I trained as a doula in the UK with Nurturing Birth and have had the privilege of witnessing babies being born in a wide range of contexts, reflecting diverse choices and circumstances. It was the stark contrast between the birth options available to women in the UK and those in Portugal that compelled me to found the Portuguese Birthrights Association. I now volunteer with the organisation, working to make human rights in pregnancy and birth a reality in Portugal. I truly believe that everyone deserves an empowered and positive birth experience—and that there is no single “right” way to have a baby. What matters is having access to clear information and understanding how your body works.