Do You Really Need Pregnancy Supplements?
Do women really need pregnancy nutritional supplements? Marketing would have you believing that it’s impossible to have a healthy pregnancy and birth without them, but what does science tell us?
maternity system
Maternity Mythology Debunked For The Modern Mother
Do you believe in Modern Maternity Mythology? Most people in industrialised countries do! Modern maternity care is great if you are sick, but for well women, it pays to be a fully informed consumer.
Should I Compromise On My Birth Wishes?
Should you compromise on your birth plan to help other people stay in their comfort zone? What if compromise, takes you well out of your own comfort zone? Women should not have to compromise on birth.
Informed Consent – Are We Fighting For The Wrong Thing?
Can a woman truly give informed consent if she isn’t in possession of all the required information? Informed consent is more than just saying YES. It’s about being able to say NO and being respected.
Respect your man or respect the obstetric patriarchy?
When suggesting a woman respect her husband’s wishes for birth are you really asking her to respect him? Or are you actually asking her to respect the obstetric patriarchy?
Elective Caesareans: A Choice That Must Remain
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.
Hospital Policy – Not The Same As Road Rules
You must follow road rules, the law says so. The law also says that hospitals must respect the decisional capacity of pregnant or labouring women, not that women must abide by hospital policy.
For The Love Of Birth, Think Of The Hormones!
Women often perceive birth to be a physical act, but birth is a finely tuned hormonal performance like no other. Learn how to harness your hormones to make birth easy and safe.
Fear Is A Compass For Birth, Not Trust.
Are you afraid of birth? Did you know that you can use your fear to guide you towards comfort, and safety?
How to make a VBAC Birth Plan
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.