94 episodes

Hosted by Dr Melanie Jackson (@melaniethemidwife www.melaniethemidwife.com). 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.

The Great Birth Rebellion Dr Melanie Jackson

    • Health & Fitness

Hosted by Dr Melanie Jackson (@melaniethemidwife www.melaniethemidwife.com). 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.

    Episode 94 - VBAC after single layer uterine closure

    Episode 94 - VBAC after single layer uterine closure

    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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    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.

    • 14 min
    Episode 93 - VBAC vaginal birth after caesarean

    Episode 93 - VBAC vaginal birth after caesarean

    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

     

    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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    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

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    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.

    • 50 min
    Episode 92 - Midwifery changes in Australia with Alison Weatherstone

    Episode 92 - Midwifery changes in Australia with Alison Weatherstone

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    Click here to learn more about the convergence of rebellious midwives 

    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 mailthemidwife@midwives.org.au

    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

    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.

    • 53 min
    Episode 91 - Belly binding

    Episode 91 - Belly binding

    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

    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.

    • 22 min
    Episode 90 - Midwifery lessons from Guatemala

    Episode 90 - Midwifery lessons from Guatemala

    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

    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.

    • 26 min
    Episode 89 - Intrepid Midwifery with Sarah Smits

    Episode 89 - Intrepid Midwifery with Sarah Smits

    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

    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.

    • 40 min

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