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!
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Virginity – It’s Not Actually A Thing
Virginity is either a prized possession or something to be rid of in a hurry. Or maybe virginity isn’t actually a thing, maybe whether you’ve had sex or not has no impact on who you are as a human.
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!
By All Means Love Yourself, But It Won’t Fix Anything.
Love yourself. It will solve all your problems …. or will it. How on earth will loving yourself make other people treat you well? What utter nonsense is this!? Don’t be fooled, just be angry!
What NOT To Buy For Your New Baby – 5 Things
Buy this, buy that, buy EVERYTHING in order to prove yourself worthy of motherhood. Becoming a mother doesn’t have to send you broke though, there are a huge number of things you really don’t need!
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.
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
The Social Myths Of Circumcision BUSTED!
People are incredibly pig headed about circumcision, but what they often don’t realise is that the only reason it continues to happen is because of immense social mythology. Let’s bust some of it!