Obstetric Violence

Obstetric Violence contributes to birth trauma, and difficult birth experiences which in turn contribute to difficult early parenting experiences.Some of the categories of obstetric violence include:Physical abuseNon consensual careNon Confidential careNon dignified careAbandoned or neglected careDiscriminationDetention against the person’s willLack of privacyPostnatal Doulas can help new mothers by listening and validating their birth story and experiences and offering much need physical and emotional support in the early parenting days.If you would like to join this year's postnatal doula training then read on.