This week is the first in our interview series where we speak to birth workers making a difference around the world.  Cecile and I trained at Addington Hospital in Durban, South Africa in 1980 something (yes! we are "that old"...) and then years later, we met up when we were both working  in the Middle East. We both hold a vision of restoring normality to birth through effective prenatal education, so I could not wait to catch up and find out what she has been up to and pick her brains about all things pregnancy and birth in Dubai.  More about Cecile de Scally Cecile de Scally, also known as “baby whisperer” is an experienced South African trained midwife, who qualified in 1990 and has more than 25 years’ experience in prenatal and postnatal support and education. Cecile offers educational support to parents, providing prenatal classes, HypnoBirthing workshops and baby/toddler feeding and sleep consultations Cecile’s main focus is Mother and Baby services, offering educational support and advice for new parents and sleep support for parents of new babies as well as toddlers. With Cecile’s wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise, she assists families to make informed decisions about their pregnancy, birth and baby. To book a consultation or prenatal workshop with Cecile, please email: [email protected] More about Karen here  More about Charlene here  Get your pregnancy playbook and journal here