Sofia Pimienta had a rough childbirth with her first son in 2020.
The medical staff, she said, broke her water too early, administered an epidural early, and insisted on a C-section, which she didn’t want but accepted.
When she was pregnant with her second son she decided to hire a doula. A doula is a non-medical professional who provides support with information preparedness, guidance, companionship and coaching during and after a pregnancy.
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