Pregnancy and birth are a normal part of a woman’s reproductive cycle. It works well if it’s given a chance. It helps women to understand why certain changes take place and how they can help themselves to stay healthy and manage the challenges that sometimes present. I work in collaboration, primarily with women, but also with other birth workers (both inside and outside of the NHS) when necessary and appropriate. A woman’s autonomy is paramount. Women are able to make good and sensible decisions about their bodies, their pregnancies, their births etc. if they are given good information and support. They are entitled to receive this information in as unbiased and un-emotive way as possible. They are entitled to incorporate this information into their own values, life experience and situation and make their own decisions. My job is to facilitate this and support their choices to the best of my ability, while giving the best care I can to keep mother and baby safe. My role is collaborative, the women and I rely on each other to stay aware of any changes so that we can react and plan appropriately.