The Great Birth Rebellion
Mel and B
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Modern birth practices are stifling women's autonomy, minimising the birth experience and endorsing the medicalisation of birth. The Great Birth Rebellion dismantles western beliefs and management of birth and presents an evidence-based alternative to modern birth practices. We believe that calculated rebellion against medicalised maternity care is the evidence-based and preferred path to having a great birth. This is the great birth rebellion.
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Nov 26, 2023
Episode 61 - Osteopathy in pregnancy with Liz and Kate
This is our last episode for 2023, we will be back in January 2024. As this episode aired we received 500 000 (half a million!) downloads for this podcast. Thank you rebels for making this podcast so well received. In this episode we speak with Osteopaths Kate and Liz all about osteopathy during pregnancy and osteopathic care of the pelvic bowl in preparation for birth.
Kate has two clinics in Melbourne:
Kew - Eastern Osteopathy/The Pelvic Place Melbourne www.easternosteo.com.au
Hampton - The Osteopathic Pelvic Hub www.theosteopathicpelvichub.com.au
You can follow follow Kathryn (kate) on insta @thepelvichealth_osteo
Liz has two clinics in Brisbane:
Kenmore www.pregnancyandbeyondosteopathy.com.au
Kelvin Grove www.pivotosteo.com.au
You can follow follow Liz on insta @pregnancyandbeyondosteo.
To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and B @coreandfloorrestore
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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Nov 19, 2023
Episode 60 - Maternal alignment
In this weeks episode we tap into B and Mel’s knowledge about maternal alignment. There is lots of discussion out there about getting babies in the ‘right spot’ using optimal foetal positioning techniques, In this episode talk about optimising maternal mechanics over manipulating the baby.
You can access B’s courses and classes at Coreandfloor.com.au
To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and B @coreandfloorrestore
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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Nov 12, 2023
Episode 59 - Optimal umbilical cord management part 2
In this weeks episode, Mel and B continue their discussion about optimal cord management. This week we speak about optimal cord management in special circumstances, such as with actively managed placental birth, when collecting blood for cord gases and Rh- blood groups and for cord banking. This is part 2 of optimal cord management, we would encourage you to listen to episode 58 before this one to get a full understanding of this topic.
To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and B @coreandfloorrestore
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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Nov 5, 2023
Episode 58 - optimal umbilical cord management part 1
In this episode Mel and B give you part 1 of this 2 part series about optimal umbilical cord management. In this first part we talk about optimal cord management and the importance of waiting for the baby to fully transition before cutting the umbilical cord. In episode 59 we will look at optimal cord management in special circumstances. Part 1 goes perfectly with part 2, so listen to this one first.
To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and B @coreandfloorrestore
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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Oct 29, 2023
Episode 57 - Getting reported to AHPRA
In this episode Mel and B welcome Australian midwife Jo Hunter to talk about the process of being reported to AHPRA. For Australian midwives this will help you better understand what it is like being reported to AHPRA as Jo takes us through her research. If you are coming to this episode having been reported to AHPRA, or you are publicly making judgements about midwives, this episode has some practical suggestions for you. If you want to speak to Jo about this more you can reach out to her on her Instagram account @midwifejohunter or her website www.midwifejo.com.au.
To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and B @coreandfloorrestore
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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Oct 22, 2023
Episode 56 - Hospital packing list
In this episode, we discuss what to bring to the hospital for your birth journey. We emphasize the importance of being prepared and offer practical tips and suggestions for items to consider bringing. From pain management tools to postpartum essentials, we cover everything you need for a smoother and more comfortable experience.
If you want a full list of what we discussed today you will find it in the resource folder for this podcast. To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and B @coreandfloorrestore
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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Oct 15, 2023
Episode 55 - Supplies to gather for homebirth/labour
In this episode Mel talks you through her exact list of supplies that she gives to her clients when they are planning a homebirth. This episode is for anyone planning a home labour or homebirth to make sure your birth space is as comfortable as possible and you have everything you need to labour or give birth at home. B offers some helpful tips and will share her hospital birth and postpartum packing list next week. This is for everyone who plans to start labour at home or is staying at home to give birth.
There is also still time to register for the free information week about becoming a private midwife, you can register for that event at www.melaniethemidwife.com by clicking the tab on the website. It's not too late to join!
