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.
If I Was a Farmer and 50% of My Animals Needed Surgery… You’d Ask WTF Was Going On.
Yet, in human childbirth, this level of intervention is becoming the norm - and nowhere near enough people are asking WTF is going on. So let’s explore a not-so subtle reminder that we're animals, baby...
Why birth advocacy is so vital for a powerful experience
In this episode, we explore what birth advocacy really means, why it matters, and how you can begin advocating for yourself within the maternity system. You’ll come away with practical, actionable ways to feel more informed, confident, and in control of your care.
I Got Told I Was The Worst Kind of Doula...
I got told I was the worst kind of doula… Here’s how one sold-out pregnancy retreat was an eye-opening opportunity to lean into 'my way' of doing things, and my conviction in my doula approach.
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.