‘I studied for it like it was an exam’

Empowerment is a big part of the positive birth movement.Indeed, having a positive experience includes feeling in control and participating in decision-making.And even if there are problems with the delivery, some women still find that certain methods that help them feel in control are helpful.

Anna Murray, 34, did everything she could to prepare for her labor in Glasgow.”I studied like I was taking an exam for it,” she says.

She took a doula-led private class, read books, and took a yoga hypnobirthing class.She even had a folder on Google Drive containing all of her yoga videos and audio tracks for various birth positions.