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The Great Birth Rebellion

Dr Melanie Jackson
Midwifery
Maternity Care
Pregnancy
Home Birth
Childbirth
Maternal Health
Maternity Care System
Free Birth
Hypnobirthing
Induction Of Labour
Breastfeeding
Women's Health
Physiological Birth
VBAC
Postpartum Care
Birth Trauma
Doulas
Oxytocin
Gestational Diabetes
Episiotomy

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 jo... more

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It’s spicy Friday but on a Monday! In this episode Mel answers listener questions in this unscripted, off-the-cuff, unfiltered Q&A session submitted straight from her social media followers. She tackles burning birth questions and hot topics, includi... more

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You might be one of the 60% of women who have an epidural during their labour or birth. Whatever birth you’re planning, knowing about epidurals is an absolute must. Epidurals are the most effective form of pain relief available in labour, but they ar... more

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Around 25% of women will experience a longer than anticipated early labour phase. Some maternity care providers might explain this as ‘false’ labour… but I can assure you it’s not false, it’s called ‘prodromal labour’ or prolonged early labour. You a... more

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Why not favour pain management options that have no side-effects? In this episode, Mel interviews midwife and researcher Nigel Lee who explains the research he and his team undertook regarding 2 pain management options for labour and birth - sterile ... more

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Recent Guests

Nigel Lee
Midwife and researcher, University of Queensland
University of Queensland
Episode: Episode 211 - Manage your labour pain with sterile water injections and hypnobirthing
Hannah Dahlen
Professor of Midwifery, Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University
Episode: Episode 209 - The 5 BIG induction studies
Dr. Max Gulhane
Guest, circadian rhythms and light exposure expert
Independent researcher/clinician (as discussed)
Episode: Episode 199 - Light, Sun and Vitamin D for Health
Max Gulhane
General practice registrar with special interest in circadian health and sleep
Independent medical practitioner
Episode: Episode 198 - Optimising your circadian rhythm for better health
Dr. Andrew Bisits
Obstetrician known as the Breech Whisperer
Obstetrics (former consultant/clinical practice)
Episode: Episode 196 - Breech Whisperer - Resigned not Retired
Dr. Kirsten Small
Author of Monitoring Your Baby in Labor; expert on fetal monitoring
Birth Small Talkers
Episode: Episode 194 - monitoring your baby in labour
Kate Stringer
Midwife advisor at The International Confederation of Midwives
The International Confederation of Midwives
Episode: Episode 189 - Midwives Save Lives
Debra Pascali-Bonaro
Pioneer of the orgasmic birth movement and doula trainer with over 40 years of experience.
Orgasmic Birth
Episode: Episode 184 - Orgasmic birth
Jane Hardwicke Collings
Founder of the International School of Shamanic Womancraft and home birth midwife
International School of Shamanic Womancraft
Episode: Episode 179 - The transition to motherhood with Jane Hardwicke Collings

Host

Dr Melanie Jackson
Host and midwife with PhD; provides evidence-based maternity care insights and guides listeners through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum decision-making.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Thank you!!!

    This podcast was so helpful in preparing for my 2nd birth - a beautiful physiological vaginal birth without complications. Birth scans showed my baby was large for gestational age however I felt empowered to trust my instincts and give my baby time rather than opting for an induction. The ‘big babies’ and ‘induction’ episodes were especially helpful. Thank you!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelly__B__
    Australia2 months ago
  • Healing birth

    I’m beyond grateful for what you are doing for women. Listening to your podcast helped me to understand the system and taught me how to advocate for myself. I had my second baby recently and even though I had complications and ended up in theatre again, I had my healing experience. I had an unmediated birth with no interventions in the hospital setting. With only my midwife and my partner present. And everything I wished for had happened. Thank you for educating women!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ananas0217
    Australia3 months ago
  • Empowered me in birth

    Fantastic, informative, evidence based podcast. I avoided an episiotomy due to this podcast - felt informed and empowered enough to somehow, between pushes, tell the obstetrician that I did not consent to the episiotomy they were telling me they were going to perform. And then I didn’t even tear!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Annie1didnttear
    Australia4 months ago
  • So so good

    I’ve been listening to an episode a day in this pregnancy. Melany is calm, straightforward and funny. I always end up feeling more confident and supported by the end of each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laulobod
    Australia4 months ago
  • Awesome Resource for Evidence Based Maternity and Postpartum

    Dr. Melanie Jackson is awesome! I feel so empowered with my pregnancies because of this podcast and all of the other sources and information that Dr Melanie provides.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carol the SLP
    United States6 months ago

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The host's evidence-based approach empowers listeners to make informed decisions.
Listeners frequently praise the practical, non-judgmental guidance and helpful guest experts.
Reviews highlight a calm, clear delivery and the podcast as a trusted resource for birth planning and advocacy.

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Episode 214 - Spicy Question Time with Mel
Q: What are your thoughts on the 5,000 hours for private practice and the removal of this requirement?
Support removing the requirement; midwives should be trusted to work to their true scope; mentorship and continuous practical skill development are emphasized as more valuable than additional hours.
Episode 214 - Spicy Question Time with Mel
Q: How can we protect our oxytocin during a home birth transfer to hospital?
Reduce sensory input (sound, light, strangers); use familiar music and hypnobirthing resources through headphones; keep the environment dark, warm, and secure; bring trusted people along to advocate and minimize interruptions.
Episode 214 - Spicy Question Time with Mel
Q: To protect the peri or not to protect the peri when pushing? How to know when to do it and when not to do it?
Hands-on peri-protection does not reduce tearing; better outcomes come from overall labor management and positioning. Hands-off unless clinically needed; there is a recorded case where hands-on was used for a previous tear and with consent.
Episode 211 - Manage your labour pain with sterile water injections and hypnobirthing
Q: What did the hypnobirthing study show?
Using retrospective propensity score matching in a Brisbane hospital dataset, hypnobirthing was associated with substantially lower odds of epidural use (about 50% reduction) and cesarean birth (about 38% reduction) among first-time and later births, with increased use of water immersion and non-pharmacological pain strategies. The authors caution that causality can't be inferred due to non-randomized design, but the associations are compelling and suggest education and preparation play a meaningful role.
Episode 211 - Manage your labour pain with sterile water injections and hypnobirthing
Q: What about the abdominal pain paper?
In the abdominal pain trial with 160 randomized participants, sterile water injections provided pain relief but to a lesser degree and shorter duration than back pain—roughly 40–45% achieving a 30% reduction, with differences fading by 90 minutes as labor progresses. This suggests abdominal pain is more complex to modulate with this technique.

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2. Hannah Dahlen
3. Dr. Max Gulhane
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5. Dr. Andrew Bisits
6. Dr. Kirsten Small
7. Kate Stringer
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