​​Many women don’t seem to realise they CAN question the doctor, let alone seek another opinion or change care providers.
Part of this is the power play that occurs when visiting the doctor: 

• The act of waiting - makes you unimportant.
• The act of being called - makes you submissive/obedient
• Entering the doctor’s room - you become a visitor
• The way the doctor launches into the procedures, types little notes or avoids eye contact - dehumanises you
• The way you are ushered out before you can ask your questions - devalues you

…and before you know it, you have paid your fee and leave wondering what happened. Some people are satisfied as long as they have a script or a test to do (something to show for the consultation).  Others leave feeling powerless and confused.

Belief and fear often go together.  

Often long held, and unquestioned, our beliefs and fears can lead us to 'solutions' that may not actually be helpful.

How do our beliefs and fear impact our approach to childbirth?

​Have you heard of the 'nocebo effect' before?