Send me your feedback!Episode 37 is shared today by Emma in South Australia. Emma is a Mental Health Doula with 2 children, 1 who was born at home! Today she shares what a mental health doula is, her work in post partum and antenatal counselling, the importance of post partum planning, and of course her experience in finding and choosing homebirth! A very interesting episode especially if, like me initially, you aren't sure of what a mental health doula is! Resources: Emma's website and services https://emmaholdsworth.com.au/Julia Jones - Post Partum https://newbornmothers.com/CHAPTERS 00:00Introduction and Background02:22From Counselor to Mental Health Doula09:26Exploring the Concept of Mental Health Doula14:38Reflecting on a Traumatic Birth Experience25:32Becoming a Postpartum Doula and Finding Resources33:36The Importance of Supportive Professionals40:11Integrating Mental Health and Birth Support36:23The Importance of Postpartum Support52:20Feeling Like a Warrior56:08Budgeting for Postpartum Services01:05:41Caring for Mothers at Any Stage of MotherhoodSupport the Show.

Send me your feedback!Episode 36 is shared by mum to 4 under 6 years, Shelby. Shelby felt naive going in to her first 2 births, and although she learnt about homebirth (via freebirth first!) after her 2nd baby, she chose to have another birth centre birth. It wasn't until after reflection many months later, that she decided for her 4th baby she would plan a homebirth. An episode that makes you think about why 3 non-homebirths had so many issues, but her 4th baby who was born at home, was so different. Resources: Velamentous Cord Insertion https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24111-velamentous-cord-insertionPreterm Premature Rupture of Membranes https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-281-mini-q-a-on-the-evidence-on-preterm-prom/IVF & Induction https://www.therealbirthcompanyltd.com/2021/04/28/ivf-and-stillbirth/Meconium in waters https://midwifethinking.com/2015/01/14/the-curse-of-meconium-stained-liquor/Learn more about me, my offers as a doula & the podcast here: https://www.birthingathome.com.au/CHAPTERS00:00Shelby's Birth Center Births06:15Discovering Home Birth08:08Overview of First Two Births11:21Dealing with Shoulder Dystocia28:36Bringing Baby Home on Oxygen33:25Considering Induction for Future Pregnancies34:53Making an Informed Decision39:59Dealing with Others' Opinions41:22Finding the Right Midwife43:31Unexpected Early Labor48:43The Excitement of Catching the Baby54:07Creating a Comfortable Birth Space57:41Returning to Normalcy After Birth01:03:13Passing on the Knowledge of Home Birth01:05:24Challenges with Publicly Funded Home Birth01:06:45The Power of Physiological BirthSupport the Show.

Send me your feedback!Episode 35 is shared by Courtney, a doula and personal trainer, in NSW. After never really thinking of having children, Courtney ended up in a birth rabbit hole which led her to choosing a birth centre birth for her first baby, and then in an effort to reduce the risk of more interventions, she chose homebirth with her second baby. We chat about birth, pregnancy, post partum & all the varying experiences. A beautiful feel good episode ✨Links to resources: Food taboos in pregnancy https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9281602/Policing food in pregnancy https://www.bonappetit.com/story/diet-culture-and-pregnancyIntuitive Eating in Pregnancy https://www.rachaelhartleynutrition.com/blog/intuitive-eating-during-pregnancyBirth in Film PodcastComplications of having an Episiotomy https://www.birthinjuryhelpcenter.org/episiotomy-complications.html#:~:text=Long%2Dterm%20effects%20of%20episiotomies,Anorectal%20dysfunctionRisks of coached pushing https://www.better-birth.co.uk/post/guided-vs-spontaneous-pushingHip squeezes in labour - How to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-buRloF0RoSupport the Show.

Send me your feedback!Episode 34 is from Mel, who whilst recording her homebirth story on the podcast in episode 11, was planning a frebirth during her wild pregnancy with Lakai. So today, we hear the beautiful and inspiring story of how Mel birthed Lakai at home, trusting her body and intuition completely, having done a lot of preperation for this radical responsiblity. Links to resources: What is a Mother Blessing/Blessingway? https://open.spotify.com/episode/107RkCyW6LVaEkbBP2wE8Y?si=7210da421aa249b1Dr Rachel Reed https://www.rachelreed.website/Dr Sara Wickham https://www.sarawickham.com/Born at Home Film https://www.bornathomefilm.com.au/The Fetal Ejection Reflex https://www.instagram.com/dr.rachel.reed/p/C1-TNK8PEf2/BRAIN decision making tool https://www.pregnancy.com.au/brain-decision-making-tool/Support the Show.

