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Podcast: We Go There Podcast
Episode: S9 | E94 Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries from Birth and Their Life-Altering Impact On Two Women
Description: Trigger Warning: Birth trauma, Mental Health Struggles, Suicide, and Sexual Assault
SOLACE (Severe Obstetric Laceration Awareness and Community Engagement) is a non-profit that was founded by Caroline Stadler in April of 2023. Caroline sustained a missed a 4th degree tear from a forceps delivery when giving birth to her daughter in 2022. She struggled both physically and mentally as she navigated care for her symptoms and recovery due to a lack of structured resources available in the United States. Caroline was then joined on the board of SOLACE by multiple women who had similar journeys and medical professionals who...