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Category Archives: feminism
(Very) Thankful Thursday
Oh my goodness! There are few things more humbling, heartwarming and sniffly-making, than an unexpected gift from thoughtful, generous, beautiful people. To the Joyous Birth women of Western Australia, I say a huge thankful thank you. I’m truly moved … Continue reading
Posted in (Very) Thankful Thursday, feminism, homebirth
Tagged gratitude, thankful thursday
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Only Love
How we treat grieving women and families is a test of our capacity for love and compassion. May I never be found wanting in those. Tweet
Do we need a new birth movement? What’s wrong with the human rights movement we have?
“But what should I do??” “Nothing, dear, you’re not qualified.” Monty Python, Meaning of Life, Birth. Birth activists are fond of pointing out the expertification of obstetrics and it is undeniably a field rife with Experts of all kinds, … Continue reading
Posted in careproviders, consumers' rights, feminism, Uncategorised
Tagged birth, feminism, homebirth, placenta lore, placentophagia
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(Very) Thankful Thursday
Unbeknownst to me, a friend decided that I needed some loving up and thanks. I even consulted with her, and others, about whether or not to write this post and then decided on balance that thanking needed to happen! Feminism … Continue reading
Posted in (Very) Thankful Thursday, feminism, homebirth
Tagged gratitude, thankful thursday
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Death threats and hate crimes – Naomi Dunford shares
When you have people deeply invested in pushing their repressive agendas, sometimes they don’t care how they do it. Naomi Dunford has experienced some of the worst of the cyberbullying around, when it’s moved off the web and into her … Continue reading
National day of action to support the Cairns Couple.
A woman in QLD is facing 7 years in prison after being charged with having an abortion. Her partner is facing 3 years in prison. Yes, really. Most of us don’t know abortion is still on the criminal code in … Continue reading
Posted in feminism, reproductive justice
Tagged abortion, queensland, state sponsored mysogyny
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First time birthing women? What do you wish you’d known?
What do you wish you’d known before you’d birthed? What stopped you hearing the nurturing advice you received? One more comment I received when I asked women these questions was: why go to hospital for 15 mins of pushing and … Continue reading
Posted in consumers' rights, feminism, montages, parenting
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No Virginia, abortion isn’t legal in Australia
“For years, women in Queensland have been assured that the anti-abortion laws were a ‘dead letter’ – that they would never be used. Now a young woman and her partner are facing trial under these laws and facing the prospect of years in prison.” Continue reading
Posted in feminism, reproductive justice
Tagged Australia, forced birthers, human rights, reproductive freedom
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