Send me your feedback!Episode 33 on the 22nd...fitting for a twin freebirth story, and not just any story - because we know these are special...but Georgia shares how she only found out she was having twins as Freddy was being born! Georgia talks us through her first birth with daughter 'Bo' and the immense trauma she experienced. It is an example of how denying women options based on 'low risk' 'high risk' can trigger a cascade of events that ultimately end in trauma and have lasting consequences on future experiences. Based purely on appearance, she was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Disgraceful and hugely problematic. Georgia, determinded to not place her 'care' in the hands of people who seemingly did not 'care', chose to have a wild pregnancy and freebirth her next baby...or BABIES! The first part of the episode discusses the traumatic birth story. If you're not in a place to listen to this - the WILD PREGNANCY/FREEBIRTH STORY BEGINS AT approx: 1 hour 11 mins Links to resources: Jane Harwicke Collins https://janehardwickecollings.com/EMDR Therapy for Birth Trauma https://fionarogerson.com.au/emdr-for-birth-trauma/Ina May Gaskin https://www.facebook.com/InaMayGaskin/Rachel Reed https://www.rachelreed.website/Support the Show.

Send me your feedback!Episode 32 --- what a feel good episode! Was so great to chat with Britt from Perth who had homebirths with all 4 of her babies, and with all 4 she had the same midwife as a part fo her care! We chat all things physiological birth and how although all born at home, they were all individual birth experiences. A great episode for anyone planning a homebirth! Links to resources: (the purple book) Well Adjusted Babies - Your Complete Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, Babies & Beyond  https://shop.welladjusted.co/product/well-adjusted-babies-your-complete-guide-to-pregnancy-birth-babies-beyond/PROM https://midwifethinking.com/2017/01/11/pre-labour-rupture-of-membranes-impatience-and-risk/Water Immersion for Pain Relief in labour https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6494420/CHAPTERS00:00Introduction and Background10:49The Importance of a Supportive Birth Team29:59Positive Postpartum Experiences38:45The Unpredictability of Birth55:47Unique Birth Experiences01:05:01Expectations vs. Reality01:15:27Empowering Women and Trusting Your BodySupport the Show.

Send me your feedback!Today's midwife story is from Ineka - mum of one little boy born at home, and a homebirth/private midwife. Ineka is based in the Newcastle region and today share's how initially, she didn't think she would be able to get the results to be accepted in to a Bachelor of Midwifery program. After some soul searching through travel, including attending a talk by Ina May Gaskin, Ineka returned to Australia determind to be a midwife. She talks about how she achieved her 5000 hours and found her way in to private midwifery, reclaiming her own power as a midwife, in a system that generally disempowers midwives and limits their scope drastically to keep the hierachy of the medical model. Please share with any student midwives and midwives, or anyone who may be interested in Ineka's great story :) Links to resources: Ina May Gaskin https://thefarmmidwives.org/Becoming a Private Midwife https://www.homebirthaustralia.org/homebirth-information.htmlJane Hardwick Collins https://www.instagram.com/janehardwickecollings/?hl=enCHAPTERS00:00Introduction and Background10:49Becoming a Privately Practicing Midwife29:35Trusting Birth and Supporting Autonomy52:28Birth as a Transformative Experience59:06Exploring Birthing OptionsSupport the Show.

Send me your feedback!Episode 31 is shared by the amazing Crystal who after having had a traumatic hospital birth, had 4 births at home, 3 of which were freebirths. They weren't without their challenges but these stories reinforce that every birth is different, and that in today’s westernised societies especially, we are encouraged to only view one version of birth as ‘normal’ the one that is usually labelled as ‘low risk’. It is with this variation that we learn and can appreciate the power and magic of women’s bodies. Links to resources: Ina May Gaskin TEDx Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9LO1Vb54ykSpinning Babies https://www.spinningbabies.com/About moxibustion https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3789413/Orgasmic Birth https://www.orgasmicbirth.com/CHAPTERS07:01Crystal's First Birth and Desire for Home Birth27:06Discovering Home Birthing and Free Birthing32:45The Birth of Crystal's Second Child43:31Choosing Home Birth for Lazarus44:26Trauma in the Hospital: Feeling Out of Control51:48Distrust of the Body: Overcoming Negative Conditioning01:04:04The Curse of Death: Navigating Fear and Doubt01:19:38Rebellion and Empowerment: Trusting the Body's Wisdom01:26:23Believing in the Self: Finding Healing and Empowerment01:47:00 Snapped umbilical cordSupport the Show.

