One in six women report mistreatment during childbirth, new research says. During the most vulnerable and compromised time in their lives.
Susan Swindell Day
Susan Day is the editor in chief for this award-winning publication and all-things Nashville Parent digital creative. She's also an Equity actress, screenwriter and a mom of four amazing kids.
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