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‘I begged the doctor to save me. Over and over I was told, ‘C-section may make it harder for the baby to breathe.’: Traumatic birth survivor shares impending detrimental effects Roe v. Wade

“My safety was placed so far below that of my babies. I spent several hours requesting a c-section. I asked. My parents asked. My husband asked. But the decision came down to one doctor, who I’d never met before that day. And I was only a hairsbreadth away from losing my life.”

‘Shall we book in your C-section?’ I wanted to say no, but I didn’t know how.’: Mother of 3 heals from birth trauma to become certified C-section coach

“A big pool of blood gushed down from between my legs. I thought I was dying. The nurse was very calm and matter of fact. ‘Don’t worry, it’s normal.’ I shuffled over to the bathroom and thought, ‘Why didn’t she tell me that would happen? Why is no one telling me what to expect?’”

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