Book Review: Birth in Focus by Becky Reed
Becky Reed’s book is a powerful testament to the importance of continuity and relational care in birth. Through deeply personal stories and intimate photographs, she highlights how trust between midwives and birthing people transforms the birth experience. Drawing from her work at the Albany Practice—a groundbreaking midwifery model that supported marginalized communities—Becky challenges the over-medicalization of birth while honoring all choices, from homebirths to gentle cesareans. This book is a must-read for doulas, midwives, and anyone passionate about autonomy in maternity care. Read the full review now!
We need to rethink linear time in the birth space
Linear time is the idea that time is sequential, always pushing forward and never back. This subjectivity may be considered normal, but if we look at time from the perspective of various non-western cultures, this is not necessarily the case. Within the labour ward setting, time is a finite resource that is essentially ‘running out’ the moment you you walk through the hospital doors.