I’ve been quiet lately as I’ve been busy with births and also taken a few days out with my family – life as an Independent Midwife can get busy and I’m now gearing up for the next babies!  www.3shiresmidwife.co.uk

In the press this week was another Freebirthing article in The Independent www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/healthy-living/first-person-i-gave-birth-without-any-medical-help-1739831.html Cher Sievey gave birth to her second daughter without medical assistance and was just supported by her partner.

I have previously written about Freebirthing http://midwifevalerie.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/freebirthing-unassisted-birth/ and whilst certainly not condoning unattended birthing I do understand the reasons that some women are reluctant to seek the support of doctors and midwives.