birth stories

Kate Middleton does not set the ‘standard’: Keira Knightly shouldn’t either.

This article sums up a rather ridiculous problem in our society.  Competitive birthing and who gets to set The Standard. Kate Middleton, apparently, has had three uncomplicated births.  Keira Knightly, apparently, had a rather difficult and unpleasant birth.  Kate Middleton, apparently, had a birth plan.  Keira Knightly, apparently, felt they were pointless.  Draw whatever conclusions …

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Medically Extreme Birthing: born of fear or fantasy?

The spectrum of birth possibilities in the western world spans from unassisted birth to elective caesarean and even surrogacy.  For some people, the choice is made for them, for reasons beyond their control.  For others the choice is absolute.  When the absolute choice is at one of the extremes, it can be very difficult to …

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