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The Great Birth Rebellion

Dr Melanie Jackson

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

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Episode 65 - Breath work for birth with Emma Johnston

The Great Birth Rebellion ·

2024/01/28

In this episode Mel invites her long term friend and wise woman Emma Johnston (aka @newearth.mama) to the podcast to discuss Breath work for birth. Emma has studied mastery of breath work (among other things) and is one half of the 'The reconnected' empire @the_reconnected. Emma has 5 children and discusses how breath work impacted her birth experiences and gives practical strategies that you can apply to your own birth. To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource

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48:57

Episode 64 - Sleeping in pregnancy

The Great Birth Rebellion ·

2024/01/21

In this episode Mel and B discuss aspects of sleep in pregnancy, including why we are told not to sleep on our back during pregnancy (and what to do if you wake up on your back), comfort strategies, what to do with your night waking times, bedtime bladder health, managing sleep discomfort and building healthy sleep habits for life. To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com You can find out more about Mel

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68:26

Episode 63 - How to give great postnatal support

The Great Birth Rebellion ·

2024/01/14

In this episode Mel and B give straight to the point advice for the people in your life who want to be around in your postpartum journey. We talk about the helpful and unhelpful things that some women are exposed to postpartum and offer practical options to improve the quality of care that you can receive from the people around you as you recover from giving birth and adjust to parenthood. B has a pile of fabulous resources (free and for a fee) for postpartum women and mentioned a few on

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69:08

Episode 62 - Thrush in pregnancy

The Great Birth Rebellion ·

2024/01/07

Welcome back to the great birth rebellion, it’s 2024 and we are kicking off with an Australian summer special by talking about thrush in pregnancy. We talk about what it is and how to fix it for good. Even if you don’t have thrush, you’ll learn about how to keep your vagina and vulva healthy throughout you pregnancy and your life! There is something for everyone whether you are itchy or not. Welcome back rebels! To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders

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66:55

Episode 61 - Osteopathy in pregnancy with Liz and Kate

The Great Birth Rebellion ·

2023/11/26

This is our last episode for 2023, we will be back in January 2024. As this episode aired we received 500 000 (half a million!) downloads for this podcast. Thank you rebels for making this podcast so well received. In this episode we speak with Osteopaths Kate and Liz all about osteopathy during pregnancy and osteopathic care of the pelvic bowl in preparation for birth. Kate has two clinics in Melbourne: Kew - Eastern Osteopathy/The Pelvic Place Melbournewww.easternosteo.com.au Hampton -

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Episode 60 - Maternal alignment

The Great Birth Rebellion ·

2023/11/19

In this weeks episode we tap into B and Mel’s knowledge about maternal alignment. There is lots of discussion out there about getting babies in the ‘right spot’ using optimal foetal positioning techniques, In this episode talk about optimising maternal mechanics over manipulating the baby. You can access B’s courses and classes at Coreandfloor.com.au To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com You can find

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Episode 59 - Optimal umbilical cord management part 2

The Great Birth Rebellion ·

2023/11/12

In this weeks episode, Mel and B continue their discussion about optimal cord management. This week we speak about optimal cord management in special circumstances, such as with actively managed placental birth, when collecting blood for cord gases and Rh- blood groups and for cord banking. This is part 2 of optimal cord management, we would encourage you to listen to episode 58 before this one to get a full understanding of this topic. To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to

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Episode 58 - optimal umbilical cord management part 1

The Great Birth Rebellion ·

2023/11/05

In this episode Mel and B give you part 1 of this 2 part series about optimal umbilical cord management. In this first part we talk about optimal cord management and the importance of waiting for the baby to fully transition before cutting the umbilical cord. In episode 59 we will look at optimal cord management in special circumstances. Part 1 goes perfectly with part 2, so listen to this one first. To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each

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73:20

Episode 57 - Getting reported to AHPRA

The Great Birth Rebellion ·

2023/10/29

In this episode Mel and B welcome Australian midwife Jo Hunter to talk about the process of being reported to AHPRA. For Australian midwives this will help you better understand what it is like being reported to AHPRA as Jo takes us through her research. If you are coming to this episode having been reported to AHPRA, or you are publicly making judgements about midwives, this episode has some practical suggestions for you. If you want to speak to Jo about this more you can reach out to her

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Episode 56 - Hospital packing list

The Great Birth Rebellion ·

2023/10/22

In this episode, we discuss what to bring to the hospital for your birth journey. We emphasize the importance of being prepared and offer practical tips and suggestions for items to consider bringing. From pain management tools to postpartum essentials, we cover everything you need for a smoother and more comfortable experience. If you want a full list of what we discussed today you will find it in the resource folder for this podcast. To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to

