Doctors Must Earn Their Stripes
Whilst it’s true that obstetricians have a great wealth of knowledge about the physiology of birth, it’s also true that far too many women are little more than passengers during their own births.…
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Our reliance on scientific knowledge means the scientists do the thinking for us while, we are meant to accept it and follow the dogma of the day. Some critical thinking is needed.…
Can You Give Birth Without an Epidural?
Women talk about their experiences of unhindered birth versus birth with an epidural. Their responses might surprise you!…
Can You Really Fight For Your VBAC?
Love and Birth, as inseparable as a mother and baby. No it's not hippy mumbo jumbo, it's science. Fighting cam be dangerous when in labour, find out why it's so important to be well supported for VBAC…
What Dads Need to Know for Birth
The ultimate guide for Dads to be, all in 800w. Most Dads are short on time and many aren't keen on reading whole books about birth, so this is the perfect HOW TO guide for the busy, modern Dad to be!…
The Great Panic about Induction
there are medical reasons where induction becomes a good option, but routine induction needs to be clearly explained to women as OPTIONAL, rather than mandatory.…
The Gentle Caesarean – is it the solution?
All areas of maternity care are in dire need of improvement. The Maternal Assisted Caesarean is truly a step in the right direction, but it can only do so much.…
Dignity in Birth is Essential
Dignity in childbirth is a necessity, not an optional extra that is awarded to a select group of women. We do not expect women with breast cancer, or men with prostate cancer to “leave their dignity at the door”.…
The Seven Stages of Birth Grief
The seven stages of grief are a well documented psychological phenomenon. Find out how they come into play with birth trauma and grief. Learn about why you aren't "just happy you got a healthy baby".…
Don’t Become a Birth Activist in Labour
By all means be a vocal supporter of women’s rights, during pregnancy, but don’t champion the cause between contractions.…
Women Face Birth Oppression World Wide
The lack of necessary obstetrics in impoverished countries or the overuse of it in developed nations, both create great, often unseen, oppression.…
Do Women Have Unrealistic Expectations of Birth?
Validating and supporting women whose experiences are devalued and dismissed in favour of protecting the system.…
Modern Obstetrics – Surviving Birth
Humans are the most prolific species on the planet, and we would not have reached this status without having a proven method for birth.…
Birth Trauma – It’s Never Your Fault
Your support team should have held you up, reminded you of your plan, found ways to help you manage, or simply held you silently while you laboured.…
Another Type of Birth Revolution
Freebirthing has the potential to take power away from the broken maternity system. Viva la freebirth revolution!…