Such is the appetite for telling and hearing stories of birth that a research project open to submissions has already drawn more engagement in just three weeks than any previous study.
The University of Western Sydneyâs Australian Birth Experience Study (BESt) has attracted 4800 stories from women who have had babies in Australia within the past five years; sadly, nearly one-third of them report they felt traumatised by their birth experience.
According to Professor Hannah Dahlen, one of the countryâs most experienced midwifery researchers and teachers, nearly one-third of women say they have regrets about how their birth played out, one-third felt unhappy about the process and one in five felt pressured to have a medical intervention, âsomething they didnât wantâ.
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Brian Hughes spotted Suranne Jones filming for Gentleman Jack in York city centre THE British Film Institute (BFI) is seeking young people aged 16-19 to gain film-making skills and make a short film. A BFI Film Academy Bradford course, funded the Department for Education and the National Lottery, runs from January 30 on Saturdays, and daily from February 15-19. The course prepares for career roles in screen industries such as directors, producers and storyboard artists, covering all the film-making process, from coming up with a short film idea to remotely working with a crew and editing in post-production. Guest speakers include industry professionals.