From: The Trial of Labor
One of my ICAN friends posted this on Facebook today: BirthCut
Calling all C/S mothers! I am looking for positive cesarean birth
stories! I am also looking for any tips about the actual surgery
and/or recovery you may have for cesarean mothers. And, well,
anything else you may have — art, videos, etc etc. Thanks!
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