28/07/2025
The problem isn’t just in maternity care- it’s in the culture we’ve created.
There’s been a lot of talk in the media recently about maternity scandals: bullying, coercion, and the deep-rooted issues within our system. As a midwife, I’ve witnessed it and experienced it. As a patient, I’ve experienced it.
In an upcoming podcast episode, I’ll be sharing some of my own stories - raw, honest, and uncomfortable - because I believe when women speak up, we’re louder. And when we’re louder, we drive change. I’ve taken those experiences - both the upset and the insight- and used them as fuel to build something different. A space where women and midwives are truly supported. A platform grounded in education, empowerment, and respect. Because we deserve better - and we can create better
But for now, here’s what I want to say:
We’ve created a system where people are no longer allowed to have opinions. And when people believe they can’t have an opinion, they start to believe they can’t have a choice either.
We’ve been quietly conditioned - by ‘the big companies and the institutions’. We’re told what to eat, what to take, how to give birth, and how to behave. We’re sold the illusion of choice, when in reality, we’re often being managed through coercion and fear
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