I feel so sick after watching the recording of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Colloquia (fancy name for academic conference or seminar) from this Monday. I have actually been in a state of shock for 2 days and quite speechless. For...
Why is Professor Dietz so determined to scare women out of a normal, natural process…vaginal birth? I already replied his claim that “human childbirth is a fundamental bio mechanical mismatch, the opening is way too small and the passenger is way too...
You may be wondering why a birth blog is mentioning Donald Trump. Well, the reaction to the Trump Phenomenon in the US, has got me thinking. When people are discussing the fact that so many Americans are voting for him, I keep hearing this comment. “It could...
Here are the latest Perth cesarean section rates and induction of labour rates from WA Health. They are the latest although they are still only the 2011 rates. Countries such as the US are trying to reduce their cesarean section rates as they think 33% is way too...
Birth Savvy Childbirth Education focuses on getting the most out of your private obstetrician here in Perth. After all you are paying him/her a lot of money, so you should be getting fantastic service and a wonderful birth experience . When you go to your antenatal...
I was just listening to the radio news and heard that there is yet more research showing that Australian women are at more risk of having intervention if they choose to go to private hospitals. I haven’t been able to read the paper yet but apparently it will...
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...
I recently had a query about a very long, slow to progress labour, this lead me on to a discussion of the position of the baby just before going into labour. During the late stages of pregnancy the majority of babies lie with their head down and their back pointing...
