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Episode 92 - Midwifery changes in Australia with Alison Weatherstone
Episode 92
Alison Weatherstone (Chief Midwife) is here to discuss the new legislation that will open Australian Midwives up to even more autonomous practice inc…
2 years, 3 months ago
Episode 91 - Belly binding
Episode 91
Midwife Sarah Smits shares the knowledge she has around the traditional practice of belly binding and ways to apply this to your pregnancy and postpa…
2 years, 3 months ago
Episode 90 - Midwifery lessons from Guatemala
Episode 90
Midwife Sarah Smits tells us what she learnt from the Mayan midwives in Guatemala and how she/we can apply these in our circumstances. We discuss rob…
2 years, 4 months ago
Episode 89 - Intrepid Midwifery with Sarah Smits
Episode 89
Mel interviews endorsed midwife Sarah Smits @bridging_worlds_midwifery who has spent her midwifery career travelling and collecting skills from other…
2 years, 4 months ago
Episode 88 - What if I need to push before I’m fully dilated?
Episode 88
The premium hub has since retired but In this episode Mel answers the questions submitted by the premium hub members. Mel discusses what to do if you…
2 years, 4 months ago
Episode 87 - Group B Strep Testing and Treating
Episode 87
Almost every pregnant woman will need to make a decision about Group B strep, what decision would you make?
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2 years, 4 months ago
Episode 86 - Internal release work with Fiona Hallinan
Episode 86
Fiona Hallinan has over 30 years of experience working with women as a midwife, nurse and pelvic space therapist. Internal release work involves phys…
2 years, 4 months ago
Episode 85 - Light messes with labour
Episode 85
Artificial light exposure has a direct impact on labour timing and labour progress. Mel explores the importance of circadian rhythms and melatonin on…
2 years, 4 months ago
Episode 84 - The myth of the failing placenta
Episode 84
The ‘aging’ and ‘failing’ of placentas in late term pregnancy is talked about all over the place. Women get told that the longer they are pregnant, t…
2 years, 4 months ago
Episode 83 - Warnings about the birth bed and what to do instead
Episode 83
Lets take a walk through the research and historical background behind the use of a bed and laying down during labour and birth. Is this where you im…
2 years, 4 months ago