by Pip | Jul 2, 2012 | Active birth, birth choices, childbirth, Childbirth education, fear of childbirth, labour, midwifery-led care, obstetricians, pain in labour
I really feel the need to comment on a widely publicised Norwegian study ( published June 27 in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology) which has found that the fear of childbirth can prolong labour by “about an hour and a half longer in...
by Pip | Jun 5, 2012 | Active birth, birth choices, childbirth, Childbirth education, home birth, hospital birth, labour, midwifery-led care, obstetricians
I recently generated a press release for a Privately Practising Midwife (there is a link below), and while I was thrilled for her and home birthing getting such wonderful publicity I felt there was so much more to say. I am a big supporter of home birth, especially...
by Pip | May 29, 2012 | birth choices, birth interventions, caesarean section, childbirth, Childbirth education, fear of childbirth, home birth, hospital birth, labour, midwifery-led care, obstetricians, pain in labour
It is so important for couples get educated so that they can seek out the best care for their babies and themselves. With the right information and education, women and their partners can be active participants in their care during pregnancy and birth, not just...
