivery. They think I’m talking about my career as a nurse-midwife helping others, not my own experiences. They’re partially right—I ...

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