The DOs and DON’Ts of Unhindered Birth
Trusting your body, and trusting birth, it’s all well and good, however it won’t mean you achieve an unhindered birth! Follow these simple DOs and DON’Ts and you will increase your odds significantly.
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I Was The World’s Best Mother!
I was the world’s best mother once upon a time. The only trouble is that in practice I’m not as good as I was in theory. I’m just good enough now. I suppose that will just have to do!
Natural Caesareans – When Buzz Words Fail
Whenever possible, caesareans should be calm and respectful, but let’s not kid ourselves that they can ever be natural. Dentures, pacemakers, hip replacements, and caesareans are MEDICAL, not natural.
Can you fail at breastfeeding?
Can you really FAIL at breastfeeding? Perhaps fail isn’t the right word when we take a close look at the formula culture we live in. Society FAILS to support loving mothers, mothers do their best!
The Questions They Love To Ask About Homebirth
Tell anyone that you’re planning a homebirth and the odds are exceptionally good they’ll have a stack of weird, whacky questions for you. You might like to try out some of these answers on them.
Why The Moment Of Birth Matters To Women
Birth matters to women. Not because they have unrealistic expectations, or are selfish. It matters because some moments in life are important to us. I know this because I am the mother of an adult.
The Trouble With Saying No To Your Maternity Care Provider
Saying no is hard for women at the best of times. Saying no to a maternity care provider can be even more challenging. Find out why that is, and what you can do about it. It’s hard, but not impossible
Dear America, Your Love Of Circumcision Is WEIRD!
When in doubt WASH IT! Dear America, you can WASH penises. That’s all you need to do, you really don’t need to amputate whole pieces of your sons to keep them clean. Washing is the key to whole babies
Dear Mothers, Sometimes It IS Your Fault!
Mothering: it’s the only job in the entire world that doesn’t get easier as you gain more experience. Step into the limelight for just one minute and acknowledge the hard work you do as a mother.
Birth Is Dangerous, But Birth Trauma Isn’t Real….
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!