Natural-born Mother

She has written numerous books on childbirth and female sexuality, but women are sharply divided about Sheila Kitzinger's thoughts on medical intervention, writes Karen Kissane.

A Trendy Terrace That's Thoroughly Shipshape

AUDREY Beck is a softly spoken woman, and one of many stories. Her career took her to sea as a ship's nurse, on ships such as the Abel Tasman, the Devil Cat and the Princess of Tasmania. She had to be prepared for anything, from seasickness to childbirth, so she is well organised, and it shows in her shipshape townhouse.