To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and B @coreandfloorrestore
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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Oct 8, 2023
Episode 54 - What midwives do at a homebirth
In this episode Mel and her workwife Ashlee Anslow from The Birthing Tree Midwifery answer listener questions on the topic ‘what do midwives do at a homebirth’. We talk about our emergency plans and equipment, what we carry with us to every birth and how we work together as first and second midwives.
There is also still time to register for the free information week about becoming a private midwife, you can register for that event at www.melaniethemidwife.com by clicking the tab on the website.
To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and B @coreandfloorrestore
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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Oct 1, 2023
Episode 53 - Private Practice midwifery in Australia
In this episode Mel and B talk about private practice midwifery career options in Australia. This is for any midwife keen to explore other ways of working and understand the landscape of private practice midwifery and how to become a private midwife here in Australia. Mel also talks about her FREE offering of a whole week of education about entering into private practice which starts on October 16th 2023 (and every year if you are coming to this episode later). You can register for this free week of learning about the ins and outs of becoming a private midwife by registering at www.melaniethemidwife.com
To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and B @coreandfloorrestore
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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Sep 24, 2023
Episode 52 - Haemorrhoids
Episode 52 is all about haemorrhoids in pregnancy and postpartum, in this episode, Mel and B give you a list of at home remedies and strategies that you can use to prevent and manage haemorrhoids, or what we’ve affectionately called ‘bum veins’.
To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and B @coreandfloorrestore
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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Sep 17, 2023
Episode 51 - ART/IVF in Pregnancy and Birth
In this episode Mel and B explore the research around assisted reproductive technology (ART) and if women experience more complicating factors in their pregnancy and birth if they used ART/IVF. We also discuss the research (or lack thereof) behind the routine practices of additional ultrasounds, extra screening and induction of labour for women who have conceived using ART. Heaps of research in the resource folder on this one!
To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and B @coreandfloorrestore
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.
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Sep 10, 2023
Episode 50 - The state of the Midwifery workforce
In this episode, Mel and B invited Lynnelle Moran (Midwifery Lecturer) and Alison Weatherstone (Chief Midwife at the Australian College of Midwives) to discuss the current state of the midwifery work force in Australia and internationally. It was inspired by Lynnelles’ new publication entitled 'What is known about midwives' wellbeing and resilience? An integrative review of the international literature'. You can get access to the full article by joining our mailing list. You can also see what happens at Lynnelles ‘Va journal’ club through her social media handle @vajournalclub
To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and B @coreandfloorrestore
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 i…
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Sep 3, 2023
Episode 49 - Ethics and Informed Consent with Dr Elizabeth Newnham
In this episode, Mel and B invited Dr Elizabeth Newnham (Senior Midwifery Lecturer) to speak about her work on Ethics, autonomy and informed consent in maternity care. We specifically drew on her research paper, "Beyond Autonomy: care ethics for midwifery and the humanisation of birth". It's a juicy one.
To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and B @coreandfloorrestore
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…
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Aug 27, 2023
Episode 48 - Australian Mothers and Babies stats
In this episode, Mel and B dissect the Australias mothers and babies report recently released and look at the reality of maternity care here in Australia. You can see the report for yourself and dive into the statistics that are of most interest to you here
To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and B @coreandfloorrestore
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 c…
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Aug 20, 2023
Episode 47 - Managing labour pain without medicine
In this episode Mel and B explore a list of pain management options that you can use in your labour to help work with and through labour pain. Medical pain management options involve the removal and avoidance of pain, but we argue that pain in labour is important, meaningful and productive and you don’t need to get rid of it, you just need support to work through it. We have you a range of strategies to apply if you are keen to avoid medical pain management options in labour.
To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and B @coreandfloorrestore
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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…
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Aug 13, 2023
Episode 46 - Stretch and Sweep
In this episode, Mel and B talk about stretch and sweep and some other reasons why someone would ask to put their fingers in your vagina while you are pregnant. Listen in to learn about if it’s ever a good idea to allow a clinician to do a vaginal exam or give a stretch and sweep in pregnancy. Spoiler alert, as always, if you don’t want it, it’s perfectly right to say no.
To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com
You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and B @coreandfloorrestore
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.
