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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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Reality check: In most cases, breastfeeding is not the problem. and formula is not the solution! With Great Response-ablity come great power. We need doulas because we need support. These were once the ‘god sibs’: sisters, mothers, and community women. We need these women because they have walked the path before; they are the ‘old wives’; they know when all is well and provide support if it is not. They can sit in the world between beginnings and endings, birth and death, for this is the point in the cycle where they meet. They know the rhythms and have the patience, care and nurture needed: they are the core of our humanity. “Effective preparation for childbirth must include learning how to cope with the medical system and knowing how to work in partnership with your doctor and midwife rather than passively receiving care” I've been listening to the @subject2power podcast. Beyond the Birth is the three section of The Birth Map. 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.