By MHeket on 17 May, 2016
autonomy, beauty, capitalism, challenging perceptions, critical thinking, feminism, self care, teens, women's rights
Feminism, Feminist Thought

”Mr Trump, that blue tie is very provocative. You look SO powerful! The ladies can barely keep their hands to themselves.” No one would say that, because sexy is not powerful …unless you’re a woman.
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.
By MHeket on 29 April, 2016
attachment parenting, babies, baby, capitalism, challenging perceptions, mothering, mothers, support
Breastfeeding, Mothering

Are you wanting to give breastfeeding a go but unsure how to go about it? Have you struggled to breastfeed before and want to try again? Are you struggling now? Here’s some fast easy tips from a pro!
By MHeket on 3 April, 2016
babies, birth practices, caesareans, capitalism, challenging perceptions, critical thinking, validating experiences, women's rights
Birth, Birth Revolution

Did you know that it’s caesarean awareness month? It’s time to raise awareness about the many stories of women who gave birth in an operating theatre, and the many who die because they can’t.
By Catherine Bell on 3 April, 2016
attachment parenting, beauty, capitalism, challenging perceptions, critical thinking, feminism, validating experiences
Feminism, Social Analysis

I dared to defy nipple ‘community standards’ as imposed by Facebook: The real ‘nipple nazi’. Just as the famous Seinfeld ‘soup nazi’ denied those who ignored protocol, the ‘Facebook nipple nazi’ denies you. I have been reprimanded and reminded of ‘my place’. Facebook is a free ‘service’ after all, and one must be grateful for […]
By MHeket on 11 March, 2016
birth practices, caesareans, capitalism, challenging perceptions, child safety, critical thinking, feminism, maternity system, obstetrics, stop blaming women
Birth, Birth Revolution

We can not stop women from accessing elective caesareans, not to save money, and not for health. We need to increase choices for pregnant women not decrease them. No matter what we think of them.
By MHeket on 22 February, 2016
beauty, capitalism, challenging perceptions, child safety, compassion, critical thinking, feminism, women's rights
Feminism, Feminist Thought

Trans activists should be eating humble pie after the appalling display of exclusion shown to Jai Dara Latto, Ms Transgender UK. Radical feminists everywhere are shocked…. and want her re-crowned!
By MHeket on 1 February, 2016
birth practices, caesareans, capitalism, challenging perceptions, critical thinking, health, maternity system, medical intervention, unrealistic expectations, VBAC
Birth, VBAC

Making a birth plan is really important, despite what many people would have you believe. This especially true for VBAC. Learn the HOW and WHY of birth planning for a vaginal birth after caesarean.
By MHeket on 9 January, 2016
birth practices, capitalism, challenging perceptions, feminism, health, maternity system, VBAC
Birth, Hospital Birth

Would you hire a painter who would only paint your house pink? Don’t hire a maternity care provider who isn’t flexible and receptive to your personal preferences. Here’s how to tell who is in charge!
By MHeket on 3 January, 2016
attachment parenting, autonomy, babies, birth practices, caesareans, capitalism, challenging perceptions, child safety, compassion, critical thinking, healing, intactivism, mothers, sociological perspectives, stop blaming women, whole baby
Feminism, Social Analysis

What a shame it is to see a truly vital movement being torn apart by aggressive, abusive people. The tactics of some intactivists drive away people who need information and support about circumcision.