Episode 97 - Apgar scoring invalid in physiological birth
In this episode Mel proposes that the use of Apgar scoring is invalid for women under the care of midwives, for babies who have their umbilical cord intact for longer than 60 seconds and for women hav...
23 Jun 202413min
Episode 96 - Cord ties vs clamps
We explore the options for tying off or clamping your babies umbilical cord including why ties went ‘out of fashion’ and what instigated the use of clamps instead. Mel will also discuss concerns some ...
19 Jun 202423min
Episode 95 - Midwifery without borders with Wise Woman Kristine Lauria
Kristine Lauria is an American Midwife who apprenticed with Amish Midwives and attended births for 17 years before getting a ‘formal’ midwifery qualification. This paired with her training as a parame...
16 Jun 20241h 2min
Episode 94 - VBAC after single layer uterine closure
This episode is a follow up to episode 93 and discusses the research around the different techniques when closing the uterus after a caesarean section. Some care providers will tell you that single la...
12 Jun 202414min
Episode 93 - vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)
In this episode I interview Dr Hazel Keedle and we discuss the strategies that you can apply to increase your chances of VBAC and also the risks and benefits of a repeat caesarean and the option of va...
9 Jun 202450min
Episode 92 - Midwifery changes in Australia with Alison Weatherstone
Alison Weatherstone (Chief Midwife) is here to discuss the new legislation that will open Australian Midwives up to even more autonomous practice including changes to professional indemnity insurance,...
5 Jun 202453min
Episode 91 - Belly binding
Midwife Sarah Smits shares the knowledge she has around the traditional practice of belly binding and ways to apply this to your pregnancy and postpartum journey. Sarah has picked up these skills and ...
2 Jun 202422min
Episode 90 - Midwifery lessons from Guatemala
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 robozo, mayan abdominal massage and the place of steam...
29 Mai 202426min
