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Abuse during childbirth

When a baby is born, their mom needs help from doctors and nurses to make sure everything goes smoothly. Sometimes, moms might feel pain or discomfort during the birth, and this is normal. However, sometimes doctors and nurses might do things that are not nice to the mom, like yell at her or pull on her body too hard. This is called abuse during childbirth.

It's important for doctors and nurses to be very careful and gentle with moms during this special time. They should always explain what they're doing and ask the mom's permission before they do anything. If a mom feels like she's being treated badly, she should talk to someone she trusts and ask for help. No one should ever be treated badly, especially during such an important time.