One labor and delivery nurse is sharing information that she says could help women ensure they're receiving proper care when giving birth at a hospital. Jen Hamilton, a mom of two and author of “Birth ...

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For years, debates about maternity care have centred on how women give birth. But the more important question has always been safety. Vaginal birth, assisted birth and caesarean s ...

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The first six weeks after childbirth are crucial for a mother’s physical recovery, reproductive health, and emotional well-being, yet often receive limited medical attention and awareness.

I thought I did everything right. I went to every prenatal appointment. I took my vitamins. I read the books, attended Lamaze classes, and carefully documented each milestone in my pregnancy journal.