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The Great Birth Rebellion

Dr Melanie Jackson
Pregnancy
Osteopathy
Episiotomy
Maternity Care
Tongue Tie
Childbirth
Cascade Of Intervention
Maternal Health
Midwifery
Pediatric Osteopathy
Breastfeeding
Childbirth Interventions
Postnatal Support
Infant Health
Free Birth
Pelvic Floor Health
Plagiocephaly
Birth Debriefing
Thrush
Sex During Pregnancy

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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The umbilical has a purpose in the minutes following your baby’s birth. Leaving it intact enhances the health of your baby and assists in the transition to breathing air. In this episode, Mel explains what the cord does in the minutes following birth... more

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Often women are provided with too much medical intervention during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. How do we know when we actually need it? Or when it’s just part of the usual over-medicalised care routine? In this episode Mel offers some suggestion... more

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The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) shares that if 1 million more midwives provided care to women through their childbearing years, they would be healthier, happier and fewer women and babies would be damaged or die during their childbe... more

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If you are planning a waterbirth, care for women using water, or you are just waterbirth curious, this episode is for you! You’ll also find this a handy episode for your birth support team so they know how to best help facilitate a waterbirth for you... more

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Recent Guests

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
Catherine Bell
PhD in birth mapping and doula
Episode: Episode 176 - Using birth mapping to make confident choices
Betty-Anne Daviss
A Canadian midwife with nearly 50 years of experience and an activist in the field.
Episode: Episode 171 - The midwives mission with Betty Anne Daviss
Abby Sidery
A midwife and daughter of Sheryl Sidery, who has also been a guest on the podcast
Episode: Episode 164 - Navigating homebirth transfer
Rebecca Edwards
Director of Education at Activated Probiotics
Activated Probiotics
Episode: Episode 159 - Antibiotics, probiotics and your healthy vagina in pregnancy
Poppy Child
A doula, hypnobirthing practitioner and childbirth educator.
Episode: Episode 158 - What is a Doula and Why Should I get One?
Alice Bleathman
A dietitian and new mother who shares her positive birth experience.
Episode: Episode 154 - How to curate a great birth

Host

Dr. Melanie Jackson
Host of the podcast and a clinical midwife who provides evidence-based insights on maternity care, advocating for women's choices and empowerment during their journey through pregnancy and childbirth.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Essential listening for all

    I’m a mum of two who birthed in the system twice. I only wish I had listened to this podcast at the beginning of my pregnancy. This podcast is informative, non judgemental and should be essential listening for not only birthing people but staff and health clinicians within the system. Thankyou Dr Melanie for the hard work you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebecca C C
    Australia25 days ago
  • Informative & Empowering

    This podcast if giving everyday woman vital information to birth the way they choose. I was stunned how little information I received in my first pregnancy and as a result had a very traumatic birth feeling like I had failed but what failed was the system the lack of support and information. My second pregnancy and birth was incredible and I owe so much to this podcast my husband and I listened to it religiously and I had the most beautiful birth, pp and bf journey. Thank you !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    App approver
    Australia25 days ago
  • Changed everything for me

    Thanks to this podcast and my amazing Midwife are recommending it to me, I have never felt more empowered in myself. I’ve never felt more educated. Everything that I learnt from this podcast gave me the techniques and confidence in myself and in my own environment during labour and I had the most incredible labour.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BecF1995
    Australia25 days ago
  • Wealth of information

    I can’t thank Dr Melanie enough for all the time and effort put into this podcast. TGBR covers every topic relating to birth that I could think of. I had two physiological births both in a hospital setting and loved them both. I went in without fear, as I felt informed - all thanks to this podcast. Thank you Dr Melanie, keep changing the world, one positive birth at a time xxx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emma_sel
    Australia25 days ago
  • The best pregnancy podcast out there

    I’ve been listening to the Great Birth Rebellion since Mel first started it up wayyyy before I actually got pregnant and I felt SO informed heading into my pregnancy and birth. I love how well she presents the facts and the research for every topic she covers. Thank you so much for all you do Mel!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Casswsrejyreweff
    Canada25 days ago

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Testimonials highlight the podcast as a significant resource for both personal preparation and professional development among birth workers.
Listeners find the content supportive and educational, empowering them with knowledge for their pregnancy and childbirth journeys.
Many appreciate the evidence-based approach, although some express concerns about the presentation of information favoring natural birth over medical interventions.
Audience members commend the host's passionate delivery and authenticity, making complex subjects accessible and engaging.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 189 - Midwives Save Lives
Q: What problems are impacting midwives today?
Midwives report dissatisfaction in their roles due to confusion between midwives and nurses, lack of professional identity, and insufficient leadership opportunities.
Episode 189 - Midwives Save Lives
Q: What is the ICM's role in the world of midwifery?
The ICM represents midwifery associations globally, advocates for midwifery, and works to elevate the role and recognition of midwives in healthcare.
Episode 184 - Orgasmic birth
Q: If a woman's planning their birth, what do you think they need to really consider if they want to open themselves up to this possibility?
Women should consider creating a pleasure practice, addressing any trauma, and ensuring a supportive environment for their birth experience.
Episode 184 - Orgasmic birth
Q: Can you explain to us, what do you mean by orgasmic birth?
Orgasmic birth can mean different things to different people and includes feeling joy, love, pleasure, and connection during birth rather than just pain and fear.
Episode 175 - Post-traumatic growth is possible
Q: Who should women speak to if they're realizing they have unresolved trauma?
Women can seek help from established professionals like perinatal psychologists or counselors specializing in birth trauma, or look for peer support services.

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What is The Great Birth Rebellion about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A focus on empowering individuals with informed choices throughout their pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum experiences characterizes the content. The discussions cover a wide array of topics, including maternal health, emotional well-being, midwifery, and evidence-based alternatives to conventional maternity care practices. With expert guests and engaging narratives, episodes provide insights into natural birthing options, the role of support systems during labor, and how to navigate the medical landscape.Relatable personal anecdotes further enhance discussions about significant milestones in motherhood while advocating for the importance of informed self-advocacy in healthcare decisions. This podcast is likely to resonate with those in... more

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1. Kate Stringer
2. Debra Pascali-Bonaro
3. Jane Hardwicke Collings
4. Catherine Bell
5. Betty-Anne Daviss
6. Abby Sidery
7. Rebecca Edwards
8. Poppy Child

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