THE INTERVIEW: Irene Bourquin: The doula putting education at the centre of pregnancy care
Irene Bourquin has spent decades arguing that better education, respectful care and informed choice should put women at the centre of pregnancy and birth.
Irene Bourquin is a doula and pioneer in SA, who believes education should put women at the centre of pregnancy and birth. She is known for her fierce, focused, and fearless approach in the doula world. Bourquin's latest book, the ninth edition of Practical Pregnancy, Birth & Early Parenting Guide, is inclusive of diverse family structures and covers a wide range of topics from planning parenthood to postnatal recovery.
She emphasizes the importance of postpartum care and believes partners play an essential role in supporting new mothers.
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