Labour is what a woman says it is, she owns it.

an encouraging example and impetus for other vital grass roots actions by committed citizens elsewhere.

Nadine Edwards discusses some of the problems encountered when we try to research elements of birth.

The Birth Practice and Politics Forum is delighted to announce the publication of Birthing your baby: the second stage of labour by Nadine P

The Americanisation of the NHS is already in full swing.

There is a real problem throughout health and social services which is particularly evident in maternity services and that is the issue of care. Care happens between people and is the response of one person to the needs of another. It must therefore always be appropriate to the particular needs of the individual which that person may not be easily able to express or used to expressing. This requires time, trust and flexibility in the response of the carer. Care is worthwhile

This blog asks a really important question about putting organisations before people: something which inevitably follow from centralising se

The story of Philomena Canning, another in a long line of midwives who have been unjustly disciplined or prosecuted for supporting women in

Women are giving birth in British prisons in their cells with no midwife present.

Gill Boden reflects on the impact of TV shows such as 'One Born Every Minute'.

Review of an important new book looking at the problems we face in maternity care.

Helen Shallow reflects on her week and whether or not remaining ‘positive’ for the sake of midwives and women now constitutes a danger.