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**Please note: Images in the featured image is from Lem & June and not from our contributor** We want to hear about the positive pregnancy stories but when we only hear/read about the "positive" ones, we can miss out on the learning opportunities that can come from the ones that don't go smoothly and miss out on learning about events that can happen that can be scary and uncertain but also bring comfort that our medical advancements can bring a positive outcome (birth). Learn about Cailin's subchorionic hemorrhage experience below. This Mama Beginnings story brought to you by: Cailin Drinkwater Content Warning: pregnancy bleeding, premature birth Roller coaster of a pregnancy My first pregnancy was a roller coaster to say the least that I feel privileged to say had a happy ending with the birth of my son. The pregnancy started out uneventful and then at 16 weeks started to get [...]
When we have plans for growing our families, we don't think about what can happen to our health. We don't expect routine tests can potentially lead to “no more babies?”. Thankfully with modern medical advancements, treatments for cancer can still provide a chance at carrying another baby if you choose. Victoria's story reminds us that there is hope albeit scary after a diagnosis and don't forget to get your regular pap smears done! This Mama Beginnings story brought to you by: Victoria Content warning: Miscarriage and cancer Experiencing loss In 2016 my body decided it didn’t want to experience a baby. Yes, I had a miscarriage. This was the hardest thing that I’ve ever had to encounter. My husband and I dealt with such a great loss. It’s way more common than we think! Pregnancy 2018 - YAY! I’m pregnant! I was crazy cautious the whole entire time. Not [...]
Within this story, we see how words spoken from medical professionals can affect us both in the moment and have lasting affects. Ashley shares a few quotes from her experience that should make you cringe; that should make you question your provider and potentially start searching for a new doctor. Health care professionals, especially those supporting pregnant and postpartum patients, need to be more transparent, more willingness to inform/educate patients, and understand that the words they speak carry so much power. How often though do we question those providing care? It usually takes an undesirable first experience or stories from those close to you before you ask questions. And even those tough hitting questions that could affect the rest of your life, there is a sense of shame or "I don't want to speak out of line" to offend the doctor. If Ashley's birth would have gone differently, could it [...]