There is a saying in Japanese culture,
that if the spirit of the unborn child is strong and vibrant,
you will be able to boil a kettle over the navel of the mother's belly
The Birth Crisis Network is there to support women who have had bad birth experiences. If you have experienced a difficult or traumatic labour, or had experience of feeling badly treated and feel the need to talk to someone about this, please click on this link for more information and contact details: