These include people who simply seek the benefits of a meditation practice throughout their pregnancy, or who have a meditation practice and find it easier to maintain it in a group context, or who have lot of
fear around childbirth, or who are experiencing a pregnancy complicated by other health factors, or are challenged by other stresses in their lives at home or at work.
• In Australia, Hosking et al. (2010) found an association between fathers» leave - taking and being more likely to look after children on their own at weekends (Hoskings et al, 2010); and Huerta et al (2013) reported that Australian fathers who had taken 10 or more days off
work around childbirth were more likely to be involved in childcare - related activities when children were 2 to 3 years old.
Women are confronted by so much and so much differing
advice around childbirth and breastfeeding I have made it a rule to myself not to proffer advice unasked or judge others choices, especially without understanding.
While these numbers explain why attention is focused on a reduction in maternal deaths, attention is also needed to defining and measuring the extent of
problems around childbirth, such as mistreatment, to better inform constructive changes in policies and practices.
Indeed, in the 1920 s major changes in maternity and antenatal care were instigated in NZ to address the high rate of maternal
deaths around childbirth.
BDP provides NYC's expectant and new parents with modern, practical education and support, helping to reduce the fear and anxiety
around childbirth, while increasing the joy and pleasure of confidently becoming parents.