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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
Breastfeeding
Pediatric Osteopathy
Childbirth Interventions
Meconium
Postnatal Support
Infant Health
Free Birth
Pelvic Floor Health
Plagiocephaly
Birth Debriefing
Thrush

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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Betty-Anne Daviss has seemingly endless energy and motivation to continue her midwifery mission. This week Betty-Anne Daviss (Canadian Midwife of nearly 50 years!) speaks to Mel about her career as a midwife, her learnings about breech (she invented ... more

Sometimes labour can hurt a little or a lot. Either way, there are things that you can do to increase your capacity to manage the pain of labour. This includes your mental game, the capacity of your support team, some free things that can be done any... more

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You might be one of the 60% of women who have an epidural during their labour or birth. If you plan a caesarean you’ll have one and 40% of labouring women have one, but do you really know what it is, how it’s done and the positive and negative impact... more

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The fetus ejection reflex vs the Ferguson reflex. Did you feel your baby shoot out of you unexpectedly, or that irresistible urge that made it impossible not to push? This episode is to help understand these incredible birth reflexes that make birth ... more

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Recent Guests

Abby Sidery
A midwife and daughter of Sheryl Sidery, who has also been a guest on the podcast
Episode: Episode 164 - Navigating homebirth transfer
Professor Hannah Dahlen
Professor at Western Sydney University, researcher in maternity care
Western Sydney University
Episode: Episode 161 - That new research on private obstetric care
Rebecca Edwards
Director of Education at Activated Probiotics
Activated Probiotics
Episode: Episode 159 - Antibiotics, probiotics and your healthy vagina in pregnancy
Poppy Child
Doula, childbirth educator, and hypnobirthing practitioner.
Pop That Mama
Episode: Episode 156 - Hypnobirthing! Can it really help?
Alice Bleathman
A dietitian and new mother who shares her positive birth experience.
Episode: Episode 154 - How to curate a great birth
Renee Bargh
Television host, David Jones ambassador, and long-time listener of The Great Birth Rebellion Podcast
Episode: Episode 150 - Considering Homebirth?
Dr. Joel Warsh
US-based pediatrician, epidemiologist, and author
Author of 'Between a Shot and a Hard Place'
Episode: Episode 146 - Childhood vaccinations with Dr. Joel Warsh
Dr. Sarah McKay
Neuroscientist with expertise in women's brain health and author of Baby Brain.
Episode: Episode 140 - Baby Brain
Amy Omar
Consumer advocate and founder of Perth Birth Link
Perth Birth Link
Episode: Episode 126 - Consumer advocacy triumphs and turmoil

Host

Dr. Melanie Jackson
Host of The Great Birth Rebellion, a midwife with over 17 years of experience, passionate about empowering women through informed choices in maternity care. She explores various aspects of childbirth, midwifery, and women's health with expert guests.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • The brave and bold that is often untold

    Looking for more, transparency and honesty about childbearing and maternity care. It’s all here!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    focus.down.images
    Australia2 months ago
  • Podcast of the year!

    Love love love this podcast. So informative for people who work in the birth space and for women and families. Thanks so much @melaniethemidwife for all your hard work. Your efforts are truly appreciated

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helen midwitch
    Australia2 months ago
  • Empowering wisdom - evidence based

    The GBR podcast is an invaluable tool for women, birth support people, partners, fathers, midwives and obstetricians to access understandable, relatable evidence behind many ‘routine’ policy driven clinical recommendations as well as common preferences expressed from women. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emma - En Caul by Emma
    Australia2 months ago
  • Essential listening for all ! Evidenced based birth education .

    Love the spirit , heart and truth of these podcasts .Cannot hide the truth forever . Lets advocate for humans to come into

    the world in a calmer more supported space . We all as a society will feel the benefits .Mothers hold up

    the world lets support them !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zacollie
    Australia2 months ago
  • Give this a listen

    Such a brilliant body of work, full of support for women, babies and birth workers of all shapes and sizes. A podcast that will challenge, inform, educate and warm your heart and soul.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ali JHM
    Australia2 months ago

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Some reviews express concerns about perceived biases in the viewpoints shared, suggesting a strong pro-natural birth orientation that may not consider all perspectives carefully.
There is a recognition that the podcast addresses complex issues in maternity care, promoting discussions on empowerment and informed decisions for women during childbirth.
Listeners appreciate the evidence-based information provided, emphasizing its relevance and impact on informed birth choices.
The content is deemed empowering and supportive, with numerous reviews highlighting its positive influence on listeners' perspectives towards maternity care.

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Episode 164 - Navigating homebirth transfer
Q: How did you feel through that experience and how did you come out the other side?
I felt the experience was still very positive, even though nothing went as planned.
Episode 158 - What is a Doula and Why Should I get One?
Q: How should women interview doulas to find the best fit for them?
Women should set up at least three interviews and pay attention to how they feel in the doula's presence.
Episode 158 - What is a Doula and Why Should I get One?
Q: Can anyone just call themselves a doula or is there like doula school that people go to?
Yes, anyone can legally call themselves a doula, but it's worth asking them where they were trained.
Episode 156 - Hypnobirthing! Can it really help?
Q: Is there some kind of standardized training that every hypnobirthing practitioner will go through?
There's a vast range, and it’s important to check where the practitioner was trained.
Episode 156 - Hypnobirthing! Can it really help?
Q: How much practice do you need to properly apply hypnobirthing?
You need a lot of practice; techniques should be practiced every night to become second nature.

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Focused on empowering women through informed choices in maternity care, the content covers a range of essential topics including midwifery, home birth, VBAC, obstetric violence, and maternal health. The host often highlights the challenges and misconceptions in the maternity system while advocating for evidence-based practices that support women's autonomy in their birthing experiences. This podcast is particularly noteworthy for its blend of expert guest insights, personal stories, and actionable strategies for expecting mothers, making it a valuable resource for anyone navigating pregnancy and childbirth.

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2. Growing
3. Beyond the Bump
4. The Kick Pregnancy Podcast
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Recent guests on The Great Birth Rebellion include:

1. Abby Sidery
2. Professor Hannah Dahlen
3. Rebecca Edwards
4. Poppy Child
5. Alice Bleathman
6. Renee Bargh
7. Dr. Joel Warsh
8. Dr. Sarah McKay

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