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47:51

Episode 55 - Supplies to gather for homebirth/labour

The Great Birth Rebellion ·

2023/10/15

In this episode Mel talks you through her exact list of supplies that she gives to her clients when they are planning a homebirth. This episode is for anyone planning a home labour or homebirth to make sure your birth space is as comfortable as possible and you have everything you need to labour or give birth at home. B offers some helpful tips and will share her hospital birth and postpartum packing list next week. This is for everyone who plans to start labour at home or is staying at

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Episode 54 - What midwives do at a homebirth

The Great Birth Rebellion ·

2023/10/08

In this episode Mel and her workwife Ashlee Anslow from The Birthing Tree Midwifery answer listener questions on the topic ‘what do midwives do at a homebirth’. We talk about our emergency plans and equipment, what we carry with us to every birth and how we work together as first and second midwives. There is also still time to register for the free information week about becoming a private midwife, you can register for that event atwww.melaniethemidwife.comby clicking the tab on the

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Episode 53 - Private Practice midwifery in Australia

The Great Birth Rebellion ·

2023/10/01

In this episode Mel and B talk about private practice midwifery career options in Australia. This is for any midwife keen to explore other ways of working and understand the landscape of private practice midwifery and how to become a private midwife here in Australia. Mel also talks about her FREE offering of a whole week of education about entering into private practice which starts on October 16th2023 (and every year if you are coming to this episode later). You can register for this free

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55:01

Episode 52 - Haemorrhoids

The Great Birth Rebellion ·

2023/09/24

Episode 52 is all about haemorrhoids in pregnancy and postpartum, in this episode, Mel and B give you a list of at home remedies and strategies that you can use to prevent and manage haemorrhoids, or what we’ve affectionately called ‘bum veins’. To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and B @coreandfloorrestore Disclaimer: The information and resources

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Episode 51 - ART/IVF in Pregnancy and Birth

The Great Birth Rebellion ·

2023/09/17

In this episode Mel and B explore the research around assisted reproductive technology (ART) and if women experience more complicating factors in their pregnancy and birth if they used ART/IVF. We also discuss the research (or lack thereof) behind the routine practices of additional ultrasounds, extra screening and induction of labour for women who have conceived using ART. Heaps of research in the resource folder on this one! To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the

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Episode 50 - The state of the Midwifery workforce

The Great Birth Rebellion ·

2023/09/10

In this episode, Mel and B invited Lynnelle Moran (Midwifery Lecturer) and Alison Weatherstone (Chief Midwife at the Australian College of Midwives) to discuss the current state of the midwifery work force in Australia and internationally. It was inspired by Lynnelles’ new publication entitled'What is known about midwives' wellbeing and resilience? An integrative review of the international literature'.You can get access to the full article by joining our mailing list. You can also see what

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Episode 49 - Ethics and Informed Consent with Dr...

The Great Birth Rebellion ·

2023/09/03

In this episode, Mel and B invited Dr Elizabeth Newnham (Senior Midwifery Lecturer) to speak about her work on Ethics, autonomy and informed consent in maternity care. We specifically drew on her research paper,"Beyond Autonomy: care ethics for midwifery and the humanisation of birth". It's a juicy one. To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visit www.melaniethemidwife.com You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and B

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Episode 48 - Australian Mothers and Babies stats

The Great Birth Rebellion ·

2023/08/27

In this episode, Mel and B dissect the Australias mothers and babies report recently released and look at the reality of maternity care here in Australia. You can see the report for yourself and dive into the statistics that are of most interest to you here To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode, visitwww.melaniethemidwife.com You can find out more about Mel@melaniethemidwifeand B@coreandfloorrestore Disclaimer: The information and

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Episode 47 - Managing labour pain without medicine

The Great Birth Rebellion ·

2023/08/20

In this episode Mel and B explore a list of pain management options that you can use in your labour to help work with and through labour pain. Medical pain management options involve the removal and avoidance of pain, but we argue that pain in labour is important, meaningful and productive and you don’t need to get rid of it, you just need support to work through it. We have you a range of strategies to apply if you are keen to avoid medical pain management options in labour. To get on the

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Episode 46 - Stretch and Sweep

The Great Birth Rebellion ·

2023/08/13

In this episode, Mel and B talk about stretch and sweep and some other reasons why someone would ask to put their fingers in your vagina while you are pregnant. Listen in to learn about if it’s ever a good idea to allow a clinician to do a vaginal exam or give a stretch and sweep in pregnancy. Spoiler alert, as always, if you don’t want it, it’s perfectly right to say no. To get on the mailing list for the podcast and to access the resource folders for each episode,

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