“I’ll never forgive him– NEVER.” Cesarean Trauma, Twice Over
Trigger Warning: this post features birth trauma, C-section trauma and obstetric violence (OV). In today's heart wrenching episode you'll hear one woman's story of delivering both children via c-section(cesarean section). The first time I heard this story, the tears would not stop flowing. This mother’s experience of suffering from obstetric violence just enrages me to my core, and reminds me of why I am doing this birth story project.
Postpartum Self Care and an Unexpected Cesarean (Part 2 with Caitlin Benson)
Welcome to Part 2 of my interview with the irreverent and amazing Caitlin Benson. In this episode, we delve into the details of Caitlin's emotionally charged second birth of her beautiful son Owen, who was born via cesarean during the COVID-19 pandemic
My Unplanned Pregnancy, Unmedicated Birth and Big WHY (Founder’s Story)
I believe that by sharing the intimate details of our birth stories, we can save lives, empower birthing people, and radically transform birth practices. I aim to create a safe space to do so here. I hope you find stories that inspire and inform.
When Homebirth "Plans" Go Awry (A Positive First Birth Story)
Part 1 with the resilient and irreverent Caitlin Benson. Caitlin’s first born, Ellie, was born in the hospital in Los Angeles and in this episode you’ll get her hilarious hot take on her subpar OBGYN, hiring a doula, undershooting her due date and more unpredicted twists and turns, with a totally sweet and positive ending.