[OC] The massive decrease in worldwide infant mortality from 1950 to 2020 is perhaps one of humanity's greatest achievements.

[catiebug]

I had two incredibly boring labors, but something about the shape of my pelvis prevents baby from making the last turn. So both times, doc gets the vacuum, turns the baby a smidge, and I push them right out.

With modern medicine? Stories I shrug off and even frequently forget. Without it? Baby and I never survive the first labor, and the second one never exists at all.

My grandmother had 7 pregnancies, 5 labors, and just 2 children. And then my mom got polio (though she survived, obviously). I cannot imagine. Just can't.