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Mel provides this re-edit of episode 18 about Gestational diabetes screening in preparation for episode 99 with Lily Nichols about real food for gestational diabetes. This episode pairs with her episode for anyone challenged with a gestational diabetes diagnosis
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The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it’s application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.
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In this episode Mel proposes that the use of Apgar scoring is invalid for women under the care of midwives, for babies who have their umbilical cord intact for longer than 60 seconds and for women having a physiological birth. Find out why in the episode
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In this episode Mel explore the options for tying off or clamping your babies umbilical cord including why ties went ‘out of fashion’ and what instigated the use of clamps instead. Mel will also discuss concerns some people have about using a tie instead of clamp and how these objections can be navigated. I learnt more than I thought! So you will too
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Kristine Lauria is an American Midwife who apprenticed with Amish Midwives and attended births for 17 years before getting a ‘formal’ midwifery qualification. This paired with her training as a paramedic formed the basis for her work as a homebirth midwife and humanitarian aid Midwife with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF/Doctors without Borders) and as a trainer with Breech without Borders. Kristine is the only Midwife I have ever heard of to attend not one but two triplet births at home. I invite you to learn from her here and through her other online resources @globalmidwife64 and read of her incredible stories from the field at her blog https://midwifewithoutboundaries.wordpress.com/
If you are interested in learning more about breech birth and gathering skills
The convergence of rebellious midwives conference happening in August 2024 in Sydney Australia welcomes Dr Stuart Fischbein who will be speaking on the physiological and complex breech. You can find tickets and info for this event here
If you are interested in the Breech without borders training Kristine refers to in this episode, you’ll find all the details hereTo get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
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The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.
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This episode is a follow up to episode 93 and discusses the research around the different techniques when closing the uterus after a caesarean section. Some care providers will tell you that single layer closure represents a higher risk of uterine rupture, but I found 5 research papers that say otherwise.
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This episode is all about vaginal birth after caesarean section. In this episode I draw on our first interview with Hazel Keedle way back in episode 7 with some updates. We discuss the strategies that you can apply to increase your chances of VBAC and also the risks and benefits of a repeat caesarean and the option of vaginal birth.
If you loved this talk with Hazel, you can come and see her speak live at the Convergence of rebellious Midwives conference happening in Sydney, Australia in August 2024. All the details and ticketing options are through here
Find out more about Hazel:
Instagram: @hazelkeedle
Facebook: @VBACmatters
Twitter: @HazelKeedle
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Disclaimer:
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The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.
This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.
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Alison Weatherstone (Chief Midwife) is here to discuss the new legislation that will open Australian Midwives up to even more autonomous practice including changes to professional indemnity insurance, increase in Medicare rebates, the abolishment of collaborative agreements and she gives away some information about ‘the 5000 hours’. We also discuss the proposed professional indemnity insurance product for private midwives and the 'low-risk' terminology.
Alison Weatherstone is the chief Midwife with the Australian College of midwives and prides herself on being accessible and contactable, if you have some questions, feedback, stories or issues you want to raise with her, she has a direct unfiltered line of communication directly to her [email protected]
Australian College of midwives: https://www.midwives.org.au/To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
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Disclaimer:
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The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.
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Midwife Sarah Smits shares the knowledge she has around the traditional practice of belly binding and ways to apply this to your pregnancy and postpartum journey. Sarah has picked up these skills and teaches them from her unique lessons around the world.
Find out more information about Sarah
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bridging_worlds_midwifery/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bwmidwife
website https://www.bwmidwife.com
Youtube https://youtube.com/@bridgingworlds?si=XvpJRxcOLKulyQLN
Book tickets to sunny coast event https://events.humanitix.com/rebozo-and-belly-binding-circle
Join my monthly Birth worker circle This link is for the upcoming June circle https://events.humanitix.com/online-birth-worker-circle
Sign up to Sarahs mailing list to be updated on events and services
IBU belly binding
Order/pre-order fajas on my website https://bwmidwife.com/shop/
The midwife project https://www.midwifeproject.net/
Sarahs VIDM conference piece on The Midwife Project
Donã Dominga our weavers story that she shared at the last Maya Abdominal Massage retreat
To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
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Disclaimer:
The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it’s application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.
The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.
This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.
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Midwife Sarah Smits tells us what she learnt from the Mayan midwives in Guatemala and how she/we can apply these in our circumstances. We discuss robozo, mayan abdominal massage and the place of steam and heat and traditional care practices applied to pregnant and postpartum women. Sarah discusses initiatives that are supporting the traditional midwives in Guatemala. Next week she will share about the practice of abdominal binding.
Find out more information about Sarah
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bridging_worlds_midwifery/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bwmidwife
website https://www.bwmidwife.com
Youtube https://youtube.com/@bridgingworlds?si=XvpJRxcOLKulyQLN
Book tickets to sunny coast event https://events.humanitix.com/rebozo-and-belly-binding-circle
Join my monthly Birth worker circle This link is for the upcoming June circle https://events.humanitix.com/online-birth-worker-circle
Sign up to Sarahs mailing list to be updated on events and services
IBU belly binding
Order/pre-order fajas on my website https://bwmidwife.com/shop/
The midwife project https://www.midwifeproject.net/
Sarahs VIDM conference piece on The Midwife Project
Donã Dominga our weavers story that she shared at the last Maya Abdominal Massage retreat
To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
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Disclaimer:
The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it’s application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.
