Episode 40 - Human rights in childbirth - with birth activist Emma Ashworth

Send us a Text Message.In today's episode, I am chatting with birth rights activist Emma Ashworth about the need to understand your rights in pregnancy and birth, in order to ensure that your plans for birth are not affected by the fear-based practice that we see in maternity services today.  We also hear Emma talk about the current midwifery crisis in the NHS and how to navigate your birth options during this time. This episode contains some important truths regarding issues that pregnant women and people face when navigating the healthcare system. If you are pregnant and you want to wrap your self up in a bubble of positivity, then this episode might not be for you. SO please switch it off and perhaps listen to it another time. It is however an important discussion that highlights areas that many of us should be made aware of - in order to assert our rights if needs be during pregnancy, birth or the early postnatal period.You can follow Emma  - @Emma_asworth_birth_rightsYou can buy Emma's book here - https://www.aims.org.uk/shophttps://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng192 - Cesarean section guidelinesIf you would like to buy a copy of the book that accompanies this podcast - click here:-Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner — https://bit.ly/LabourofloveOr purchase a copy via my website - www.birthability.co.ukFollow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner @birthabilityBook a 1-2-1 session with Sallyann  -  https://linktr.ee/SallyannBeresfordPlease remember that the information shared with you in this episode is solely based on my own personal experiences as a doula and the private opinions of my guest, based on her own experiences as a mother.  Any recommendations made may not be suitable for all women so listeners must do their own research before making decisions.  If you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:-Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/LabourofloveThe Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9dfPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth' - Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmOPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'- Colour version https://amzn.to/3GknbPFYou can find all my classes and courses on my website - www.sallyannberesford.co.uk Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner Book a 1-2-1 session with Sallyann - https://linktr.ee/SallyannBeresford Please remember that the information shared with you in this episode is solely based on my own personal experiences as a doula and the private opinions of my guests, based on their own experiences. Any recommendations made may not be suitable for all listeners, so you should always do your own research before making decisions.