The Great Birth Rebellion Dr Melanie Jackson
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- 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.
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Episode 85 - Light messes with labour
In this episode Mel explores the research around the impact of light on labour timing and labour progress. Mel explores the importance of circadian rhythms and melatonin on labour activity and discovers the connection between oxytocin and melatonin in physiological labour. We also learn about what happens in a woman's body when she is exposed to light in labour and how to use light and darkness to your advantage.
If you would like to join me at the convergence of rebellious midwives conference happening in Sydney (Australia) from the 23rd-25th of August 2024 you can find all the information at www.melaniethemidwife.com or purchase tickets here
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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You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and www.melaniethemidwife.com
Disclaimer:
The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it’s application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.
The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.
This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care. -
Episode 84 - The myth of the failing placenta
In this episode Mel explores the research around ‘aging’ and ‘failing’ placentas in late term pregnancy. Women get told that the longer they are pregnant, the more likely it is that their placenta will get old and stop functioning. Listen in to find out if that is true. What actually happens to placentas beyond 41 weeks?
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. -
Episode 83 - Moving in labour and birth
In this episode Mel takes you through the research and historical background behind the use of a bed and laying down during labour and birth. Is this where you imagine yourself giving birth? If so, this episode is for you. There are also lots of tips to avoid getting trapped on the bed and strategies for women and midwives to overcome systematic powers that direct labour to the bed.
Time stamps
00:00 Intro and episode summary
06:39 History of how women used to give birth
13:24 the admission process that subconsciously directs you to the bed
19:03 why be off the bed in labour and birth?
22:33 The impact of birth positioning
24:22 Using laying down positions to your advantage
27:31 Optimal positioning for women with epidural
28:28 The lithotomy position
33:50 Some other tid bits
35:02 Wrap up
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. -
Episode 82 - Failure to progress or just normal?
In this episode, Mel speaks with researchers Marina Weckend and Clare Davison from Edith Cowen University about their work on Physiological Plateaus in labour. This is truly rebellious work because it challenges the false medical language about how labour and birth unfolds and they share the truth about how normal labour includes rests, lulls and plateaus. It’s all here in the episode.
Links to learn more and participate in this research
Participate in the WEPAUSE Study: https://bit.ly/WEPAUSE
Short explainer video about physiological plateaus in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdfXwekKMFk or French: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMUc_vNP-xQ
Video of ICM Congress presentation (available in English, French, Spanish, Indonesian): https://www.youtube.com/@MarinaWeckend
Newsletter on physiological plateaus: https://mailchi.mp/dbb8311f1467/physiological-plateaus-newsletter
Personal website M.Weckend: https://marinaweckend.com
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. -
Episode 81 - How do homebirth midwives manage birth emergencies
In this episode, Mel invites her work-wife Ashlee Anslow from the birthing tree midwifery to discuss how they manage birth emergencies at home. We discuss foetal distress in labour, cord accidents, shoulder dystocia, neonatal resuscitation, retained placenta, postpartum haemorrhage.
Time stamps
00:00 Introduction to the podcast and gratitude to our sponsor ‘Born at home’ film.
03:55 Outline of the episode
04:36 Quick points to set the scene
05:54 Changes in foetal heart rate, meconium and foetal distress
23:23 Uterine rupture during VBAC at home
27:27 Shoulder dystocia, cord compression and resuscitation
44:38 Postpartum haemorrhage
54:11 Our emergency equipment
54:51 Cord prolapse
Todays episode was generously sponsored by Born at home Film. To watch the film, head to the Demand Film’s website and search for a screening near you and remember to use the discount code REBEL10 to get 10% off your ticket at the cart.
If you can’t find a screening near you CLICK HERE to request a screening
You can find out more at bornathomefilm.com.au and follow them on socials @bornathomefilm
Todays guest has been Ashlee Anslow:
@thebirthingtreemidwifery
https://thebirthingtreemidwifery.com.au/
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. -
Episode 80 - Caring for a late preterm baby
In this episode Mel draws on her life and midwifery experience (and of course, the research evidence) to discuss care of late pre-term babies born between 34-36.6 weeks gestation. Mel offers some alternative care strategies such as delayed cord clamping, kangaroo care and sunlight for prevention of jaundice, among other things.
Time stamps
00:00 intro and summary of episode
03:38 what is a late preterm baby
06:55 Why some babies are born early
10:50 Keeping your baby well through labour
15:20 Immediate post-birth care of late preterm babies
21:25 signs of respiratory distress
27:12 feeding behaviour
28:16 Thermoregulation
31:56 Keeping your baby ‘sweet’
37:20 caring for your baby in the following days with Kangaroo care and Sunlight exposure
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.