Study
In collaboration with a midwife, Asabea Britton, desires for a future birth place were collected. The study had 381 participants and 528 answers. In the following pages the study will be presented further. Full information of the study can be found in the appendix of the booklet.
The desires of the study has been translated into ’collages of desires’, two of them are found below. The pink quotes have been fetched directly from the study.
– Nature –
“I would love a garden. I dilated with my first hanging in a tree outside SÖS. It was the best place.”
Participant of study
“A secluded garden to take labor pains in. With plants and trees, water and benches.”
Participant of study
“Close to nature, plants, garden. Streaming water, trees & sky. A beautiful view and natural sounds.”
Participant of study
– Oasis –
“It shall feel ceremonial.”
Participant of study
“Pure luxury, spa and a fruit tray. I want to feel like a goddess.”
Participant of study
“Social area, like an oasis, with a fountain where women gather and share their experiences.”
Participant of study
“The place feels a bit »sacred«, like a temple.”
Participant of study
CONTACT
Johanna Asplund
johannasplund@hotmail.com