Birth Advocacy Training UK: The Missing Skill Doulas Need
Birth advocacy training UK: what doulas and birth workers need to understand about consent, rights, pressure and emotional safety.
What Every Doula Needs to Know About Informed Consent
Informed consent is essential knowledge for doulas. Learn what it means in birth, how coercion shows up, and how to support women without speaking over them.
Are Vaginal Exams Necessary?
Are Vaginal Exams Necessary In Labour - Introduction to informed consent in birth In the realm of childbirth, vaginal exams (VEs) often become a focal point of [...]
Navigating the Bureaucratic Maze of Freebirth – Notifying The Birth
Navigating the Bureaucratic Maze of Freebirth - Notifying The Birth: A guide for expectant parents Introduction As the founder of When Push Comes To Shove, I've encountered [...]
Navigating the Legal and Ethical Aspects of Unassisted Births
Navigating the Legal and Ethical Aspects of Unassisted Births Unassisted childbirth, or freebirth, is a decision some women make for a variety of personal reasons. These [...]
Meconium-Stained Liquor: What It Means in Labour
Meconium-stained liquor can sound frightening in labour, but it does not always mean your baby is in distress. Here’s what it means, what to ask, and when extra care may be needed.
