Blog

About this blog

This blog is a collection of articles written or compiled by Catherine Bell. Generally, these posts cover topics relate to pregnant, birth and mothering. Maternal feminism is a common theme, as is informed decision making. As with any blog, these are my thoughts, my ideas, my poems…you are encouraged to draw your own conclusions. There is No One Way.

Connect with Catherine:

Subscribe to My Blog

Get new blog posts delivered directly to your inbox.

@birthmapping on IG

Where is your partner? We often hear this called The Informed Decision. But what does that really mean? If you've been following me for a while, you will be familiar with my view on consent. Bell, C. H., Dahlen, H. G., & Davis, D. (2023). Finding a way forward for the birth plan and maternal decision making: A discussion paper. Midwifery, 126, 103806. https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1hjzFydlUDbNn free access until Oct 29 2023 Have you come across the idea that there are degrees in (sexual) consent? The language matters. The decision is your responsibility. Feel Your Power! Sometimes I feel like I talk to myself! When making a video about Over-medicalised maternity care Over-due for action, it made sense to over-expose it. Overall - it's been over-discussed and over-evidenced and over-looked. What is Birth Cartography?