I Caved In – How Early Socialisation Impacts Birth
Women often blame themselves for not sticking to their birth plans, without realising the impact of the early socialisation of women and girls.
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Stop! Don’t Share That Caesarean Video
Have you seen a “natural” caesarean video recently? Have you been thinking that maybe it could be helpful to your friend that had a caesarean? Be careful, because it might just upset them instead.
Let’s Do Away With The Pregnancy Due Date!
Due dates are often viewed as the pinnacle of scientific prediction, and health care for pregnant women. In reality they are neither. The mental anguish they create is damaging to women and babies.
Regulating Obstetrics Like We regulate Midwifery?
Who regulates obstetrics? Obstetricians themselves. Who regulates midwifery? Obstetricians! In what other practice would this be seen as anything less than a serious conflict of interests? NONE!
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.
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.
5 Very Good Reasons Not To Induce Labour
You’re heavily pregnant, your care provider tells you that they can induce labour now. Sounds good doesn’t it? You can meet your baby soon! Beware though: Induction is not a risk free option.
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.