By MHeket on 11 May, 2016
CBAC, challenging perceptions, medical intervention, obstetrics, VBAC, women's rights
Birth, Birth Trauma

“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.
By MHeket on 8 May, 2016
attachment parenting, babies, challenging perceptions, child safety, compassion, mothering, unrealistic expectations, women's rights
Children, Mothering

Mothering: it’s the only job in the entire world that doesn’t get easier as you gain more experience. Step into the limelight for just one minute and acknowledge the hard work you do as a mother.
By MHeket on 6 May, 2016
autonomy, babies, birth practices, challenging perceptions, maternity system, mothering, patriarchy, unrealistic expectations, validating experiences, VBAC, women's rights
Birth, Birth Trauma

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!
By MHeket on 22 April, 2016
abuse, bullying, challenging perceptions, sociological perspectives, women's rights
Birth, Birth Revolution

A bunch of trolls set upon a VBAC group and shut it down. In doing so they stole thousands of happy memories, friendships, and caused tremendous grief. Then they all patted each other on the back.
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 MHeket on 31 March, 2016
birth practices, caesareans, challenging perceptions, critical thinking, health, maternity system, obstetrics, VBAC, women's rights
Birth, Hospital Birth

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.
By MHeket on 27 March, 2016
autonomy, balancing partnerships, birth practices, challenging perceptions, critical thinking, entitlement, equality, health, maternity system, men, mothers, obstetrics, women's rights
Birth, Homebirth

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.
By Lizzie Carroll on 27 March, 2016
birth practices, caesareans, challenging perceptions, feminism, health, maternity system, medical intervention, obstetrics, VBAC, women's rights
Birth, Birth Revolution

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.
By MHeket on 22 March, 2016
challenging perceptions, child safety, critical thinking, equality, feminism, men, porn, women's rights
Feminism, Feminist Thought

Free The Nipple is popular feminist cause. Unfortunately it’s putting the cart well before the horse. Let’s get rid of rape culture, and objectification, so that women are actually safe to be topless.
By MHeket on 21 March, 2016
birth practices, caesareans, challenging perceptions, feminism, obstetrics, women's rights
Birth, Hospital Birth

Do you need a caesarean or is it safe to watch and wait? Only you can decide what you’re most comfortable with, but you need some solid information to make that decision. Here’s a starting point!