141: Why Choose An Active Birth?

In this episode Angela explains the difference between a conventional, medically managed birth and a traditional active birth. The birthing process is a natural, safe process which women have done for thousands of years! It's only in the last century we have really started to medicalise birth to an extent that we can often be offered and even pressured into unnecessary medical intervention leading to unhelpful outcomes for both mum and bub.

Listen in today to learn the benefits of going back to basics - using upright, squatting or kneeling positions, limited intervention and natural methods of pain relief to encourage a natural, healthy birth that leaves you feeling strong, calm and empowered!