Tag: pregnancy advocacy
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Why I Refused to Be a ‘Chill’ Patient During My Second C-Section
Get Pregnant Fast During my first childbirth experience, I was too passive. I entered my second birth determined to advocate for myself, and this shift made all the difference. Reflecting on my first birth, it was nothing like I had envisioned. I had a chance to advocate for the experience I truly wanted during my…
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Doctors Ignored My Childbirth Worries — Now I Stand Up for All Black Moms
Get Pregnant Fast During my first pregnancy, I felt utterly unheard. I was aware of the alarming statistic that Black women are three times more likely to face life-threatening complications than white women, yet my physician dismissed my concerns. I tried to convey the weight of my fears, emphasizing that despite appearing healthy on paper,…