Bringing a baby into the world is one of the most important things a woman can do, and for millennia this experience has been shrouded in rituals designed to keep both the mother and baby safe.

But in the 21st century, ancient birthing traditions have given way to lifesaving medical support.

This week, Sistas Let's Talk examines the contrasting experiences of Pacific women in developing counties and colonised countries.

In one place there are women who feel so disconnected from their culture that they seek out a traditional birthing experience, and in the other, the fight is to access modern medicine.