The Homebirth Debate
Is a minority of hijackers misrepresenting major advances in Australian Midwifery? Two edited takes debate the point On 24 June this year, Nicola Roxon introduced three bills in the House of...
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Water is recognised as an effective form of pain control favoured by an incresing number of women. Pregnant women find great comfort and repose in being submerged in water. Noted for its analgesic...
View ArticleLe Boyer
Frederick Le Boyer believed birthing experiences should occur in an harmonious environment with no talking. Read about his philosophy which is based on traditional Indian practices. The Le Boyer...
View ArticleHomebirth
Many women choose to give birth in the familiar, non-clinical environment of their home. While homebirths are less common than other methods, there is growing interest amongst women to give birth at...
View ArticleActive Birth
Active Birth offers a woman in labour the freedom to move around. You may wish to include elements of this method in your birthing options. An active childbirth offers a woman about to give birth the...
View ArticleCaesar’s Legacy?
A Caesarean is meant to be a lifesaving operation rather than an operation of convenience. But figures show that many Caesarean deliveries are carried out where the threat of emergency does not exist....
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