The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.
This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.
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In this episode, Mel interviews endorsed midwife Sarah Smits @bridging_worlds_midwifery who has spent her midwifery career thus far travelling and collecting skills from other cultures which she now applies to her midwifery work in Australia and abroad. Today we learn about some of the skills that Sarah has collected and midwives will find inspiration for alternative ways of working and career options within her story.
Find out more information about Sarah
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bridging_worlds_midwifery/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bwmidwife
website https://www.bwmidwife.com
Youtube https://youtube.com/@bridgingworlds?si=XvpJRxcOLKulyQLN
Book tickets to sunny coast event https://events.humanitix.com/rebozo-and-belly-binding-circle
Join my monthly Birth worker circle This link is for the upcoming June circle https://events.humanitix.com/online-birth-worker-circle
Sign up to Sarahs mailing list to be updated on events and services
IBU belly binding
Order/pre-order fajas on my website https://bwmidwife.com/shop/
The midwife project https://www.midwifeproject.net/
Sarahs VIDM conference piece on The Midwife Project
Donã Dominga our weavers story that she shared at the last Maya Abdominal Massage retreat
To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
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Disclaimer:
The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it’s application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.
The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.
This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.
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In this episode Mel answers the questions submitted by the premium hub members. They have access to the ‘ask Mel a question’ button and Mel is answering their questions in their own exclusive hub episode (which happens once a month)... but today you’ll get a treat of getting the first question answered here publicly… but if you want to hear the rest, you’ve got to be a hub member. Today, Mel discusses what to do if you get an urge to push your baby out, but your cervix isn’t fully dilated yet.
Premium hub members will also get to hear the answers to the other questions in the longer version of this episode and they’ll be learning about:
Time stamps for this episode:
03:25 - what is an early urge to push?
07:09 How often does this occur?
07:30 Could it be physiological or pathological?
08:18 But what happens if the woman pushes?
11:52 Why would an early urge occur?
13:52 How do you manage this circumstance
24:06 The challenge of an early urge in a hospital setting
26:03 A mismatch between the midwife and the woman
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Disclaimer:
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The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.
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Almost every pregnant woman will need to make a decision about Group B strep, what decision would you make? This episode is a re-edit of the most popular episode of all time, episode 6 on Group B Strep. In this re-edit Mel has kept only facts (no fluff)... you asked for it. This episode is a great one to pass on to your partner, care provider or anyone you think would like rapid fire information about Group B Strep in pregnancy and labour. For anyone that appreciates a conversational podcast, episode 6 is where you’ll want to be… or listen to both.
Time stamps:
00:00 what is this episode about
03:08 What is GBS
03:39 GBS colonisation vs GBS infection
07:23 Early and Late onset GBS infection in babies
07:58 Preventing and screening for early onset GBS
08:11 Screening for GBS
12:31 the risk of the swab itself
12:45 The transient nature of GBS
11:11 Accuracy of the swab
13:51 risks associated with GBS positive result
15:05 How many babies will likely get a GBS infection?
18:21 GBS prevention options
22:21 Bit of a summary
23:01 What are the issues with GBS prevention options
32:46 what if my baby does get sick? How is it treated?
34:16 GBS in urine
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Disclaimer:
The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it’s application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.
The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.
This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.
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Melanie Speaks with wise woman Fiona Hallinan from ‘The pelvic space’ about internal release work. Fiona has over 30 years of experience working with women as a midwife, nurse and pelvic space therapist. Internal release work involves physically interacting with the pelvic space by accessing it through the vagina. Fiona talks about how her work now as an internal release work therapist evolved and developed and we tap into this learnt skill which is moving from oral tradition into mainstream maternity care. Fiona believes that every woman would benefit from internal release work and the more people have this skill the better.
You can look further into Fiona’s work and register for her upcoming training workshops at
www.thepelvicspace.com.au and follow her @thepelvicspace_
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Disclaimer:
The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it’s application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.
The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.
This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.
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In this episode Mel explores the research around the impact of light on labour timing and labour progress. Mel explores the importance of circadian rhythms and melatonin on labour activity and discovers the connection between oxytocin and melatonin in physiological labour. We also learn about what happens in a woman's body when she is exposed to light in labour and how to use light and darkness to your advantage.
If you would like to join me at the convergence of rebellious midwives conference happening in Sydney (Australia) from the 23rd-25th of August 2024 you can find all the information at www.melaniethemidwife.com or purchase tickets here
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Disclaimer:
The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it’s application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.
The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.
This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.
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In this episode Mel explores the research around ‘aging’ and ‘failing’ placentas in late term pregnancy. Women get told that the longer they are pregnant, the more likely it is that their placenta will get old and stop functioning. Listen in to find out if that is true. What actually happens to placentas beyond 41 weeks?
