The Great Birth Rebellion

Dr Melanie Jackson•www.melaniethemidwife.com

You can have a GREAT pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience. You just need the information and strategies to make it happen. The Great Birth Rebellion podcast, hosted by Midwife Dr Melanie Jackson offers evidence- based information to help you make informed decisions about your maternity care. The Great Birth Birth Rebellion helps you get the best out of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. Want more? Follow along at @melaniethemidwife and @thegreatbirthrebellion on SM Subscribe to get access to the resources behind the episodes at melaniethemidwife.com and get your merch at thegreatbirthrebellion.com.

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Episode 3 - Due dates

Everything you need to know about your due date and what happens if you go over it. We talk about the shortfalls of 'estimated due dates' and the importance of knowing your due date in a world where 'post-dates' pregnancy is taboo. Mel also discusses how women who go beyond 41 weeks of pregnancy are cared for by the system and navigates the pressure that women feel to have an induction of labour. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource...

Aug 21, 2022•58 min

Episode 2 - The medicalisation spectrum

You'll learn about the medicalisation spectrum which goes all the way from non-medial birth philosophy through to a medical philosophy. This episode shows you how to match your philosophy with the choices you make of care provider and birth location. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at w...

Aug 11, 2022•36 min

Episode 1 - Let the rebellion begin!

Welcome to The Great Birth Rebellion Podcast! You are in the right place if you want to gather evidence-based information to help you have a GREAT pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. Meet your host Dr Melanie Jackson and learn what the rebellion is all about. Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion mercha...

Aug 11, 2022•7 min

The Great Birth Rebellion Trailer

This is the rebellion and this is for you if you want to get the best out of your pregnancy birth and postpartum Journey. Join Midwife Dr Melanie Jackson as she shares from her 17 years of clinical experience and academic research so that you can have a GREAT birth

Jul 31, 2022•1 min

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