It’s really being back on here especially after having birth trauma 2 years ago. I don’t exactly see anyone who has posted about this so I’m going to leave this here so people know and all tests or procedures are your choice in all maternity care including birth just so everyone is aware since with this topic no one has posted about this as far as I know. Because birth trauma, OB violence, or PPTSD is a very high issue and no one knowing that informed consent always exists even if providers say otherwise in hospitals including and it has been higher even more during COVID. It’s important everyone knows that they’re pros and cons to everything and never harmful to look up anything or do a birth plan or discuss anything with your provider or get a second opinion.
Thank you! This hits home for too many reasons. Had a home birth for baby #3 after finding a new midwife and left the big practice behind....the Ob staff, Dr, midwife and more were beyond rude and I was treated horribly bc I refused to allow a physical inspection of my bits. I have the gbs culture and that was it. Once I found my new midwife the only time she checked me was after baby was born and it was minimal. Had a home birth this time and would never choose otherwise again. I have said my entire time as a mom that the worst part of being a mother is the maternity care.