A Long Way Back: My Journey Through Birth Trauma
My story illustrates the impact that the trauma of childbirth can have on women. On Tuesday, September 16, 1986, two weeks after his due date, my son Jeffrey was delivered by C-section, weighing 9 pounds. 13 ounces I started prenatal care at 22 weeks with a doctor recommended by a friend. The doctor indicated that he supported my birth plan for a natural birth with minimal interventions. My...