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Aug 6, 2023
Episode 45 - How to change the system
Episode 45 is all about the anatomy of change and the things YOU can do to create change in the system. This week we use a current issue to make our point and ask you to contribute to meaningful change by submitting your story or knowledge to the Inquiry into birth trauma and obstetric violence. Submissions close on Friday Aug 11th 2023. If you are listening to this after the submission date, this episode still offers practical and attainable strategies to illicit change in maternity care system. This week we are joined by Dr Hazel Keedle and Sharon Settecasse from @betterbirthsillawarra.
For easy access to making a submission to the inquiry into birth trauma you can go to @coreandfloorrestore and click on B’s link tree in from her bio. OR go to @betterbirthsillawarra and follow the prompts on their Instagram posts OR click the link here to take you to the make a submission page.
To go to the NSW government information page about the enquiry click here.
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Jul 30, 2023
Episode 44 - Pre-labour rupture of membranes
In this episode B is back and we are talking about Pre-labour rupture (release) of membranes (PROM). This is when your waters break/release when you are full term (37 weeks or more), but your labour doesn’t start. We discuss the likelihood of you going into labour, the routine management of PROM in hospital vs at home with a private midwife. The research behind induction, antibiotics and complications that can occur as a result of PROM.
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You can follow Mel and B on their Instagram pages for more great information @melaniethemidwife and @coreandfloorrestore
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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…
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Jul 23, 2023
Episode 43 - Breastfeeding Success with Dr Robyn Thompson
In this episode Mel invited Dr Robyn Thompson to discuss strategies for breastfeeding success. We discussed skills that practitioners can use to help the mummy/bubby dyad, the importance of the woman’s and babies instinctive and intuitive knowledge and behaviour, doing away with the rule book, the 3 golden hours and way more!
To learn more about Robyns’ work you can go to https://www.thethompsonmethod.com/
You can follow Robyn on Instagram @the.thompson.method
To get on the mailing list for this podcast go to www.melaniethemidwife.com and for more information about the assembly of rebellious midwives, click here.
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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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Jul 16, 2023
Episode 42 - Twins
In this weeks episode Mel invited Dr Stuart Fischbein (American Obstetrician) on to talk all about twin pregnancy and birth. Dr Stu has experience with supporting families to give birth to their twin and breech babies at home and shares his expertise about twin types and their associated success and complexity rates, the use of ultrasound for monitoring twins, suitability criteria for twin births and management of twin and placental birth. There is a lot in here rebels. Stu knows his stuff!
You can learn more about Stu at http://www.birthinginstincts.com/stuart-fischbein-obgyn
Or on his Instagram @birthinginstincts
If you are interested in joining the mailing list for this podcast to get access to the resources that we use to create each episode go to www.melaniethemidwife.com
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Jun 11, 2023
Episode 41 - Unusual cord insertions
Mel and B talk all about unusual cord insertions including marginal and velamentus and what these might mean for your pregnancy and birth. It's information, but probably not the stuff you'll usually hear... it's research, but rebellious.
To get on the mailing list for this podcast go to www.melaniethemidwife.com and click the ‘subscribe to the podcast’ button at the top of the website.
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 accurac…
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Jun 4, 2023
Episode 40 - Planning a powerful postpartum with Lael Stone
How can you plan the most memorable postpartum period that holds you physically, mentally and emotionally? In this episode, Mel chats with B and parenting expert and TEDx Speaker Lael Stone about powerful early postpartum periods that nurture and nourish new mothers. We explore how to navigate the physical and mental shifts and how a healing and supported early postpartum differs from what many mothers are currently experiencing in modern Western society. We discuss self-care practices, relationships, postpartum emotion, and physical healing to help you plan for and experience the most connected early postpartum period possible.
Explore the Holding the Mother course Lael and B mention here: www.motheration.au
Find out more about Lael Stone here www.laelstone.com.au
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May 28, 2023
Episode 39 - Maternal assisted caesarean section
You are going to looooove this. In this last instalment of our 3 part series on positive Caesarean, Mel speaks with Dr Natalie Elphinstone all about maternal assisted Caesarean section, including how to get one, what they are, how to set up a process in your hospital to start doing them and the research and potential issues behind the push for maternal assisted Caesarean.
To get on the mailing list for this podcast go to www.melaniethemidwife.com and click the ‘subscribe to the podcast’ button at the top of the website.
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.
