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Compassion Beyond Bars

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Esther Sharma

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This event took place about 5 years ago now and it is one of my ‘stand out’ memories from my time working as a midwife. I was working a night shift on delivery suite.  A labouring woman was admitted; handcuffed … Continue reading →

Posted in Childbirth Tagged compassion, doula, midwifery, prison

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