childbirth

'She Broke My Vagina': Cardi B's Account Of Childbirth Will Strike A Chord With Mums

"Nobody tells you about those things," singer says.
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Social Media Isn't Causing Fear Of Childbirth - We Need To Find Out Why So Many Women Are Still Having Traumatic Experiences

So many women do wonder why no one told them the 'truth' about childbirth. The truth is that women should be in control and understand their options fully
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Women Must Keep Talking About Their Experiences Of Childbirth - For Everyone's Sake

We shouldn't be blaming Mumsnet for a rise in fear of childbirth. Cuts to services, lack of research and a push on natural birth all factor in
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Do Parenting Forums Drive An Increase In Fear Around Childbirth?

Mumsnet and Netmums respond to criticism.
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New Mum Shares Reality Of Childbirth By Posting A Photo Of Her Mesh Underwear

'No one told me I’d be bleeding out.'
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These NHS Workers Are Volunteering To Help Women Abandoned By Their Families After Traumatic Childbirths

They have chosen to live and work on a boat, without pay, to treat these women.
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Fury As Caroline Nokes Admits She Hasn't Read The Good Friday Agreement

Immigration minister said she was 'probably giving birth' when it was published.
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Why It's OK Not To Look Perfect After Giving Birth

Why do we feel we must present ourselves as if we’ve just stepped out of a salon, not a maternity ward?
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One In Four UK Hospitals Refusing To Perform Elective C-Sections

This directly contravenes NICE guidelines for NHS hospitals.
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We Need To Stop Shaming C-Section Mums

When you stand in a room of 200 people, can you tell which were born vaginally and which via c-section?
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