58. Something essential for pregnancy and birth but, for most of us, we don’t even think about… is water.

We were asked by Water Aid  if we could spread awareness about how creating EQUITY for women in so many countries throughout the world starts with access to water, particularly in pregnancy and birth.We talked about how:Getting access to birthing centres with running water for drinking, pain relief, sterilisation of equipment, cleaning, toilet flushing and cooling, can dramatically impact the health outcomes for women and their babies. Finding a way where women, even pregnant women right up to birth, no longer need to collect 20kg+ of water every day because it is “women’s work”. This can enable women to have time to be educated and for the pregnant woman, better comfort, better pelvic floor control and better health outcomes.We were thrilled to have Rosie Wheen, CEO of WaterAid join us for this episode of The Kick. She speaks so beautifully and passionately, it was mesmerising for us. Have a listen, come back and tell us what stood out for you.And if you want to know more about WaterAid and how you can support them please go to www.wateraid.orgIf you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKSJoin our pregnancy and birth courseJoin our getting pregnancy courseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.