Episodios

  • Episode 108 - Important Podcast Announcement
    Jul 31 2024

    Mel has a quick but important announcement to our regular podcast listeners... we love you and want to keep you in the loop. This is your podcast and we love you for being here. To help support this podcast consider:

    Free options:

    1. Get out your phone and Subscribe/follow the great birth rebellion podcast on which ever platform you listen on.

    2. While you are there, leave a 5 star rating and write a review.

    3. Pop onto your instagram account and recommend the podcast to your followers and tag @melaniethemidwife and @thegreatbirthrebellion so I can share your post to my instagram account

    Paid support for the podcast:

    1. If you have gotten lot's of helpful information out of the podcast, consider giving Mel a tip as a token of your appreciation. This money just funds the time that I put into each episode.

    2. Consider joining the premium podcast hub to get ongoing access to me. In the hub you can ask me questions and get exclusive podcast episodes created just for the premium members

    3. Consider joining us at the convergence of rebellious midwives live event happening every year in August. Ticket sales for 2024 event close 15th of August.

    Thank you from the bottom of my real human fleshy heart rebels - you keep me going!

    Mel x

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  • Episode 107 - What are we rebelling against anyway?
    Jul 28 2024

    What are we rebelling against here at the great birth rebellion? we are rebelling against the lies we are told about birth… and I’m going to explain it all from the perspective of understanding authoritative knowledge - don’t worry! I’ll explain that too… I’m really proud of this one rebels, it's a goodie, for the baddies (you’ll get the joke once you hear the episode)

    If you want to join the other rebels at the Convergence of rebellious Midwives conference happening in Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia on August 23rd-25th 2024 you can see all the details here and buy tickets - only 50 remaining at the time of recording

    To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com

    Premium podcast members Hub

    Being a premium podcast member gives you access to the transcript and additional resources for each episode AND the 'ask Mel a question' button so you can submit questions for the monthly 'Ask me anything' episode. Only available in the premium podcast members hub Find out all the details here

    You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife

    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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    19 m
  • Episode 106 - Decolonisation of birth
    Jul 24 2024

    Todays topic is the decolonisation of birth. Mel invites Aimee Aroha (@aimeearoha) and Kirrily Dawn (@the_returning_ @kirillydawn) to approach this topic from an Indigenous perspective. We learn that decolonisation is about restoration of what was lost through colonisation. We start from the beginning for anyone who is new to this topic but go deep for people with a long term investment in decolonisation

    You can follow Aimee’s work at:

    Instagram @aimeearoha

    Website https://www.thestonedchrysalis.com/

    And Kirrily can be found at:

    Instagram @the_returning_ @kirillydawn

    To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com

    Premium podcast members Hub

    Being a premium podcast member gives you access to the transcript and additional resources for each episode AND the 'ask Mel a question' button so you can submit questions for the monthly 'Ask me anything' episode. Only available in the premium podcast members hub

    Find out all the details here

    You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife

    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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  • Episode 105 - Challenging the colonisation of birth
    Jul 21 2024

    Mel takes a deep look at the journal paper ‘Challenging the colonisation of birth: Koori women’s birthing knowledge and practice’ which describes Aboriginal womens birthing knowledge and practice prior to Colonisation and how these practices were impacted by invasion in 1788. This episode is best listened to in conjunction with episode 106. The decolonisation of childbirth.

    To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com

    Premium podcast members Hub

    Being a premium podcast member gives you access to the transcript and additional resources for each episode AND the 'ask Mel a question' button so you can submit questions for the monthly 'Ask me anything' episode. Only available in the premium podcast members hub

    Find out all the details here

    You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife

    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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    30 m
  • Episode 104 - Why do women freebirth?
    Jul 17 2024

    Dr Melanie Jackson, the host of the great birth rebellion finally shares the findings from her 2014 PhD thesis, ‘Birthing outside the system: wanting the best and safest’ and explores the question of ‘why do women freebirth’ drawing directly from her thesis findings.

