Emma Ashworth

Hi! I’m a Birth Rights Consultant, so if you’re unsure of your rights in pregnancy and birth (UK only), get in touch with me!

I’m the Author of The AIMS Guide to Your Rights in Pregnancy and Birth, and co-author of The AIMS Guide to Safety in Childbirth. I was a trustee and committee member of AIMS for ten years, and worked in every area of the charity, from being the Journal Editor, to being on the helpline, and writing articles for the birth information pages.

My consultations help people with every aspect of their birth rights, but common questions include:

– I have a high BMI. How do I get access to a birth pool? (You can! I’ll explain what you need to do.)
– I have gestational diabetes/Group B Strep/some other “high risk”. Can I have a home birth? (You have the right to! I can tell you how to make it happen.)
– I want a caesarean (You have the right to – I’ll explain how to arrange it.)
– I want to make a complaint about my maternity care (Absolutely – I can talk you through all the options and how each one is likely to work out so that you can make the right decision about where to put your energy. I can also help you with writing the complaint if you want to, and support you through the whole process.)

I am now retired as a working doula, but I have nearly ten years of experience of attending births, and nearly twenty years of experience as a birth worker.

I am also a certified breastfeeding counsellor, and can help to prepare for breastfeeding, and also offer support and assistance after birth if you’re having breastfeeding problems.

You can find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emma_ashworth_birth_rights/