Send me your feedback!Episode 30! Today's episode is shared by (Adelle) Del from Perth. Del talks us through her journey to finding homebirth. Going in to her first birth hoping for a 'low intervention birth' ended in fighting a diagnosis of down syndrome, then finding an induction and eventually falling victim to the cascade of intervention which ended with a traumatic c-section. Determined to reclaim her power that had been taken from her, Del went on a journey of learning about vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) and subsequently, HBAC. An amazing story!! I'm also so happy to start sharing podcast  promo's from like minded podcasts - if you would like to bea featured, please contact me on instagram.This episode promo is from 'Born for This' @bornforthis_thepodcast Links to resources:Fiona Roberson - Trauma counsellor https://fionarogerson.com.au/rethinkingtraumawaitlist/C-section Scar Healing https://gigimok.com.au/?fbclid=IwAR1NIrbH5OQFqd1hA0GUFHWohB4g-uNbg30CE8wbJiXP38HuguhlNJlekt4_aem_AS88degQ8pMVU6O9WNi3doCvPvB_JBmWM9L96xvZ_7xwHedaal3gzpOVGRHCMrfTKsqQI9HP9ljtlcndHNObcfIjThe Naked Doula Birth Education Course https://www.thenakeddoula.com/The Homebirth VBAC Suport Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/vbachomebirth/CHAPTERS 00:31Del's Journey to Home Birth After Caesarean09:12Fragmented Care and High-Risk Label13:41Coercion and Fear Mongering26:37Cesarean Birth33:01Reflection and Healing34:56Preparing for a Different Birth35:25Lack of Information and Consent in Hospital Births36:46Limited Options for VBAC in Perth38:08Financial Considerations for Home Birth39:04Finding a Supportive Private Midwife39:30Alternative Tests and Declining Interventions40:53Preparing for Home Birth42:13Formal Education and Alternative Therapies44:03Trusting the Process and Overcoming Doubts46:40The Birth Experience and Reclaiming Autonomy49:24Growing Home Birth Community in Perth51:45Preparing the Birth Space and Prodromal Labor55:41Transitioning to the Birth Pool59:32The Birth of Atticus01:02:24Postpartum Experience and Healing01:08:30Spreading Awareness and Empowering WomenSupport the Show.

Send me your feedback!Episode 29! Wow, I really loved hearing Rachel's stories. Rachel is mum of 4 from Aotearoa that had her first 2 babies in a 'maternity home' or birth centre in Aotearoa, then travelled to Australia planning her first homebirth which resulted in a traumatic transfer related to bleeding in her pregnancy, which also was retraumatsising. Rachel then returned to Aotearoa and had a wild pregnancy and homebirth - the birth of Sol. ** Trigger warning ** Rachel's story is incredible, it does include a traumatic homebirth transfer to hospital at approx. 35 mins and mention of sexual assault. If you are soon to give birth or anxious, this might not be the episode for you Rachel's stories are thought provoking and special & I'm so grateful for her honesty and authenticity in sharing. Links to businesses/resources: History of birth in Aotearoa https://heritageetal.blogspot.com/2020/02/the-time-of-natures-trial-childbirth-in.htmlMaternity Homes https://sites.google.com/site/nzprivatematernityhomes/new-zealand-private-maternity-homes?authuser=0Bleeding in pregnancy - Birthing Instincts Podcast episode  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7757iOu1vHHAHBaCNckEP8?si=91791bde3f0e4176Mirimiri massage https://temanutoroa.org.nz/wellness-centre/mirimiri/#:~:text=Mirimiri%20means%20%E2%80%9Cnatural%20gift%E2%80%9D%20and,by%20kaum%C4%81tua%20to%20successive%20generations.Yoni Steaming https://www.wildwoodbirthpdx.com/yoni-steamPacific Mother film https://www.pacificmotherfilm.com/CHAPTERS: 00:58Rachel's Birth Center Births05:01Birth Centers in New Zealand06:25Placenta Traditions08:19Traumatic Birth Transfer09:14Birth Experiences with Meadow and Sky12:01Preparing for Reef's Birth16:29Moving to Australia19:09Bleeding and Hemorrhage21:07Considering Home Birth Again25:47Deciding on a Home Birth28:54Waters Breaking and Bleeding34:38Transfer to Hospital37:33Traumatic hospital birth experience43:16Decision to return to New Zealand46:13Conscious conception and wild pregnancy49:24Pregnancy experience with Sol54:34Preparing for Sol's birth58:44Labor begins01:04:28Birth of Sol01:05:54Tearing and postpartum recovery01:09:06Reflection on Sol's birthSupport the Show.

