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How To Avoid Victim Blaming With Birth Trauma

By MHeket on 26 August, 2016 caesareans, challenging perceptions, feminism, maternity system, medical intervention, mothers, sociological perspectives, stop blaming women Birth, 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!

Regulating Obstetrics Like We regulate Midwifery?

By MHeket on 4 August, 2016 birth practices, caesareans, capitalism, challenging perceptions, child safety, critical thinking, mothers, obstetrics, VBAC, women's rights Birth, Birth Revolution, Birth Trauma, Freebirth, Homebirth, Hospital Birth, VBAC

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!

Can you fail at breastfeeding?

By Lizzie Carroll on 5 July, 2016 attachment parenting, babies, birth practices, capitalism, critical thinking, feminism, mothers, support, validating experiences Babies, Mothering

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!

The Questions They Love To Ask About Homebirth

By MHeket on 26 June, 2016 attachment parenting, babies, birth practices, challenging perceptions, freebirth, mothers, sociological perspectives, VBAC Birth, Homebirth

Tell anyone that you’re planning a homebirth and the odds are exceptionally good they’ll have a stack of weird, whacky questions for you. You might like to try out some of these answers on them.

What NOT To Buy For Your New Baby – 5 Things

By MHeket on 26 June, 2016 attachment parenting, capitalism, challenging perceptions, critical thinking, mothers Babies, Mothering

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

By MHeket on 25 June, 2016 baby, birth practices, capitalism, challenging perceptions, child safety, critical thinking, maternity system, medical intervention, mothers, obstetrics, VBAC Birth, Hospital Birth

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.

The Secret To Good Birth Support For Dads, And Families

By MHeket on 9 June, 2016 autonomy, balancing partnerships, birth practices, men, mothers, support, unrealistic expectations Birth, Men at Birth

A good read for fathers or families who are worried about the choices their partner, sister, daughter, or friend is looking into for her upcoming birth. Rest assured, you’re not the first to worry.

Dear America, Your Love Of Circumcision Is WEIRD!

By MHeket on 4 June, 2016 attachment parenting, autonomy, babies, baby, birth practices, capitalism, challenging perceptions, child safety, feminism, mothers, whole baby Babies, Children's Health, Mothering

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

Mothering Through Anorexia – What I Did RIGHT!

By MHeket on 3 June, 2016 attachment parenting, autonomy, challenging perceptions, child safety, eating disorders, health, mothering, mothers, self care, support, teens Matters of the Heart, Personal Journeys

Mothering through anorexia is pretty much like living through hell. It’s really important for mothers to be realistic with themselves about their achievements, rather than just critical of everything.

The DOs and DON’Ts Of Breastfeeding!

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!