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S1E26 Episode 26 - Big Baby Syndrome
Have you, or someone you support been told your baby is “measuring big”? Have you felt the push for early induction or caesarean based solely on size estimates? You’re not alone. In this episode, we…
Episode 25 - Doula, Homebirth & freebirth - is it illegal?
In this episode I discuss the role of the doula, restrictive birthing practices, homebirth, freebirth and regulations. It is important that couples understand that doulas do not replace midwives.
S1E24 Episode 24 - Why Are Doulas Becoming So Popular In Australia?
Why are doulas becoming so popular in Australia? I believe that this could be because maternity care has changed and become more medicalised hospital maternity care. This is not an attack on…
S1E23 Episode 23 - Birth of the Placenta
As you’ve probably guessed, I’m a big fan of the placenta and the umbilical cord. The placenta really is an amazing organ and has been the lifeline of your baby for the duration of your pregnancy.…
Episode 22 - Delayed Cord Clamping - Wait for White
Immediate clamping and cutting of the cord started in the 1960’s to prevent postpartum haemorrhage, but later research found this did not reduce postpartum haemorrhage, yet the practice…
S1E21 Episode 21 - For You ......The Pregnant Mother
You might be fearful with everything going on around you. These are unusual times. For some pregnant women, these are really stressful times. It is time to change your way of thinking. Look at what…
S1E20 Episode 20 - The Natural Alignment Plateau - Stop Blaming The Cervix
The Natural Alignment Plateau phrase was first used by Marjie Hathaway, who is an independent childbirth educator and author of several books, as well as a practitioner trainer for the Bradley…
Episode 19 - Your Birth Plan Is More Important Than You Know
Your birth plan is more powerful than you know. A birth plan is not a legal document, but it can be used in a court of law to show how the woman expected to be treated and supported by her care…
S1E18 Episode 18 - Mothering the Mother
The postpartum period in many cultures is about healing and adjusting to becoming a mother to a newborn baby. They recognise that a woman’s mind and body goes through a gruelling act of physical and…
S1E17 Episode 17 - The Curse Of The Due Date
The curse of the due date and the eviction notice for your baby is clearly etched in every woman’s mind after she has confirmation of her pregnancy. She marks that date on the calendar with…
S1E16 Episode 16 - Natural Pain Relief Options
In Episode 13 I shared some information about medical pain relief options, so now as promised I want to also provide you with some natural methods of pain relief. It is important to recognise that…
S1E15 Episode 15 - Part 2 - Protecting Your Rights
So this podcast is following on from my previous podcast on Protecting Your Rights as a Childbearing Woman. When women experience what they consider to be a bad, difficult, disappointing or traumatic…
Episode 14 - Part 1 - Protecting Your Rights
This Episode is Part 1 of Protecting Your Rights. Women need to know that they do have rights, they can refuse treatment without discrimination, shame or disrespect and healthcare providers need to…
S1E13 Episode 13 - Medical Pain Relief Options
One of the main fears women have about their labour and birth will be whether or not they will be able to cope with the intensity of pain. Here are some medical pain relief options for labouring…
Episode 12 - Keep Out Orgasm In Progress
Orgasms release copious amounts of oxytocin therefore I am a big advocate for female orgasms during labour when things start to slow down or stall. If it is a choice between synthetic oxytocin and…
S1E11 Episode 11 - Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy
One of the important physical aspects of the body during pregnancy is the pelvis. In this podcast I am going to introduce you to the bones, ligaments and common causes of pain in the pelvis during…
S1E10 Episode 10 - The Clitoris & the Perineum
When we discuss the clitoris and the perineum – the holy grail of womanhood comes to mind. We know episiotomy can impact on the function and healing of these two sacred parts of the female anatomy,…
Episode 9 - Relaxation Meditation
Here is a short relaxation meditation to help you wind down from a busy or stressful day. This meditation is not pregnancy or birth specific so anyone can use it to help them to become more relaxed.…
Episode 8 - Choosing a care provider
Choosing a care provider for your birth can be a daunting task. Many women feel they are going to get a better birth by going with a private Obstetrician, but statistics show that women are more…
Episode 7 - Ten tips to help you prepare for a VBAC
There are so many things to consider when you are planning your vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) and here are ten tips I put together to get you started, but you have to sit down and do your own…
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