Navigating your maternity care

"Your advice on how to ask questions was invaluable during those final weeks. I was so proud of myself when I first asked about whether something was optional or not and when I was able to politely decline many aspects of care that were just unnecessary. It felt like a secret super-power and at times I even felt like some of the midwives I challenged were in agreement but needed it to come from me."

"Without our session I genuinely don't believe I would have had the skills or confidence to advocate for the home birth which happened in the end. I also avoided some unnecessary vaginal stitching I was nearly shipped into hospital for. Even with post birth care I've had a far more positive experience knowing that I can ask questions and decline care when I want to."

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your appointments, pulled along…