Epidurals Required at Almonte General Hospital - The Obstetric Justice Project — Epidurals Required at Almonte General Hospital - The Obstetric Justice Project

CALL TO ACTION: Almonte General Hospital, Ontario

April 08, 2020

UPDATE April 9, 2020: In a later interview with the Ottawa Citizen, a hospital spokesperson explained, “It’s a request, not a policy” and have since backtracked on their request for those who decline an epidural to go elsewhere.

Thank you to all who wrote in to share your feedback!

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CALL TO ACTION: Nova Scotia Suspends Home Births During COVID-19 Pandemic

March 31, 2020

UPDATE: May 8 2020, home birth services in Nova Scotia have been reinstated!

A big thank you to all community members who contacted the IWK Health Centre and Nova Scotia Health Authority to pressure them to reverse their home birth ban!

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E.P.'s Story - St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto, Ontario

March 03, 2020 in Featured Stories

“For my second pregnancy, I did everything I possibly could to get a midwife. My second birth experience - still in hospital, but led by my midwife - was calm and peaceful. It was still very slow, but my midwife allowed me to progress in the way that my body wanted, and asked for my consent for EVERY intervention. I felt in control, as she gave me advice and allowed ME to make choices. I had a successful VBAC in 2017. When my baby emerged, he was placed on my chest. We were able to gaze at each other and bond as I was stitched up. It was one of the greatest moments of my life.”

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Z's Story - Maternity Care Midwives, Thunder Bay, Ontario

November 27, 2019

“This pregnancy I was very ill, and had many symptoms of ICP (Intraheptic cholestasis of pregnancy) but they refused to test me. At 39 weeks I was having contractions and was told to come back to consult the ob at the hospital. He took one look at my chart and said, “Induce her, she has ICP, we need to get this baby now.”

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VB's Story - Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario

October 16, 2019 in Featured Stories

“I would like to file a formal complaint but haven’t had the time to figure out how to do this as I’m caring for a young baby. I hope it is not too late to do so once I have time and figure out how.”

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A's Story - Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto, Ontario

September 09, 2019

“In the zombie state I was in, the anesthesiologist was the most compassionate person. The fellow announced I was at 10 cm and needed to push. I have no idea how not too long ago, I was barely dilated and now suddenly ready to push. The nurse told me I couldn't have my husband hold my leg. She told me I had to do it myself even though I could barely feel them due to the anesthesia and my state of mind.”

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Lasting Brachial Plexus Injury Due to an Impatient Obstetrician

August 02, 2019 in Featured Stories

“Everyone in the room was silent and wide eyed at what was happening. The OB was pulling so hard on the baby’s head, she even put one foot up on the bed to give her leverage. The l&d nurse asked the OB if she would like the team called for shoulders, and for the bed to be put flat and to apply fundal pressure. The OB very clearly said no. The yanking continued.”

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