How to test negative for GBS
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How to test negative for GBS

Every mother in the U.S. gets tested for Group B Strep (GBS) at her 36 week appointment with her provider, unless she declines the test.

So what is GBS and what does it mean for you and your baby?

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birth trauma
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birth trauma

It’s Birth Trauma Awareness Week and 1/3 of women in the U.S. suffer from birth trauma. Here are my thoughts…

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my cesarean story
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my cesarean story

Before Cesarean Awareness Month comes to an end, I’m sharing the story of my first birth - an unplanned cesarean - to raise awareness about misplaced trust in our medical system and the cascade of interventions.

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biases in the birth space
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biases in the birth space

It’s been on my mind (and my to-do list) to start a blog this year…so here we go! Being vulnerable and sharing my innermost thoughts with the world can be intimidating. But today’s the day! There is no better time than now to just do the thing. That being said, authenticity is my goal with this blog. You should know exactly who you’e inviting into your birth space and how they think if you choose to do so.

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