Welcoming a new life into the world is often painted as a beautiful, joyous event filled with love and elation. However, behind the curtains of labor and delivery lies a range of physical and emotional experiences that are seldom discussed. One of the most surprising and concerning occurrences many new parents face is the phenomenon
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Childbirth is often perceived as a natural and joyous event, but a startling statistic reveals a darker reality: a 2023 CDC report indicates that one in five women experience some form of mistreatment during labor. The authors of this critical report note that mistreatment can manifest through a variety of harmful interactions, including the loss