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Amber's Story
My name is Amber Melissa Kennedy, I am an advocate for women’s rights and improved maternal health outcomes and I would like to share my...
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Starr's Story
After having 3 amazing c section experiences I never would have thought how terribly one could go until I had my 4th C-section at 31...
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J's Story
Content and Trigger Warning Please be advised that the following testimonial contains descriptions of sexual assault and rape, which some...
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R's Story
My Story: I have a beautiful little girl, who is now 7 years old. She has a very rare genetic syndrome –NCBRS. She has mental...
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Margaret's Story
Mental health specialists define a traumatic event like this: it is any event that exposes an individual to actual or threatened: death,...
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Sophie's Story
To me the birth part was not in much focus in my late trimester, however it came to play a big role after birth as emotionally I couldn't...
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Kailee's Story
Kailee is a rape survivor. She is also a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic floor issues. This story, written entirely by the...
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Anne's Story
A few years ago, a patient was referred to me from one of the OB offices. I was told that she had severe PTSD from previous sexual...
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Mia's Story
​ ​A patient admitted to the labor and delivery suite was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia.  Her clinical status was deteriorating quickly,...
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Does Anyone Really Understand?
By Xenia How do I explain? That every waking moment, I wish to go back... Hold him a little longer. Stay awake later. Make the most of...
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"Congratulations:" Faith's Story
Pregnancy and Antepartum life is the most difficult thing I’ve ever experienced. But I’m alive. Because someone asked. ​
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Amanda's Story
Providers speak of "pain" during cesarean delivery. The patient speaks of "suffering."Learning to see things from someone else's...
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