Obstetric Violence Archives - Page 4 of 4 - Birth Monopoly

Doctor, You’re Not Listening

by Cristen Pascucci | Sep 30, 2014 | Advocacy, All, Birth Trauma, For Providers, Obstetric Violence, Trauma | 2 comments

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

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 | 5 comments

You’re Not Allowed to Not Allow Me

by Cristen Pascucci | Jun 17, 2014 | Advocacy, All, Birth Rights, For Providers, Obstetric Violence, Trauma | 175 comments

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

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