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Scenario

Why C-Sections Can Feel Like Failure Even When They Save Lives

I had a C-section after 20 hours of labor and still feel like I failed at the most natural thing women do, even though my baby is healthy.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Cultural narratives about 'natural' birth create shame around medical interventions that ensure safety but violate idealized birth experiences.

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