Category: Labour Choices

Is a minority of hijackers misrepresenting major advances in Australian Midwifery?  Two edited takes debate the point

A Caesarean is meant to be a lifesaving operation rather than an operation of convenience. But figures show that many …

Active Birth offers a woman in labour the freedom to move around. You may wish to include elements of this …

Many women choose to give birth in the familiar, non-clinical environment of their home. While homebirths are less common than …

Frederick Le Boyer believed birthing experiences should occur in an harmonious environment with no talking. Read about his philosophy which …

Water is recognised as an effective form of pain control favoured by an incresing number of women.