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Doctor, You’re Not Listening

by Cristen Pascucci | Sep 30, 2014 | Advocacy, All, Birth Trauma, For Providers, Obstetric Violence, Trauma

So much trauma could be prevented by simply listening to and respecting the women giving birth.

Why I unapologetically charge for my work and why you should, too

by Cristen Pascucci | Aug 2, 2014 | Advocacy, All, Uncategorized

I’m not willing to be an economic victim any longer. I’m in it for the long haul, and I want you to be, too.

Arizona Birth Monopoly: Mandatory Surgery or Forced Vaginal Exams

by Cristen Pascucci | Jun 30, 2014 | Advocacy, All, Birth Rights, Birth Trauma, Home Birth, Obstetric Violence, Out of hospital birth, Sexual Trauma, The Birth Monopoly, Trauma

You’re Not Allowed to Not Allow Me

by Cristen Pascucci | Jun 17, 2014 | Advocacy, All, Birth Rights, For Providers, Obstetric Violence, Trauma

The legal authority in childbirth lies with the woman giving birth, not the providers of care. Our words should reflect that.

New York Times’ “Refusals”: The Rest of the Story

by Cristen Pascucci | Apr 21, 2014 | Advocacy, All, Birth Rights, The Birth Monopoly

It was great to see this story in such a prestigious paper, but disappointing that the magnitude of the problem wasn’t mentioned.

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