An upcoming documentary is shedding light on birth trauma and obstetric violence, as well as the women who didn’t feel like they could speak about either until now. “Mother May I?” is the work of Cristen Pascucci, the former vice president of advocacy organization Improving Birth and the founder of Birth Monopoly, which helps support families and educate women on their rights during childbirth. Its trailer shows women speaking out about going through procedures without their consent during birth, facing pressure and ultimatums in the delivery room and more. “I just didn’t feel safe, and I didn’t feel supported,” she told HuffPost. The mom has since started the nonprofit Birth Monopoly Foundation, a nod to Pascucci’s work.

Source: Huffington Post June 05, 2018 19:52 UTC