Send me your feedback!Episode 28 is shared by Madi a first time mum that trusted her body and birth so much that she freebirthed with her first baby. Madi discusses her decision to freebirth as a first time mum, her initial fears, and what helped her overcome and work with her fears. This is a great example of trusting your self, your body and trusting your intuition. Links: The Authentic Birthkeeper https://www.instagram.com/the_authentic_birthkeeper/Freebirth Society Course https://www.freebirthsociety.com/Dr Sarah Buckley https://sarahbuckley.com/Jane Hardwick Collins https://janehardwickecollings.com/Postnatal Depletion https://kinfertility.com.au/blog/postnatal-depletionCHAPTERS01:24Madi's Decision to Free Birth03:07Overcoming Fears and Making the Decision04:00Gaining Support from Madi's Husband04:27Deepening the Desire for Free Birth06:18The Impact of Contraception on Birth Choices07:14Challenging Stereotypes about Free Birth08:12Addressing Fears and Concerns09:11Working through Fears of Death09:39Educating Herself on Birth10:35Informal Birth Education11:33The Impact of Birth Stories and Conversations12:29The Long Process of Learning and Unlearning13:27Connecting with the Spirit Baby14:25Trusting Instincts and Avoiding Regret15:21The Black and White View of Birth Choices16:17Negative Experiences with the Hospital System21:03Reactions from Family and Friends23:29The Ripple Effects of Free Birth in the Community25:22Positive and Negative Responses to Free Birth27:16Engaging with the Hospital System29:04Pregnancy and Job Loss32:16Resting and Preparing for Birth35:09Preparing Partner for Birth37:27Early Signs of Labor39:23Laboring at Home46:56Pushing Phase51:15Crowning and Birth56:51Birthing the Placenta01:04:04Postpartum ExperienceSupport the Show.

Send me your feedback!In today’s episode, as a part of the midwife stories series, I chat with Jessie, mum to 4, including 1 born at home, and midwife and academic from the Sunshine Coast on Gubi Gubi country. Very specially, Jessie was also one of my own tutors as a student midwife. In this episode, we chat about how Jessie found midwifery, her work as a midwife and birth culture in Australia. It was amazing to speak with jessie after all these years and learn more about her. This episode will be great for student midwives and midwives alike, so please share it! CHAPTERS00:54Background and Work as a Midwife04:27Influence of Spiritual Midwifery05:52Shift to Pursuing Midwifery as a Career06:18Challenges in the Maternity System07:44The Transformative Power of Home Birth08:09Entering Midwifery Before Home Birth09:34First Birth and Transfer to Hospital10:30Second Birth and Home Birth Experience12:20Transition to Academia14:12Working in Private Practice and Hospital17:58Challenges Faced by Home Birth Midwives18:28Self-Care and Burnout19:55Transition to Academia21:42Insurance Challenges for Home Birth Midwives24:30Student Midwife Society and Attending Home Births29:08Publicly Funded Home Births in Queensland32:15Challenges and Opportunities in Maternity Care36:27The Magic of Home BirthSupport the Show.

