Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lisa Salmon

How to advocate for yourself during pregnancy and birth, according to an expert

Navigating pregnancy and childbirth can feel like an overwhelming journey, particularly amidst ongoing concerns about the state of modern maternity care. However, antenatal educator Megan Rossiter offers a powerful counter-narrative: while you can’t control birth, you can significantly influence the experience.

Rossiter, author of the new book Birth Power, acknowledges the public conversation around the "poor state of modern maternity care" but stresses that this offers little comfort to those currently pregnant.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.