After she refused to induce labor, she lost custody of her baby

After she refused to induce labor, she lost custody of her baby

This past May brought a painful anniversary for Walidah Burns. Not only was it the month of her son’s first birthday, but it also marked the one-year anniversary of losing him to Durham County Child Protective Services. As she prepared for her son’s arrival last year, Burns, a first-time mother, knew she wanted a natural delivery and arranged for a doula to join her when it was time for her to give birth. But Burns’ plans were upended when she b…