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.
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?
“Not While I Still Have A Pulse” – A Story Of CBAC
“Not while I still have a pulse”. The words I said before capitulating, and signing the consent form for my unwanted, but necessary CBAC. Words noted by an insensitive midwife, on my medical records.
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?
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.
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.