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May 21, 2023
Episode 38 - Positive Caesarean part 2
This is the second instalment of the 'Positive caesarean' series from Mel and B and goes beautifully with episode 37. If you are listening to this one, go back to the other one first. In this episode you'll hear our top tips for how to wrangle the system to add and minus elements of your care in order to improve your birth experience. The third instalment is also coming next week. Very cool!
To get on the mailing list for this podcast and receive the resources that we use to inform each episode go to 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.
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May 14, 2023
Episode 37 - Positive Caesarean Part 1
In this episode Mel and B start their 3 part series on positive caesarean section. This is not just for women who are planning a caesarean but also those who want to be prepared for all possible scenario’s. We discuss the really good reasons for caesarean section and what motivates some women to elect for caesarean section. In following episodes we discuss the process/procedure of caesarean section, ways to change it to make it better and the option of maternal assisted caesarean section
To get on the mailing this for this podcast and receive the resources that we use to inform each episode go to www.melaniethemidwife.com
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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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May 7, 2023
Episode 36 - Placenta Consumption and other uses
In this episode Mel and B look at all the options for what you can do to honour and use your placenta after birth, including the option of eating it. We particularly delve into the research on placentaphagy (aka eating your placenta) to help women make decisions about if they believe consuming their placenta would be beneficial to them. All the evidence that we used to create this episode is in the resource folder for anyone on the mailing list to access.
To get on the mailing list for this podcast go to www.melaniethemidwife.com and click the ‘subscribe to the podcast’ button at the top of the website.
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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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Apr 30, 2023
Episode 35 - Vitamin K for newborns
Mel and B had a good look at the research around the use of vitamin K for newborns to help you decide if this is something valuable for your baby or not. Every baby is offered the opportunity to receive vitamin K supplementation at birth, this episode might help you decide if this is right for your baby or not
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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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Apr 23, 2023
Episode 34 - Exercise in Pregnancy
This week Mel and B talk about exercising/moving during pregnancy and break down the myths and barriers to healthy movement in pregnancy.
To get access to B’s exercise courses go to www.coreandfloor.com
To get on the mailing list for this podcast go to www.melaniethemidwife.com where you’ll then get access to the resources we use to inform each podcast episode
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 infor…
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Apr 16, 2023
Episode 33 - Induction of Labour
In this episode Mel and B invited Professor Hannah Dahlen to talk about her research on induction of labour, we speak about post dates, bigger and smaller babies, the place of ultrasound and the risks and benefits of induction. This is particular important for first time birthing women.
Hannah speaks about a conversation article that is helpful to further understand her research, you can read this article at https://theconversation.com/too-many-healthy-women-are-having-their-labour-induced-for-no-identified-medical-reason-our-study-shows-161281
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Apr 9, 2023
Episode 32 - Consuming dates for labour
After a big few previous episodes Mel and B have recorded this short and sweet little episode on consuming dates during pregnancy. Many women eat dates during the later stages of their pregnancy because they believe that it has an impact on labour outcomes. Mel and B look into the research on this, do dates make labour shorter? And will the recipes that Mel recommends be any good? You’ll have to listen to find out.
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Apr 2, 2023
Episode 31 - Shoulder Dystocia
This week Mel and B challenge the mainstream management of shoulder dystocia and break down the fear to give you simple strategies to prevent and manage shoulder dystocia. Midwives will receive specific tuition on how to manage a shoulder dystocia while favouring individualised diagnosis and selecting particular manoeuvres that will align with each unique circumstance.
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To learn more about Mel you can see her Instagram page @melaniethemidwife and B @coreandfloorrestore
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Mar 26, 2023
Episode 30 - Small Babies, Big Babies part 2
This is the follow on from last weeks episode about ‘Small babies, big babies’ and this week we talk all about big babies, why they grow that way and how to navigate the consequences of being diagnosed with a ‘Big baby’. This is the one you’ve been waiting for.
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Mar 19, 2023
Episode 29 - Small Babies, Big Babies part 1
In this episode Mel and B start their 2 part series on ‘Small Babies, Big Babies’. In this episode they explore the accuracy of technologies that can help determine the size of a baby before it’s born, the factors that influence the size of your baby and the place of induction when your baby falls outside of the ‘normal’ size range’.
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Mar 12, 2023
Episode 28 - How to be a great birth support
In this episode Mel and B draw on their collective 28 years as midwives and share what they have witnessed from great birth supporters. As birthing women ourselves and watching the good the bad and the ugly side of birth support, we bring you our top tips of how to be an amazing birth supporter.
