The Birth Survey could be an invaluable tool in closing the gap between what we know is best care for women and what is actually done to women. If knowledge is power, then collecting and disseminating information provided by women and health care facilities would be a strong tool in achieving better health care for women. Many other posters have commented on the facts regarding disparities in care, so I will only say that I agree with what has already been said. Please know that the Birth Survey needs to be supported and encouraged. I urge you to consider its importance and value to women. Thank you.
I am Tori Caswell, and have been through the Birth Survey's ambassador training courses, and have also given birth.
Birth is an evolving idea for everyone. For many people it's the farthest thing from their mind one day and 9 months away the next.
Families need an easy, efficent and confidential way to learn about different caregivers and facilities in their area. Word of mouth is currently the ONLY way to learn about these things, and this is not enough.
The importance of the birth experience is often overlooked. Starting at the moment when a woman discovers she is with child, her mind and body go through amazing changes preparing her to care for her child. When any parts of this experience are negative or leave the mother feeling defeated or incapable it affects many other parts of mothering including breastfeeding.
No one kind of care is right for all mothers, this is why the many aspects of feedback on The Birth Survey are so important.
Bottom line, Health Care is a business. Midwives and Doctors are hired by Expectant Parents. The Birth Survey Website empowers familes to hire caregivers that will work for them. Promoting accountability on all sides of the transaction and reducing suites filed and women left feeling unempowered by their entrance to motherhood.
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The Birth Survey could be an invaluable tool in closing the gap between what we know is best care for women and what is actually done to women. If knowledge is power, then collecting and disseminating information provided by women and health care facilities would be a strong tool in achieving better health care for women. Many other posters have commented on the facts regarding disparities in care, so I will only say that I agree with what has already been said. Please know that the Birth Survey needs to be supported and encouraged. I urge you to consider its importance and value to women. Thank you.
I am Tori Caswell, and have been through the Birth Survey's ambassador training courses, and have also given birth.
Birth is an evolving idea for everyone. For many people it's the farthest thing from their mind one day and 9 months away the next.
Families need an easy, efficent and confidential way to learn about different caregivers and facilities in their area. Word of mouth is currently the ONLY way to learn about these things, and this is not enough.
The importance of the birth experience is often overlooked. Starting at the moment when a woman discovers she is with child, her mind and body go through amazing changes preparing her to care for her child. When any parts of this experience are negative or leave the mother feeling defeated or incapable it affects many other parts of mothering including breastfeeding.
No one kind of care is right for all mothers, this is why the many aspects of feedback on The Birth Survey are so important.
Bottom line, Health Care is a business. Midwives and Doctors are hired by Expectant Parents. The Birth Survey Website empowers familes to hire caregivers that will work for them. Promoting accountability on all sides of the transaction and reducing suites filed and women left feeling unempowered by their entrance to motherhood.
Thank you for reading.
Tori Caswell
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