How To Avoid Victim Blaming With Birth Trauma
A traumatised woman may try desperately to warn her friend about dangerous obstetric practice but it’s rare for anyone to listen to her. Vicarious trauma can lead to victim blaming so be careful!
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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.
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.
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
5 Very Good Reasons To Refuse Vaginal Exams In Labour
Just about every woman who is planning a birth expects vaginal exams. But are they really necessary? What if they aren’t as important as we’ve been led to believe? Are you allowed to say no to them?
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!
Mother Guilt At Birth: When The Love Isn’t Instant
Women want to welcome their babies with love and joy but when this doesn’t eventuate they often feel terrible guilt. What mothers need to know is that the rush of love, is actually a rush of hormones.