So, I attended this full day workshop at the weekend called ’The biomechanics of Birth’ and WOW what an eye-opener! The first question was "How can one woman give birth to a baby in a ‘back to back’ position completely comfortably while another woman is experiencing great suffering during the very early stages of labour, with a baby that seems to be in more of an optimal position?” There are many factors to take into account here from the Mother’s medical history, to occupati

My Nan gave birth to 5 children. The first 4 at home at her 5th in hospital where she was strongly advised that home birth would not be safe for her. She didn't like the hospital experience at all. She felt out of control, poked and prodded, not at all relaxed or in tune with her body. She regrets this decision. This was 1970. My own mum has given birth twice. First in hospital, where an epidural was advised. She didn't understand the reasons why, she couldn't feel anything a