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 journey. Want more? Follow along at @melaniethemidwife and @thegreatbirthrebellion on SM Subscribe to get access to the resources behind the episodes at melaniethemidwife.com and get your merch at thegreatbirthrebellion.com.
What this show covers
pregnancybaby movementmidwiferyprenatal healthreduced fetal movementtwin pregnancybreech birthcesarean decision-makingbirth optionsmaternity care navigationexercisesaunaprenatal safetyhot baths
What listeners will find here
What counts as normal baby movement in pregnancy—and when to get checked
Baby movement in pregnancy is the focus here, especially what “normal” means and what to do if movements seem reduced. Mel walks through current recommendations, the research behind them, and practical guidance for monitoring movements and responding to concerns.
Twin pregnancy, breech babies, and how to keep more birth options open
Twin pregnancy and birth options are the focus here, especially for parents hoping to avoid a cesarean. Using a case study, midwife Hannah Muller and doula Louise Gorham explore ways to navigate maternity care, protect preferences, and expand the choices available in a twin birth.
Pregnancy and heat: what’s actually safe about baths, saunas, and exercise
This episode tackles a common pregnancy warning: avoiding heat. Mel explores the difference between simply feeling hot and prolonged hyperthermia, looks at research on baths, heat packs, sauna, and intense exercise, and explains how to use heat more safely.
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