    You can read her full thesis or just the shorter academic publications in the resource folder (get on the mailing list to get access to that)


    Melanie is speaking at the all4Maternity seminar session on July 23rd 2024 alongside other wise women about engaging with Freebirth. You can attend this seminar live or purchase the recordings afterward. Get your ticket to the event here or go to https://hub.all4maternity.com for the recording.

    To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com

    Premium podcast members Hub

    Being a premium podcast member gives you access to the transcript and additional resources for each episode AND the 'ask Mel a question' button so you can submit questions for the monthly 'Ask me anything' episode. Only available in the premium podcast members hub

    Find out all the details here

    You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife

    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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    29 m
  • Episode 103 - Is baby in danger during waterbirth?
    Jul 14 2024

    In this episode Mel answers listener questions. This question asks about the outcomes and safety for babies who are born during water birth. We discuss additional guidance around what to do if the is meconium stained liquor at the time of birth and if there is an issue with babies being born partly in and partly out of water.

    This is a premium hub member episode and the remaining answers for this podcast are in the premium hub:

    • What questions should I ask my care provider if I am planning a VBAC
    • What are the legal and professional requirements for midwives who wish to add skills to their practice
    • the risk of the cervix closing when the placenta is still in the uterus. Is this actually something to worry about, or is it simply an old wives' tale?
    • Can you please talk to preeclampsia? Can you explain what it is? How it is diagnosed and its effects, Are there levels of severity?

    To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com

    Premium podcast members Hub

    Being a premium podcast member gives you access to the transcript and additional resources for each episode AND the 'ask Mel a question' button so you can submit questions for the monthly 'Ask me anything' episode. Only available in the premium podcast members hub Find out all the details here

    You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife

    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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    13 m
  • Episode 102 - Decentralising Maternity care
    Jul 10 2024

    Click here for tickets to the live stream of the Regenerate health summit coming up on August 3rd and 4th 2024. Get your tickets here and learn more about the Regenerate Health Summit. Live stream tickets are incredibly cost effective and you don’t even need to leave home.

    Dr Max Gulhane from the Regenerative Health Podcast and Regenerate health summit interviews Mel about Decentralising Maternity care and childbirth. Mel and Max have collaborated on this episode to share on the great birth rebellion podcast and the regenerative health podcast to spread the message loud and clear about the changes that need to happen in modern maternity care services to make them better for women and families… and this starts with Decentralisation - learn more about what decentralisation means in maternity care and also where you can learn more. This is a juicy one rebels!

    To learn more about the work of Dr Max Gulhane:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_max_gulhane/

    Webite & email list sign up: https://drmaxgulhane.com/

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/maxgulhanemd

    Private Group, ask me questions: https://www.skool.com/dr-maxs-circadian-reset

    Courses on Circadian health & Solar Callus: https://drmaxgulhane.com/collections/courses

    Regenerative Health Podcast

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1661751206

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6edRmG3IFafTYnwQiJjhwR

    To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com

    Premium podcast members Hub

    Being a premium podcast member gives you access to the transcript and additional resources for each episode AND the 'ask Mel a question' button so you can submit questions for the monthly 'Ask me anything' episode. Only available in the premium podcast members hub

    Find out all the details here

    You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife

    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 suppl

    ement, 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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  • Episode 101 - The Brain and Body in labour with Dr Sarah Buckley
    Jul 7 2024

    Dr Sarah Buckley, academic and author of the best selling book ‘Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering, joins Mel on the podcast to discuss how the brain works during labour and it’s interaction with the body. We speak about how to optimise brain function in labour in order to optimise birth physiology.

    Sarah is an invited speaker to the Convergence of Rebellious Midwives Conference happening in Sydney, Australia in August 2024. Click here to see more about this event and buy tickets

    For more about Sarah:

    Website: www.sarahbuckley.com

    FB: @DrSarahBuckley

    IG: @SarahJBuckley

    Twitter: @Sarahjbuckley

    To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com

    Premium podcast members Hub

    Being a premium podcast member gives you access to the transcript and additional resources for each episode AND the 'ask Mel a question' button so you can submit questions for the monthly 'Ask me anything' episode. Only available in the premium podcast members hub

    Find out all the details here

    You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife

    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 suppl

    ement, 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 c

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    1 h y 9 m