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Birth Is Dangerous, But Birth Trauma Isn’t Real….

By MHeket on 6 May, 2016 autonomy, babies, birth practices, challenging perceptions, maternity system, mothering, patriarchy, unrealistic expectations, validating experiences, VBAC, women's rights Birth, Birth Trauma

We need to decide once and for all whether birth is a dangerous event or not. If we decide that birth is indeed dangerous, then we need to stop the denial of birth trauma once and for all!

Four Ways That Governments Support Freebirth

By MHeket on 4 May, 2016 autonomy, birth practices, capitalism, critical thinking, feminism, freebirth Birth, Birth Revolution

Governments support freebirth in some truly extraordinary ways! Find out what YOUR government is doing to support and encourage you to give birth at home without a medical professional in attendance.

Cinderella, My Son, Is A Four Year Old Boy

By MHeket on 2 April, 2016 attachment parenting, autonomy, challenging perceptions, critical thinking, equality, feminism, sociological perspectives Children, Mothering

My four year old son pretends to be Cinderella. Not because he’s transgender, not because he’s going to be gay, just because he’s a kid who likes a fairytale. It’s ok for boys to do things like that.

Should I Compromise On My Birth Wishes?

By MHeket on 27 March, 2016 autonomy, balancing partnerships, birth practices, challenging perceptions, critical thinking, entitlement, equality, health, maternity system, men, mothers, obstetrics, women's rights Birth, Homebirth

Should you compromise on your birth plan to help other people stay in their comfort zone? What if compromise, takes you well out of your own comfort zone? Women should not have to compromise on birth.

Why You Should Tell Your Sons About Porn

By MHeket on 18 March, 2016 attachment parenting, autonomy, critical thinking, feminism, porn, sociological perspectives Mothering, Teens

The average age at which boys first view pornography is 11. That’s quite a jolt isn’t it. What impact is this having on him and his future partners? Is there anything you can do to protect them all?

Respect your man or respect the obstetric patriarchy?

By Lizzie Carroll on 13 March, 2016 autonomy, balancing partnerships, birth practices, caesareans, challenging perceptions, maternity system, men, obstetrics, women's rights Birth, Homebirth

When suggesting a woman respect her husband’s wishes for birth are you really asking her to respect him? Or are you actually asking her to respect the obstetric patriarchy?

Can You Induce VBAC? – The Wrong Question

By MHeket on 6 March, 2016 autonomy, birth practices, caesareans, challenging perceptions, critical thinking, feminism, health, medical intervention, mothers, obstetrics, VBAC, women's rights Birth, VBAC

Some doctors pressure women to induce VBAC, others refuse to induce. Whether a VBAC is induced or not, is a decision that only women can make. Doctors provide a service, women make the decisions.

Fear Is A Compass For Birth, Not Trust.

By MHeket on 24 February, 2016 autonomy, challenging perceptions, critical thinking, feminism, health, intervention, intuition, maternity system, validating experiences, VBAC Birth, Birth Revolution

Are you afraid of birth? Did you know that you can use your fear to guide you towards comfort, and safety?

Birth After Previous Birth Trauma

By MHeket on 22 February, 2016 autonomy, birth practices, caesareans, child safety, compassion, healing, health, validating experiences, VBAC Birth, Birth Trauma

Have you experienced birth trauma? Are you now expecting another baby, or planning to try and conceive one soon? Here are ten tips on managing your past trauma before and during your next birth.

Do You Need To Help Bring On Labour?

By MHeket on 13 January, 2016 autonomy, birth practices, challenging perceptions, critical thinking, health, maternity system, medical intervention, support, VBAC, women's rights Birth, Hospital Birth

How safe is synthetic hormone induction for labour? Should you induce labour at home and will that help you avoid synthetic hormonal induction? Is home induction any different to chemical induction?