Send me your feedback!Welcome to episode 27! In this weeks episode, Nathalie shares her journey to finding homebirth, after having a very negative experience in the hospital system, further complicated by the label of gestational diabetes. Nathalie thought that she could navigate the system with her GDM diagnosis, however over half way through her 2nd pregnancy, her doula suggested finding a homebirth private midwife to support her, and from there she discovered homebirth. We also reflect on how her anxiety was used against her, and how it impacted her pregnancy and birth experiences, and we also discuss post partum. Links to people/business/resources for this episode:Newcastle and surrounds homebirth community FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/newcastlehomebirthcommunity/The Midwives Cauldron Podcast - Gestational Diabetes https://themidwivescauldron.buzzsprout.com/1178486/8857485-gestational-diabetes-the-baby-s-perspectiveLily Nichols Nutrition in Pregnancy https://lilynicholsrdn.com/Post partum pre-eclampsia https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/preeclampsiaEvidence on benefits of a doula/birth support https://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/Anxiety in pregnancy https://panda.org.au/articles/getting-help-support-during-pregnancy/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA0bWvBhBjEiwAtEsoW_ey_QGj7lZvmGDaPeuNLqv5OMBeKQHA1j36NtnTEJem2XJNfsveOxoCNh4QAvD_BwEWhite Coat Syndrome https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23989-white-coat-syndromeKinesiology in pregnancy https://www.essentialme.com.au/blog/2019/11/02/how-kinesiology-can-help-you-conception-and-beyondReclaiming birth as a rite of passage by Dr Rachel Reed https://www.rachelreed.website/rcrpBirth Skills by Juju Sundin https://woomwomen.com.au/products/birth-skills-bookJane Hardwick Collins https://janehardwickecollings.com/Meal Train Post Partum Food Delivery https://www.mealtrain.com/CHAPTERS00:53Natalie's Hospital Birth Journey06:32Learning About Home Birth08:28Natalie's First Pregnancy and Hospital Birth09:27Disjointed Care and Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis12:14Exploring Home Birth as an Option16:30Navigating the Hospital Pathway25:35Reflecting on the Birth Experience28:26Pregnancy with Remy and Gestational Diabetes32:15Increased Nuchal Translucency and Anxiety35:41Considering Home Birth with a Private Midwife36:47Finding a Private Midwife39:10Mental Health Support during Pregnancy40:09Dealing with Gestational Diabetes42:57Pregnancy Challenges and Health Anxiety45:13Preparing for Birth with Education and Support48:29Going into Labor with Remy52:33Midwife Delay and Birth Pool55:50Birth Experience and Postpartum01:05:08Feeling Empowered and Postpartum ChallengesSupport the Show.

Send me your feedback!In episode 26, Shelby from Western Australia shares her amazing freebirth with her first baby, Hawk - she is also planning her second freebirth for early-mid 2024! You don't come across a lot of freebirth stories as a first time mum - so this is such a beautiful story to add to teh collection of women taking back their power and autonomy in birth --- it also highlights problems with the maternity system, as Shelby initially did want birth support! Links to people/business/resources for this episode:Freebirth Society Course https://www.freebirthsociety.com/Sauna's during pregnancy https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2018/03/02/pregnant-women-shouldnt-shy-away-from-exercise-in-warm-weather.htmlDown to Birth Earth book https://shellylangford.com.au/product/down-to-earth-birth-book-jenny-blyth/CHAPTERS00:31Shelby's Decision to Free Birth01:23Background and Family03:10Choosing Home Birth04:09Difficulty Finding a Midwife05:06Scans and Tests06:30Ash's Reservations07:51Ambulance Cover08:45Engagement with Medical Tests09:43Positive Scan Experience11:34Birth Education12:57Becoming a Doula13:57Finding a Doula14:46Doula Support for Ash16:38Reactions from Family and Friends18:35Impact on Younger Generation19:33Working Through Fears and Concerns20:04Preparing Physically and Mentally22:18Estimated Due Date23:42Birth Timing and Holidays24:40Physical Preparation26:02Hot Springs and Pregnancy27:30Listening to Your Body28:58Exercise and Nutrition During Pregnancy30:53Different Rules for Pregnancy and Labor32:17Signs of Labor34:13Doula Availability35:11Preparing for Labor37:29The Birth of Hawk40:23The Halo Hour48:48The Placenta49:19Postpartum Experience51:24Preparing for the Second Birth53:43Looking Forward to the Second Free BirthSupport the Show.

