When I Got Told I Couldn’t Present Freebirth as an Empowered Choice
Reflections on how the narrative shifts when women make choices that don't always align with the medical model of birth.
Cara’s story: pregnancy after loss, induction and maternal intuition
Cara and Sean’s story is one that has had a lasting impact on me as a doula. It’s a powerful example of navigating pregnancy after loss, holding space for grief, and moving towards a birth experience that feels healing and empowering.
Cesca's birth Story: Powerful hospital birth
If you’re looking for a positive birth story, this one is truly special. After navigating the heartbreak of miscarriage before this pregnancy, Cesca approached birth with a deep commitment to being present, informed, and connected to her body.
Her experience of giving birth in her local hospital was exactly that - calm, empowering, and positive.
A Tale As Old As Time: Induction Turned C-Section
Ruminating on how we get there, the illusion of choice, and how people feel on the other side.
I woke up to a voicenote this morning. A close friend lamenting the birth experience of a close friend. An induction she felt she had no choice to accept, an inevitable long labour and an eventual c-section.
When The Saviour Complex Shows Up
A doula's value in the birth space is invaluable, but here's what the longest birth I attended taught me about my own biases.