Reading Rhea’s book was a profound eye-opener. [It] helped me truly understand how the cascade of interventions often leads women down a path they never intended—something I had sadly experienced in my first pregnancy.
One of my biggest ‘aha’ moments was learning about the crisis of confidence that many women go through in labour, as well as the distinction between physiological pain and pathological pain. I appreciated that Rhea doesn’t make birth seem easier than it is—unlike some hypnobirthing courses that make it seem as though labour is completely painless. Instead, she acknowledges that pain is a real part of birth, while explaining how it works and why it doesn’t have to be feared. This honest perspective resonated with me and helped me adopt the mindset I needed for my birth.
