Category Archives: reproductive justice

Annie Bourgault shares her story of loss

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Janet

**trigger warnings** Loss mentioned, violence against women. Annie Bourgault is a reporter who finds evidence based information about birthing. She interviews health professionals, leading experts in childbirth and parents whose work help women feel empowered and fulfilled during pregnancy, birth … Continue reading →

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I support Lisa Barrett and that’s final

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Janet

One for you, Lisa. So much love to you as you do battle with the ugly coal face of misogyny in Australia. We love you. Tweet

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Yoni

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Janet

When my daughter was born I wondered what words we would use to teach her about her body and mine. With my son it was relatively simple since penis, testicles and scrotum come with little baggage and no embedded misandry. … Continue reading →

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National day of action to support the Cairns Couple.

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Janet

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 →

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Medical veto over women’s rights?

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Janet

We will not comply. Have you signed yet? Tweet

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Homebirth? Why would you do that? TRIGGER WARNINGS

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Janet

Thank you for making this, HBACER. Thank you. Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com Tweet

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Collaboration? Oh now I get it. They mean “collaboration”.

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Janet

One of the big things the government keeps banging on about in its anti-homebirth drive is “collaboration”. You might think that the existing situation – woman hires midwife, woman and midwife seek obstetric surgeon or hospital in the unlikely event … Continue reading →

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Throwing out the lies with the birth water – Sydney screening!

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Janet

Throwing out the lies with the birth water is a documentary about a woman’s right to give birth at home. It outlines the key issues for birth choices in the Blue Mountains, NSW. It follows one woman’s journey before, during … Continue reading →

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No Virginia, abortion isn’t legal in Australia

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Janet

“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 →

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Homebirth. It just is.

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Janet

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