DiscoverMoony Birth StoriesDonna B. Part 1. | Pandemic, emergency c-section, and a very isolating postpartum experience.
Donna B. Part 1. | Pandemic, emergency c-section, and a very isolating postpartum experience.

Donna B. Part 1. | Pandemic, emergency c-section, and a very isolating postpartum experience.

Update: 2025-10-29
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Donna from Saskatoon shares the story of her son. Donna’s experience was shaped by the pandemic which included a lot of uncertainty during the last half of her pregnancy. Donna’s labour progressed on its own after her water broke. Donna laboured to 10 centimeters, however during the pushing stage it was determined that she would go for an emergency c-section. Donna’s experience postpartum was difficult due to limited supports during the pandemic. 

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Donna B. Part 1. | Pandemic, emergency c-section, and a very isolating postpartum experience.

Donna B. Part 1. | Pandemic, emergency c-section, and a very isolating postpartum experience.

Ali Vitrih