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The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it’s application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.
The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.
This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.
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In this episode Mel takes you through the research and historical background behind the use of a bed and laying down during labour and birth. Is this where you imagine yourself giving birth? If so, this episode is for you. There are also lots of tips to avoid getting trapped on the bed and strategies for women and midwives to overcome systematic powers that direct labour to the bed.
Time stamps
00:00 Intro and episode summary
06:39 History of how women used to give birth
13:24 the admission process that subconsciously directs you to the bed
19:03 why be off the bed in labour and birth?
22:33 The impact of birth positioning
24:22 Using laying down positions to your advantage
27:31 Optimal positioning for women with epidural
28:28 The lithotomy position
33:50 Some other tid bits
35:02 Wrap up
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In this episode, Mel speaks with researchers Marina Weckend and Clare Davison from Edith Cowen University about their work on Physiological Plateaus in labour. This is truly rebellious work because it challenges the false medical language about how labour and birth unfolds and they share the truth about how normal labour includes rests, lulls and plateaus. It’s all here in the episode.
Links to learn more and participate in this research
Participate in the WEPAUSE Study: https://bit.ly/WEPAUSEShort explainer video about physiological plateaus in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdfXwekKMFk or French: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMUc_vNP-xQVideo of ICM Congress presentation (available in English, French, Spanish, Indonesian): https://www.youtube.com/@MarinaWeckendNewsletter on physiological plateaus: https://mailchi.mp/dbb8311f1467/physiological-plateaus-newsletterPersonal website M.Weckend: https://marinaweckend.com
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Disclaimer:
The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it’s application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.
The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.
This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.
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In this episode, Mel invites her work-wife Ashlee Anslow from the birthing tree midwifery to discuss how they manage birth emergencies at home. We discuss foetal distress in labour, cord accidents, shoulder dystocia, neonatal resuscitation, retained placenta, postpartum haemorrhage.
Time stamps
00:00 Introduction to the podcast and gratitude to our sponsor ‘Born at home’ film.
03:55 Outline of the episode
04:36 Quick points to set the scene
05:54 Changes in foetal heart rate, meconium and foetal distress
23:23 Uterine rupture during VBAC at home
27:27 Shoulder dystocia, cord compression and resuscitation
44:38 Postpartum haemorrhage
54:11 Our emergency equipment
54:51 Cord prolapse
Todays episode was generously sponsored by Born at home Film. To watch the film, head to the Demand Film’s website and search for a screening near you and remember to use the discount code REBEL10 to get 10% off your ticket at the cart.
If you can’t find a screening near you CLICK HERE to request a screening
You can find out more at bornathomefilm.com.au and follow them on socials @bornathomefilm
Todays guest has been Ashlee Anslow:
@thebirthingtreemidwifery
https://thebirthingtreemidwifery.com.au/
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Disclaimer:
The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it’s application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.
The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.
This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.
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In this episode Mel draws on her life and midwifery experience (and of course, the research evidence) to discuss care of late pre-term babies born between 34-36.6 weeks gestation. Mel offers some alternative care strategies such as delayed cord clamping, kangaroo care and sunlight for prevention of jaundice, among other things.
Time stamps
00:00 intro and summary of episode
03:38 what is a late preterm baby
06:55 Why some babies are born early
10:50 Keeping your baby well through labour
15:20 Immediate post-birth care of late preterm babies
21:25 signs of respiratory distress
27:12 feeding behaviour
28:16 Thermoregulation
31:56 Keeping your baby ‘sweet’
37:20 caring for your baby in the following days with Kangaroo care and Sunlight exposure
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Disclaimer:
The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it’s application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.
The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.
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In this episode Mel interviews wise woman midwife Sheryl Sidery who has been a private midwife for 40 years. Learning from experienced midwives, in our western culture, is one of the only ways to learn new things about physiological birth and today Sheryl offers up her 40 years of experience. Sheryl is not currently taking private midwifery clients but you can still check her out online at www.sherylsidery.com.au and benefit from her work with https://birthcircle.com.au/
In this episode we discussed:
What Sheryl Sidery has done for the worldWhat should midwives do in the birth space if the aim is physiological birthHow to respectfully enter the birth space without interrupting the womanMen at birthThe difference continuity of care makesWhat does Sheryl do after entering the birth spaceListening to the babies heart rate with a dopplerWhat uninterrupted birth is likeAppropriate ways to talk to a labouring womanTransferring to hospital for pain reliefWhat to do when the baby is emergingUnique learnings for physiological birthStrategies for posterior babiesStrategies for physiological placental birthShoulder dystocia techniques, and The power of seeing homebirth for the first timeTodays episode was generously sponsored by Born at home Film. To watch the film, head to the Demand Film’s website and search for a screening near you and remember to use the discount code REBEL10 to get 10% off your ticket at the cart.
If you can’t find a screening near you CLICK HERE to request a screening
You can find out more at bornathomefilm.com.au and follow them on socials @bornathomefilmTo get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
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You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and www.melaniethemidwife.com
Disclaimer:
The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it’s application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.
The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.
This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.
- Visa fler