
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 168 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyParentingHealth & Fitness | |||

Women are warned about environmental hazards in pregnancy, but why not microplastics?
In this episode I share the research about how microplastic gets into your placenta and baby and give you practical strategies to help you avoid microplastics duri... more
Just as children transition into adulthood through adolescence, women transition into motherhood through matrescence. Jane Hardwicke Collings joins Mel on the podcast today to speak about the transitions through our different life stages including to... more
Is your baby moving normally during pregnancy? 15% of women report reduced movement of their baby at some point during their pregnancy, but what are normal movements, how you monitor movement and what could it mean if your baby is moving less? In thi... more
The UK used to be held up as an idyllic maternity care system worth replicating, but in the past 10 years, the caesarean section rate has increased to over 45% and poor maternal outcomes are rising as a result. Midwives are leaving in droves, birth s... more
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Thank you Mel for all the work you do on this podcast. I always feel so empowered after listening to you present the facts that I often don't hear anywhere else.
Cannot get enough info from your podcast because of your ‘delivery’ method ;) you have the heart of a teacher!
A wonderful podcast for all women who think they might one day want to be a mom and give birth
Pregnancy & Birth knowledge needs to be known by all women
Thank you for your passion and hard work!!!
So amazing to actually hear the facts about our bodies and birthing our babies. I had my first naturally with no drugs and due to have my second soon. The hospital look at me like I’m crazy asking to be left to birth alone unless an emergency occurs. It’s very sad that women do not know their rights and do not have access to real information. The hospital cannot wait to tell you something is wrong in some way or another so they can intervene and end up giving women unnecessary long term effects.... more
I’m late in my 2nd pregnancy and started listening to this podcast, and I think this is wonderful. Hearing research, statistics, options for so many areas in pregnancy and birth is so encouraging and a massive help to us making informed decisions. Thankyou so much Mel for all your effort and information you provide, so glad I came across this!
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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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Recent guests on The Great Birth Rebellion include:
1. Jane Hardwicke Collings
2. Catherine Bell
3. Betty-Anne Daviss
4. Abby Sidery
5. Professor Hannah Dahlen
6. Rebecca Edwards
7. Poppy Child
8. Alice Bleathman
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