This is one for partners, mothers, doula's, midwives and anyone who has been invited into a birth space.
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Mar 5, 2023
Episode 27 - Gestational Thrombocytopaenia
In this weeks episode Mel is flying solo after a series of life events left Mel and B unable to connect in time to record together. Never mind! Mel reached into the research vault to bring you what she knows about the very sexy topic of gestational thrombocytopaenia (a.k.a low platelets during pregnancy). If you find yourself looking after someone with low platelets or you are one of the 15% of women who will experience this in pregnancy, then this little treat is for you.
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Feb 26, 2023
Episode 26 - Breech
In this episode, Mel and B invited Dr Andrew Bissits (aka the breech whisperer) to talk about breech birth, breech birth options in Australia, the research about breech and inspiring news from abroad about how practitioners are becoming skilled in breech birth again.
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Feb 19, 2023
Episode 25 - Postpartum Haemorrhage
This episode is about Postpartum Haemorrhage we define what it is, how they can be prevented, management strategies and reflect on if we did a good job at it at all! Thanks for listening folks! At the time of airing episode 25 we’ve had 100 000 downloads of the great birth rebellion podcast.
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Feb 12, 2023
Episode 24 - Placental Birth
In this episode, Mel and B discuss the placental birth and the 3 options you have to choose from when making plans for how you want to give birth to your placenta.
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Feb 5, 2023
Episode 23 - Obstetric violence and birth trauma
On this episode Mel and B welcome Dr Hazel Keedle (@hazelkeedle) and Amber-Lee Buendicho (@powerofbirth) to discuss the new research around Obstetric violence, Birth Trauma and healing strategies.
If you need help with Trauma recovery you may consider connecting with:
https://panda.org.au/articles/childbirth-trauma-and-recovery/
https://www.cope.org.au/preparing-for-birth/things-dont-go-plan/recovering-from-a-traumatic-birth/
If you are interested in B’s up coming birth debrief training you can reach out to her @coreandfloorrestore or through her website https://coreandfloor.com.au/
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Jan 29, 2023
Episode 22 - Pain, Oxytocin and attachment
We are back for another year of rebellion!
This is our first episode of the year and even though I (Mel) was on holidays during recording this one), B and Rhea steered the ship into grand waters!
This weeks episode is all about Rhea Dempseys work in the birth space, her 2 phenomenal books, pain, bravery and how this all comes together with connection and attachment - it's the oxytocin story.
To learn more about Rhea Dempsey go to her website
https://www.birthingwisdom.com.au/
where you can also buy both of her books!
and check her out on her socials @rheadempseybirth
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You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and B @coreandfloorrestore
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Dec 25, 2022
Episode 21 - Perineal suturing
In this episode (our last for 2022!) Mel and B discuss repair of perineal tears. We look into the research on the need to suture first and second degree tears and what would happen if they were left unsutured. We also look at strategies to speed up healing and reduce pain and swelling from perineal tears. This is our last episode for the year and we are taking a short break and will be back with more weekly episodes in late January 2023
You can get on the mailing list for this podcast on the front page at www.melaniethemidwife.com to get access to all the resources and research we use to create this podcast
Thankyou for your love, support and encouragement this year, it really keeps us going and motivated to provide you all with this free resource every week.
In the meantime you can follow us on Instagram @melaniethemidwife and @coreandfloorrestore
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Dec 18, 2022
episode 20 - Sterile water injections
In this episode Mel and B continue their conversation with Nigel Lee and pick his brain about sterile water injections, which (unlike the perineal bundle) as a substantial evidence base to support it’s use for the range of pains in labour. Sterile water injections are predominantly used for back pain in labour, is safe and only has one major downfall… but we would still totally recommend it!
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Dec 11, 2022
Episode 19 - The perineal bundle
In this episode Mel and B invited Nigel Lee to discuss the perineal bundle, the research (or lack thereof!) behind it and all the reasons why we don't like it.
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Dec 4, 2022
Episode 18 - Gestational diabetes screening
In this episode B and Mel explore gestational diabetes testing and spend a lot of time picking part the details and research around the oral glucose tolerance test and the alternatives if you choose not to have this test. This is not an episode about gestational diabetes, but it is an episode about gestational diabetes screening and diagnosis.
