A woman whose husband recently called 999 when he realised that their baby was going to be born at home – unexpectedly, after a relatively fast first labour – was given some interesting advice. “Take one of your shoelaces out…
The illogical policy that I’d like to share today isn’t necessarily widespread, but I’ve now heard this one three times, from three different areas of the world, so in my book that means it warrants discussion. Midwives and birth folk…
I am so glad that the fabulous people who are campaigning for delayed cord clamping seem to be having an impact, and I want to join in this debate today and ask why it is that, when a newborn baby…
For anyone who hasn’t heard me speak about this, I use the term ‘birthillogic’ to refer to a birth-related claim or recommendation which, when analysed, lacks logic, sense or clear, sound reasoning. I have discovered quite a few of these…