Send me your feedback!In episode 25, Jordan is joined by her husband Ryan, to share the story of the birth of Leo at home. Jordan is a first time mum to Leo and a midwife that has worked in the medical maternity system in NSW and was able to see firsthand how intervention was the cause of so many women needing to be 'saved'. This is a beautiful story and features a lot of great resouces linked below! YOU TOO can birth a baby at home, even with an "UNTRIALED" pelvis! Links to people/business/resources for this episode:Glucose Tolerance Test https://midwifethinking.com/2018/03/20/gestational-diabetes-beyond-the-label/Gestational Diabetes https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uFokd2PlitplZUdHRZ5Ts?si=8dcb446e849b41dbThe Great Birth Rebellion https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellionHypnobirthing and Optimal Maternal Positioning https://hypnobirthingaustralia.com.au/optimal-maternal-positioning/Placenta's on The Midwives Cauldron https://themidwivescauldron.buzzsprout.com/1178486/9836892Planning a powerful post partum https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2147942643Supplies for your homebirth https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-55-supplies-to-gather-for-homebirth-labour/id1639430316?i=1000631375810CHAPTERSSupport the Show.

Send me your feedback!In episode 24 Alaura, the partner of Trent who shared his experience of homebirth a few episodes ago, shares with us her birth of baby Arius. As we know, homebirth for first time mums is relatively rare, but through preconception education, Alaura knew homebirth was the best option for her, even when the GP tried to talk her out of it! All first time mums should hear this beautiful story! Links to people/business/resources for this episode:Perth Publicly Funded Homebirth through King Edward Memorial Hospital https://www.kemh.health.wa.gov.au/Pregnancy-and-Birth/During-your-pregnancy/Community-Midwifery-ProgramGlucose Tolerance Test evidence https://midwifethinking.com/2018/03/20/gestational-diabetes-beyond-the-label/Group B Strep evidence https://www.sarawickham.com/topic-resources/group-b-strep-resources/The Midwives Cauldron Podcast https://themidwivescauldron.buzzsprout.com/The Great Birth Rebellion https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellionDelayed Cord Clamping https://www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/optimal-cord-clamping/Cosleeping & Cosleeping support group https://www.facebook.com/groups/238325187943193/https://raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/sleep/where-your-baby-sleeps/co-sleepingCHAPTERS02:17Discovering Home Birth04:07Home Birth Options in Perth06:31Arranging the Community Midwifery Program08:48Encountering Resistance from the GP10:07Assigned Midwife and Backup Midwife11:29Declining Tests and Takeaways15:57Preparing for Birth19:53Reactions from Friends and Family21:37Involving a Doula31:32Early Signs of Labor38:29Transition and Vomiting41:19Getting in and out of the Pool49:10A Unique Birth Experience51:06The Birth Process54:07The Placenta and Postpartum01:00:13Reflections on the First Four Months01:06:13Transformation and EmpowermentSupport the Show.

Send me your feedback!One of my favourtite episodes, talking to Kristine was incredible. What a woman. Working with some of the highest risk women in the world in refugee camps amongst other very low/impoverished places where c-section rates are only 5% and the whole scope of midwifery care is used. Whilst she is also a registered midwife, former traditional midwife, in the United States where she recently supported her approx. 10th set of triplets at home. Kristine doesn't practice as a primary midwife in the states but she shares her incredible adventures and tales via her instagram and blog. Additionally, she works with Breech Without Borders, supporting the lost skills of breech vaginal birth to midwifes and doctors. An incredible episode!! Links to people/business/resources for this episode:Kristine's instagram @globalmidwife64Kristine's blog  https://midwifewithoutboundaries.wordpress.com/Breech Without Borders https://www.breechwithoutborders.org/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) https://donations.msf.org.au/donate/e2310isrpalga?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAw6yuBhDrARIsACf94RVkXS7hdScrSaIVuo6t4EWjNzOR7svAStKNeLmAYp89pI6ehPC8ZBIaAlkKEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.dsDr Bisits talking about Breech on The Great Birth Rebellion https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2147886882CHAPTERS03:00The Freedom of Practicing Midwifery allegally06:00Learning About Home Birth09:00Licensing and Regulation of Midwives13:00Supporting Physiological Birth in High-Risk Situations17:00Attending Triplets and Twins at Home20:00Teaching Breech Skills with Breech Without Borders25:00Managing Triplets Births28:00Postpartum Care for Multiples35:00Home Birth in Different Cultures41:20Cultural Differences in Home Birth47:09Working as the Only Expat Midwife50:39High-Risk Factors for Women53:26Gratitude and Living in the Moment56:57The Medicalization of Birth58:45Taking Responsibility for Birth59:30Empowering Women to Demand ChangeSupport the Show.