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Nov 27, 2022
episode 17 - Waterbirth
This week B is back (back again, B is back, tell a friend) and we are talking all about waterbirth, the safety, risks, mechanisms and how to access it. We look through the current research to help you as you make decisions on if you want to give birth in water or not, and if you are a midwife, how you can assist women to access this.
To get access to the research we used for this podcast, get on the pocast mailing list at www.melaniethemidwife.com
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Nov 20, 2022
Episode 16 - Doulas
Today Mel invites ex-doula and now midwife Lucretia McCarthy to talk all things doula-ing. Mel asked the big questions like what makes a 'good' or 'bad' doula, we explored the impact of ego in the birth space and the complex interactions between doula's and other health care providers. We chat about if you can every REALLY be both doula and midwife and we look through the research on doula's and their impact on womens birth experiences and the maternity care system.
To get access to the resources from this weeks episode sign up to the podcast mailing list at www.melaniethemidwife.com and you can meet Lucretia on instagram @birthinsight
Also, B is back from her big few weeks away and will be back on board in the next episode :-)
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Nov 12, 2022
Episode 15 - The hormones of labour
In this Episode, Mel speaks with Dr Sarah Buckley about what starts labour, the hormones of labour and how to protect them from interruption. We learn about the fundamental and essential needs of a woman in labour to promote labour physiology. Private, Safe and unobserved. Sarah also shared how to fill hormonal gaps when your labour process has been interrupted. Sarah is a GP and homebirth mumma of 4 babies with a research focus on the hormones of labour... but so much more!
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you can find out more about Dr Sarah Buckley at www.sarahbuckley.com
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Nov 6, 2022
Episode 14 - Pushing out your baby
On this episode Mel and B discuss the research behind pushing out your baby, we discuss the difference between physiological/spontaneous pushing and coached/directed pushing and how one of them is more dangerous than the other for the mumma and babe. As always, we talk you through every detail and also bring up the importance of descent as part of the pushing phase. The research on this is pretty exciting (we think so anyway!)
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Oct 30, 2022
Episode 13 - Birth Mapping
On this episode Catherine Bell comes on to talk all about birth mapping, it's not birth planning, it birth mapping - they are different! She has a stack of free resources to get you started and is in the process of doing a PhD on birth mapping. Come and have a listen and see if birth mapping is something that will help you have the birth experience you want.
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To find out more about Catherine Bell go to @birthmapping or check out her website www.birthmap.life
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Oct 23, 2022
Episode 12 - CTG with Kirsten Small
Mel and B sit down with Dr Kirsten Small to discuss the research related to CTG use during birth and all the risks and benefits of this monitoring option. The use of CTG to monitor babies in labour is common practice and almost all women will be offered it during labour... but is it beneficial? Does it make birth safer for babies? or safer for women? or safer for your care provider?
Check out Kirstens work @birthsmalltalk on instagram and twitter and www.birthsmalltalk.com
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Oct 16, 2022
Episode 11 - The labour process
The stages of labour are the stupidest invention medicine has ever created... we'll explain why stages of labour and the obsession with labour progress is the undoing of how we as midwives understand birth and how women experience it. We are advocating for the abolishment of labour stages!
If you want to get on the mailing list for the podcast to get access to all the resources we use to inform each episode, join the mailing list at www.melaniethemidwife.com you can also find out more about the launch yourself into private practice mentorship at www.melaniethemidwife.com. Enrolments for the mentorship open next week oct 24th and close October 28th 2022.
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Oct 9, 2022
Episode 10 - Vaginal Examinations
In this episode B and I talk about the place and purpose of vaginal examinations during pregnancy and birth. Almost all birthing women will be offered vaginal examinations but the research doesn't support routine vaginal examinations. Most women are offered vaginal examinations for the benefit of the system and not for themselves or their babies.
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Oct 2, 2022
Episode 9 - Surviving as a rebellious midwife
In this episode we speak directly to people wanting to become midwives, midwifery students, newly graduated midwives and the midwives helping to raise to midwives. This is also super handy for anyone wanting to understand the system using some of our insider knowledge. We put out a call out to rebellious midwives working in the system; midwives who see it's flaws and are trying to rise above them and care for women and themselves as best they can. We discuss strategies for surviving (and hopefully) thriving in the system by applying self care strategies, ways to defuse bullies and encourage you to find your people. If you are wondering how to survive the system, this is for you.
