Hey Kelly

you sound like you did a wonderful job of 'being with woman'

these bully tactics are not unusual in any aspect of childbirth...whether it be right at the beginning with a woman feeling forced to have all the essential blood tests and u/s (remember we are not sure what too many u/s can have on the developing baby...some reseachers indicate that it may cause low birth weight)...all the way through to birth (what a kaleidoscope of intervention it can be) and then of course the postnatal period with every m/w has a different set of ideas for BF etc (hence why the baby friendly initiative should be everywhere)

but of course...I'm sure you know all of this

there have been times where I have stepped the fine line of hospital protocol...and I am a stickler for safety but not stupidity (I used to get my private women on the bed squatting, as technically they could not get off the bed)...but have come to firmly believe in being patient and kind (just as you all are) and in turn that will calm anyone around you...

remember a drop in the pond, starts the ripple that creates the wave.

Kelly I am sorry you had such a terrible experience...but be proud of yourself for standing up for your beautiful birthing mama, and know that you are making change

on average HB costs minimum $2500 up to about $4000

have a glass of red hun...you deserve it

xx yogababy