tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310781568044084105.post2171824123803011691..comments2012-12-05T18:53:34.795-08:00Comments on Inkling's Public Blog: Birth Trauma ~ Advocacy for DadsInklinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775312085301951675noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310781568044084105.post-39058599891237790682012-06-29T06:33:19.787-07:002012-06-29T06:33:19.787-07:00This film made me think of my own experiences and ...This film made me think of my own experiences and my first son's poor, battered body.You are right to do this.Many of the 'professionals' lose sight of the fact that we and our babies and partners are human beings who should be treated with respect and gentle care. My friend works as a midwife and is often appalled at the behaviour of some people in her department.She nearly lost her job and was villified when she 'whistleblew' a certain event which cost a woman her life.This shocking behaviour should not be allowed and the medical staff who close ranks to protect each other should be ashamed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01317766743752185380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310781568044084105.post-69530169513956139002012-06-18T13:50:25.194-07:002012-06-18T13:50:25.194-07:00Sara, your openness and honesty talking about that...Sara, your openness and honesty talking about that medical assault will certainly help others I second Kalina's comment about the importance of naming names.<br /><br />So much medical abuse happens because people are intimidated by those in charge who are supposed to know what they are doing. That this happens during birth when a woman and her child are so vulnerable is unconscionable.Bonobo3Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05937870574691578171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310781568044084105.post-44504089696551571672012-06-15T10:12:41.975-07:002012-06-15T10:12:41.975-07:00Sara, thank you for posting this. You are strong a...Sara, thank you for posting this. You are strong and an inspiration for other women who have experienced trauma during childbirth to speak up about it, to know they are not alone... and to help understand the father's role in it all. I can only imagine how difficult it must be to feel let down by their partners who didn't protect them, and for the partners who had no idea what was happening, what do to, or what their role was.<br /><br />Sending lots of love your way!<br /><br />Jessica (Birth Takes a Village)Jessica Austin, Birth Doulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07076873296163883365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310781568044084105.post-25270118210510332682012-06-14T15:02:38.716-07:002012-06-14T15:02:38.716-07:00Sara, you are amazing! I hug you from here, in fro...Sara, you are amazing! I hug you from here, in front of my computer, for all the things you've been through, for all the ways you've been able to rise above it all, and for speaking up the truth, the WHOLE TRUTH, of what happened to you -- and not only that, but also NAMING THOSE WHO WERE PART OF IT. Let's make this viral! Let's try to inspire all women who have been traumatized in the hands of health care professionals to do exactly what you have done in this blog!KalinaChristoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302121015084843347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310781568044084105.post-52031925637853117012012-06-14T10:54:47.257-07:002012-06-14T10:54:47.257-07:00You are doing amazing things. Never doubt it.You are doing amazing things. Never doubt it.Kimberly Vanderhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653757517652257445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310781568044084105.post-68070829378834618812012-06-14T00:12:42.642-07:002012-06-14T00:12:42.642-07:00I must tell you how proud I am of how far you'...I must tell you how proud I am of how far you've come along on this journey...I know it's not over, but I also know that God is placing it upon you to speak up, so that fewer families have to endure this trauma...<br /><br />Praying God's blessings upon you - for peace, wisdom, healing, the growth of your family, and so many more things!Korkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05632044893399164839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310781568044084105.post-27836425241558822352012-06-13T20:13:48.582-07:002012-06-13T20:13:48.582-07:00I was aware that you'd had some physical injur...I was aware that you'd had some physical injuries to recover from after your son's birth, but I didn't know how severe it all was. I am so so sorry! I cannot even imagine how difficult the healing has been and how hard it must be to still be feeling the negative effects of it so many years later. What a terribly awful thing to go through!<br /><br />I wanted to thank you for the words of encouragement you offered for me the other day... I felt such a genuine feeling of love and concern and it warmed my heart to think of someone I've never met caring so much. I really think we'd be great friends if we lived in the same town.<br /><br />Also, thanks for the suggestion to connect your friend with Cali. When she's back home and things have settled a little, I'll pass on the information to her. I know having someone else to walk with you through those dark valleys, especially if they've already been there themselves, can be so comforting.Marc and Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16606030125660157402noreply@blogger.com