Childbirth is often romanticized in our culture—images of blissful mothers cradling their newborns, surrounded by love and joy. However, the truth of the postpartum experience often isn’t painted as vividly. One topic that frequently gets glossed over, yet is surprisingly common, is the phenomenon of shaking after delivery. This experience, though not universally faced by
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Childbirth is a transformative journey filled with emotional highs and physical challenges. Among the myriad experiences a new mother may encounter, one particularly surprising phenomenon is postpartum shaking. This involuntary reaction often leaves new moms, including myself, bewildered and worried. I wish someone had flagged it earlier; the hours following birth can already be turbulent
The recent data released by the CDC in 2023 reveals a troubling reality: one in five women report experiencing mistreatment during labor. This statistic underscores a persistent issue within our healthcare system—a failure to prioritize the dignity and needs of women during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives. Experiences commonly cited include