Before Birth Work, There Was This
The stage might have changed – boardrooms to birth rooms – but the purpose is the same. To stand with women as they step into their own power. To challenge the systems that tell them to be smaller, quieter, more compliant. To remind them that their voice matters – in the workplace, in the world, and especially in birth.
The patriarchy wants you to feel bad about this (don’t let it win)
Suddenly, anything that felt nourishing, expansive, or supportive for me… became harder to justify.
My needs started slipping beneath the surface. And the message was loud and clear. You come second now.
Home Birth Panels - Conditional Compliance?
Birth panels are a worrying and increasing method of 'caregiving' that are not only being used in my local trusts but all over the UK. From the outside, this 'safety' focused approach seems like a good idea, right - individualised discussions about individuals - to ensure personalised care.
Is Hustle Mode Ruining Your Parenting Experience?
I learned early on that being independent and needing less from others made life easier – for everyone else. And it got praised. I was a good girl. So grown up. So helpful.
And to be honest, I wore that badge with pride. But then I became a mother. And then I started my own business. And that same drive – the one that made me unstoppable before – began to feel like an anchor.
Chloe's Story: Intuitive Freebirth and Navigating Pregnancy When Neurodivergent
Can birth be calm, intuitive, and completely self-led? For many women exploring alternative birth choices, the answer is yes - and Chloe’s story is a powerful example of what that can look like.