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Breech is just another position

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Janet

About 4% of babies are in breech positions at term. Of course nowadays the normal course of events is surgery. Is this safe? Realistic? Warranted? Not according to evidence, no. “Attending births is like growing roses. You have to marvel … Continue reading →

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The Splendid 2009 Wingnut Awards!

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Janet

I am very pleased to announce that the inaugural Wingnut Awards have been voted upon by JB festival attendees, and that the following nominees have been successful in achieving the status of Wingnuttery. Bernard Keane, in his well rounded article … Continue reading →

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How women remember their caesareans

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Janet

This is an interesting one from a woman I know. Her work is beautiful and this is really moving, I think. I Remember The Day You Cut Me, Red Were The Tears I Cried caesarian healing bracelet http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33168909 Tweet

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Hathor the Cowgoddess has a new book coming out! “Simply Give Birth”

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Janet

Hathor speaks: I get asked all of the time, how I decided to have an unassisted birth the first time and a few years ago I wrote about my decision an essay called Pregnancy Log (here’s an excerpt): Saturday, January … Continue reading →

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Links in the chain

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Janet

Some blog deliciousness to get us all thinking more about the current draft legislation to outlaw homebirth midwifery in Australia. http://allthatsazz.blogspot.com/2009/06/important-message-from-your-security.html Warning warning feminist yumour ahead! Important message from your Security Minister Homebirthers may try to convince you that our … Continue reading →

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Holding activism lightly in the face of violence.

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Janet

Holding activism lightly in the face of violence. Australian women face one of the greatest struggles for basic human rights they’ve ever faced.We have the vote, we have some semblance (lipservice) to equal pay, we can mostly put our children … Continue reading →

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Welcome aboard!

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Janet

A shiny new blog! Welcome aboard, dear reader. Here’s hoping we can share some stories, some chat, some activism and a lot of information. Nothing like a blank page to inspire fear and creativity in equal measure. I trust the … Continue reading →

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