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Here to talk about taboo topics surrounding motherhood and the gaps in perinatal healthcare and reproductive health. Join your host Amber-lee from @thepowerofbirth (and editor Rigel from @b.d.esigns) as she engages in candid conversations with experts in health, science, fitness, maternity, sociology, and psychology and people with lived experiences. Together with our guests, we raise awareness, challenge biases and expose gaps in women’s health. We believe that by sharing your stories and information provided by experts, we can empower you to advocate for yourself and your wellbeing. We provide practical tips, education and a fresh perspective on perinatal health and modern motherhood through integrating lived experience and expert knowledge. At The Power of Birth and through this podcast, we’re here to reduce stigma, eliminate shame, and start important conversations that shift the way we think and practice. Together, we can break the silence, drive change and shape the future of women’s healthcare. You can visit the website for more information, free resources, and opportunities to share your story: www.thepowerofbirth.net Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook and leave a review if you love the pod! Disclaimer: Please note that the advice given on this podcast is of general nature and should not be considered as personalised or professional advice. The information shared on this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. We do not assume any liability for actions taken based on the content discussed in our episodes. We highly recommend conducting thorough research and seeking professional advice before making any decisions or taking any actions about your health and care providers. Please remember that the views and opinions expressed by our guests or the host do not necessarily reflect the views of The Power of Birth as a whole and we hope you find the conversations engaging and thought-provoking. Lastly, we would like to remind you that while we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date content, the world is constantly evolving and new information may emerge that could change the validity and applicability of advice given in previous episodes.
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Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Episode 21: Reclaiming Midwifery & Childbirth with Dr Rachel Reed
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Dr Rachel Reed is one of the leading researcher’s in childbirth who discusses physiological birth and how misunderstood women’s bodies are. She also talks about birth as a rite of passage, birth culture, interventions, herstory, policy vs evidence based practice, and midwifery practice, and the complications that arise juggling culture, policy, informed consent and evidenced based practice. Dr Reed talks about centering the woman in birth, individualising our births as there is no right way to birth and how birth is allowed to be different for everyone. Finally, we chat about reclaiming midwifery and childbirth and where that responsibility lies.
Listen out for the cicada’s in the background (just so lovely and ironic chatting to Dr Reed and cicada’s are a part of our conversation 😝)
You can find Dr Rachel Reed on her website www.rachelreed.website
Instagram @midwifethinking
The Midwives Cauldren Podcast
If you are interested in her research you can buy her books/audible: Why Induction Matters by Dr Rachel Reed
Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage by Dr Rachel Reed
Music is called "Flowers" by Limujii and can be found on YouTube, SoundCloud and Spotify
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