If you are ready to join the assembly of rebellious midwives go to www.melaniethemidwife.com and follow the prompts. At www.melaniethemidwife.com you can also join the mailing list through the form on the home page.
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Sep 25, 2022
Episode 8 - Giving Birth at Home
B couldn't be with us today, so in this episode Mel talks with Aimee Aroha (a.k.a @ripsnorter) about giving birth at home along the full spectrum from freebirth to homebirth. We discuss the research about homebirth, freebirthing culture and what it means to be fully autonomous and liberated at and by your birth wherever you choose to birth. We discuss authoritative knowledge about birth and why decolonising and demedicalising birth is a rebellious act in a society that values making birth medical.
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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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Sep 18, 2022
Episode 7 - Birth after Caesarean
In this episode we invited Dr Hazel Keedle to discuss birth after caesarean. We dispelled the myth of 'once a caesarean always a caesarean', discussed the risks and benefits of planning a vaginal birth vs repeat caesarean and talked about the best things women can do to set themselves up from the beginning to have the birth experience they hoped for when planning their next birth after caesarean. As always, there is a butt load of evidence to support our discussion and B adds a new word to the 'b-ism' dictionary... bone hole... the bones where your baby comes out from... your bone hole. You'll also get a chance to win Hazels new book, 'birth after caesarean'.
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Sep 11, 2022
Episode 6 - Group B Strep (GBS)
In this episode Mel and B lay out information about group B strep (GBS) and the GBS swab in pregnancy. We discuss why it is a bacteria found normally in 20% of the female population, the difference between colonisation and infection, the risks during, pregnancy, birth and the first week of your babies life. We talk about how it's accidentally discovered, what the usual treatment is and if this is even needed. As usual, it's information, but rebellious. We dare you to make an informed decision about what you'll do about GBS after hearing this episode.
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Sep 4, 2022
Episode 5 - Preparing your vulva for matrescence
In this episode B prepared a pelvic bowl full of information about how to prepare your body for pregnancy and birth, instead we got stuck at the very beginning on the clitoris, the right way to poo, the importance of regular orgasims to prepare for birth and the function of your skenes glands in sex and birth. We both learnt more about our bodies and ourselves than we thought, and we think you will too. After hearing this episode you won't ever think of sex, orgasms, birth or your cervix the same ever again. You're welcome.
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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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Aug 28, 2022
Episode 4 - Finding and interpreting research
We are ALL about sharing evidence-based information. That is, information that comes out of actual research papers. This week, along with our guest Prof. Hannah Dahlen, Mel and B talk about how anyone (maternity care providers, women, families, birth workers, etc) can find good quality research without having to pay for it. We give secret hacks about getting access to research papers that might help you better negotiate your care options and we discuss how to interpret and use it once you've found it. As a bonus, Hannah breaks down the ARRIVE trial to help us understand why it is a useless research paper in the real world when deciding if induction of labour is right for you. To get access to research papers and databases mentioned in this podcast, get on the podcast mailing list at www.melaniethemidwife.com
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Aug 21, 2022
Episode 3 - Due dates.
Due dates - this week we talk about due dates, how they are calculated, how the timing of pregnancy has been medicalised, the shortfalls of 'estimated due dates' and the importance of knowing your due date in a world where 'post-dates' pregnancy is taboo. We also discuss how women who go beyond 41 weeks of pregnancy are 'cared for' by the system and navigate the pressure that women feel to have an induction of labour. We learn about the history of full term pregnancy and catch the bloopers at the end where Mel educates B on a few farm facts about animals and their due dates. Remember, its an 'estimated' due date, because babies come when they want to ;-)
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Aug 11, 2022
Episode 2 - The medicalisation spectrum
We discuss the medicalisation spectrum... if you don't know what that is then this episode is for you. We discuss the spectrum of physiological philosophy and along the spectrum to biomedical philosophy and how to match your philosophy with the choices you make of care provider and birth location. We dig deep into the research about the safety of birth and the lies we are told about the dangers of birth. We put forth an argument for why we should all be rebelling from the authoritative story about birth because it's a big fat lie.
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Aug 11, 2022
Episode 1 - Let the rebellion begin!
Welcome to our introductory episode to the great rebellion podcast, Meet Dr Melanie Jackson and her co host B for this first episode where you can learn about them, and why they are worth listening to.
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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 n…
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