Send me your feedback!Episode 23 is the birth story of Nia, who Tash gave birth to at home after having had a c-section. Tash tells her experience of a 'failed' induction for an unclear and inconsistent pre eclampsia diagnosis, that also led to the seperation of her and baby Leo, and ultimately severly impacted her post partum.  Tash wasn't aware of homebirth, until choosing continuity of care, and learning from her private midwife of the possibility of homebirth.  This is a powerful and beautiful story of Tash getting bacl her self belief as a woman, and as a mum. Links to people/business/resources for this episode:Breast Cancer & the Braca 1 Gene https://www.breastcancerspecialist.com.au/procedures-treatment/prophylactic-mastectomy-risk-reducing-mastectomy-immediate-reconstructionBMI and pregnancy https://www.sarawickham.com/plus-size-pregnancy/Double Uterus https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/double-uterus/symptoms-causes/syc-20352261Hypertension in pregnancy https://australianprescriber.tg.org.au/articles/management-of-hypertension-in-pregnancy.htmlWhy Induction Matters by Dr Rachel Reed https://www.rachelreed.website/wimHBAC research https://www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/hbac/The Positive Birth Company https://thepositivebirthcompany.co.uk/FREE Antental Classes https://coreandfloor.com.au/products/antenatal-classesVaginal Examinations on The Great Birth Rebellion Podcast https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2147802824Support the Show.

Send me your feedback!Dad of 2, husband to Sarah (Episode 19), school teacher, and now homebirth advocate, Robert shares his experiences with supporting Sarah to have an amazing homebirth. We touch on important questions to ask and consider like “what does that mean” when told ‘your risk has increased’ ? & we discuss frankly about death and how it is treated in society. Links to people/business/resources for this episode:Benefits of Continuity of Care https://midwives.org.au/Web/Web/News-media-releases/Articles/2023/02_February/Midwifery_Continuity_of_Care_benefits_everyone.aspxHow Doctors Die https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6179868/How to be a great birth support - Episode 28 of the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EsigayO8c2zHXMJSUSvRM?si=c11f9700523240aaHow Other Dads Dad Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/32MkoyOu9jntM5MTRVSldl?si=088a538b37cb4495CHAPTERS 03:20First Pregnancy and Birth Experience06:14Preparing for Second Pregnancy and Birth10:00Considering Home Birth11:08Addressing Fears and Concerns14:45Ultrasound Drama and Decision-Making29:31Preparing for Birth and Labor35:16Birth Experience of Quinton40:54Advice for Partners and DadsSupport the Show.

Send me your feedback!Epsiode 22 is finally, a story from South Australia! And not just any but a first time mum homebirth story is very beautiful to listen to. Through our conversation, Issie explains how she initially was "terrified of birth" but through connecting with the local Adelaide birth network, she was able to develop a deeper understanding of true physiological birth and how to plan for it. Links to people/business/resources for this episode:Adelaide Birth Network https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdelaideBirthNetwork/LLETZ surgery https://www.jostrust.org.uk/information/cervical-cancer/treatments/surgery/lletzGroup B Strep (GBS) https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2147792078Osteo in pregnancy https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-61-osteopathy-in-pregnancy-with-liz-and-kate/id1639430316?i=1000636556452Spinning Babies https://www.spinningbabies.com/'The Birth Space' book https://www.gabriellenancarrow.com/thebirthspaceRachel Reed's books https://www.rachelreed.website/booksPelvic Floor after birth https://birthtrauma.org.au/physical-birth-trauma/pelvic-floor-muscle-damage/CHAPTERS02:12Discovering Home Birth03:11Choosing Home Birth04:36Considering Home Birth06:31Pregnancy and Care Options08:33Partner's Perspective on Home Birth09:29Family and Friends' Reactions10:59Influence of Home Birth Background11:28Pregnancy Experience with Harper12:46Declining Tests and Education14:13Empowerment through Education16:33Mental Health Doula and Support17:29Working During Pregnancy18:58Colleague Reactions26:52Going into Labor28:50Preparing for Labor29:47Early Labor and Showering31:40Midwives' Arrival32:38Getting in the Pool37:09Relief in the Water39:29Pushing and Catching Harper43:37Birth of Harper48:01Changing Birth Plan and Birth Space50:11Postpartum Experience52:30Future Home Births52:54Empowerment and Respect for the Body53:48The Power of Positive Home Birth StoriesSupport the Show.