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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By MHeket on 16 September, 2015
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.…
By Catherine Bell on 26 August, 2015
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.…
By MHeket on 21 August, 2015
Women talk about their experiences of unhindered birth versus birth with an epidural. Their responses might surprise you!…
By MHeket on 19 August, 2015
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…
By MHeket on 16 August, 2015
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!…
By MHeket on 14 August, 2015
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.…
By MHeket on 14 August, 2015
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.…
By MHeket on 11 August, 2015
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”.…
By MHeket on 11 August, 2015
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".…
By MHeket on 16 July, 2015
By all means be a vocal supporter of women’s rights, during pregnancy, but don’t champion the cause between contractions.…
By MHeket on 7 July, 2015
The lack of necessary obstetrics in impoverished countries or the overuse of it in developed nations, both create great, often unseen, oppression.…
By MHeket on 26 June, 2015
Validating and supporting women whose experiences are devalued and dismissed in favour of protecting the system.…
By MHeket on 23 June, 2015
Humans are the most prolific species on the planet, and we would not have reached this status without having a proven method for birth.…
By MHeket on 23 June, 2015
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.…
By Lisa Morgan on 22 June, 2015
Freebirthing has the potential to take power away from the broken maternity system. Viva la freebirth revolution!…