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Episode 152 - The 5 BIG induction studies
Episode 152
The BIG BABY trail, The SWEPIS study, the ARRIVE trial, The INDEX trial and the 35/39 trial. The 5 BIG studies that often get used to endorse the use…
1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 151 - What is it like to be in labour?
Episode 151
Mel is talking all about the labour process. The focus is on how you can identify and understand labour and how it progresses so you can be prepared …
1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 150 - Considering Homebirth?
Episode 150
Are you exploring the option of homebirth? Today Renee Bargh, mum of 2 and television host tells the story of her 2 different births. One through MGP…
1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 149 - Increase your chance of vaginal birth in hospital with these strategies
Episode 149
Want to increase your chances of a low-intervention vaginal birth in hospital? This episode is for you! If you attend hospital to give birth, you hav…
1 year, 4 months ago
Episode 148 - Why do they put their fingers in your vagina?
Episode 148
Routine vaginal examinations can cause more harm than good. Sometimes they are needed but most of the time they are not. Vaginal examinations are off…
1 year, 5 months ago
Episode 147 - Your Ultrasound options in pregnancy
Episode 147
Today we talk about all of your ultrasound options in pregnancy. Mel and her guest Phil Jones (sonographer) discuss the full menu of ultrasound optio…
1 year, 5 months ago
Episode 146 - Childhood vaccinations with Dr. Joel Warsh
We invite Dr. Joel Warsh (Paediatrician) to discuss newborn and childhood vaccine options from his upcoming book, ‘between a shot and a hard place: t…
1 year, 5 months ago
Episode 145 - Nausea and Vomiting in pregnancy
Episode 145
If you’re pregnant, chances are you’ll feel nauseous or be vomiting. It’s really common! And in this episode I explain 10 strategies that could help …
1 year, 5 months ago
Episode 144 - What to do when you’re overdue
Episode 144
What to do when you’re ‘over-due’, what does it mean to be over-due? Is it dangerous? Why do they want to induce you? Is your placenta failing or you…
1 year, 5 months ago
Episode 143 - Declining medical recommendations
Episode 143
Can you decline recommendations given to you by your care provider? And If you do, what kind of reaction can you expect. In this episode Mel gives in…
1 year, 6 months ago