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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.

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This blog post has been brewing for a while. Birth is a feminist issue; if we do not honour the maternal, we lose our humanity. There’s a revolution underway. Women have been learning to say “no” when they mean no, to trust themselves and their bodies, and to make their own choices. Now they are also learning that birth matters, that they can prepare with intention for what is a powerful rite of passage. Are you among them? Join us at the Rebel Pregnancy summit for a whole new way of thinking, and an empowering way of birthing. Have you come across the idea that there are degrees in (sexual) consent ? Perhaps you have seen the post from @intentional.birth where I speak of BMI. This one factor (among others) is often used to elevate an otherwise normal pregnancy into high risk status. This limits options, either through exclusion or 'forced' procedures. There’s a revolution underway. Women have been learning to say “no” when they mean no, to trust themselves and their bodies, and to make their own choices. Now they are also learning that birth matters, that they can prepare with intention for what is a powerful rite of passage. Are you among them? Join us at the Rebel Pregnancy summit for a whole new way of thinking, and an empowering way of birthing. claim your complimentary ticket: https://rebelpregnancy.com/cabel (link in stories and highlights) You, no doubt, have heard of adolescence. The time of transition from childhood to adulthood. Our bodies change, our brains rewire, our hormones start working in a new way. Birth is unpredictable, a birth plan = high expectations…but instead of lowering them…how about having no expectations?  Birth plans set you up for disappointment, you must be open to whatever unfolds…. Play a digital version of The Game of Birth in the free member access on birthmap.life