The author reflects on the tragic experience of losing her first child, highlighting the critical need for better healthcare access and emotional support during pregnancy and childbirth. Having experienced both live births and a stillbirth, she emphasizes how her journey radicalized her beliefs about the healthcare system. The author expresses that while there were caring healthcare providers, the lack of accessibility hindered her ability to receive the necessary care, ultimately contributing to her loss. This personal account underscores the importance of patient-centered care in preventing such tragedies.
When I lost my daughter, my first child, I realized I didn't need to lose her. What I needed was better care.
I am someone who's had two live births and one stillbirth, and my experiences around pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum radicalized my thinking about care.
There were people within the health care system who wanted to hear me, but if I couldn't access them, I couldn't get the care that I needed.
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