Why Birth Matters Project

Oct 10, 2012 : Why Birth Matters Project :

Watch the videos and hear the stories here! As part of our Global to Local: Why Birth Matters Project, Willowsong Midwifery Care is encouraging women around the world to speak out about how disempowered care in birth  has impacted their lives. What does it look like when your autonomy is taken away and you find yourself in a vulnerable position in the birth room? Help us define the problem to better identify the solutions!

Erin’s Story

Disempowered

Empowered

Shelley’s Story

Disempowered

Empowered

Christine’s Story

Disempowered

Empowered

Lauren’s Story

Disempowered

Empowered

I had the pleasure of attending freshMum’s breastfeeding class with instructor Char, who is incredibly informed, experienced, passionate, and warm. In class, we were exposed to evidence-based information through a combination of videos, reference notes, and spontaneous Q&A. We watched videos about neonatal development, demonstrations of “laid back” postures and hand expression, and were directed Read more »

Sarah H.