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

It was those moments immediately after his birth that are by far the most treasured for me. I sat there in the warm water, with my husband in front of me, holding my newly birthed baby boy. My midwives and doula sat quietly around the tub and just let us BE. Read more »

Brandy Ch.