If you're pregnant after a previous caesarean birth, you might be starting to explore your options for birth this time around.

In this episode I am joined by midwife Dr Hazel Keedle who specialises in supporting birth after caesarean choices.

This episode focuses on vaginal birth after a caesarean, complimented by S2E6- episode on caesarean birth, including planned repeat caesarean birth.

In this episode we look at-

• The statistics and research around the safety of vaginal birth after a caesarean
• How to make choices and advocate for yourself
• Your wider options including birth place, monitoring etc.
• How to maximise the chances of a VBAC
• The importance of emotional safety and value of experience

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Dr Hazel Keedle Links

• 'Birth After a Caesarean' Book
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We talk a lot about decision making for birth- Where might you choose to birth your baby? Do you want an epidural? Should you have an induction? etc etc.. but the decision making (and the impact of those decisions) actually starts MUCH earlier on in pregnancy.

This week I am exploring all of this with friend and community midwife Laura Green, whose approach to informed choice, birth education and advocacy makes my heart sing! She brings a brilliant insight and balance to this conversation through her experiences both working inside the maternity system and supporting families privately outside of the NHS- always centring women and families at the heart of her care. It is a conversation steeped in warmth, evidence, nuance and honesty- everything I love a 'bit of' here at birth-ed!

In this week's episode we chat about:

- What's going on in maternity services and how is this impacting rates of intervention?
- What are the common things in pregnancy that might affect our birth experience? (Screening for Gestational Diabetes, Low PAPP A, Routine Scans, Growth Scans etc)
- How to navigate these decisions in pregnancy and understand the longer possible impact of these decisions.
- How to advocate for yourself once your decision has been made.

This episode is worth listening AS EARLY ON in pregnancy as you can. Though even if you're due soon or have had your baby, it will hopefully give you some perspective on your experiences so far.

So, set aside an hour, grab a pen and paper if you can, and enjoy!

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Laura Green Links

Laura's  Website

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It's a SOLO episode from me today! Actually our first ever solo episode of the podcast!

Exploring what 'hypnobirthing' actually is?

How can it support you in your pregnancy, your birth and beyond? How does it work? What does it involve?

Listen up for some myth busting, take away tools and tips and the next steps to feeling more confident and prepared ahead of your baby's birth.


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In this episode, Dr Sara Wickham shares her insight and wisdom into all things 'Induction of Labour'.

Sara is a World Leading Midwifery expert in the area of induction and has dedicated her life's work to disseminating, unpicking and making accessible the evidence around induction of labour.

Sara and I explore the landscape of the maternity system, the rising rates of induction and give you some really practical tips and advice on how to navigate decisions around induction of labour (a decision which the majority of us will inevitably face!).

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Dr Sara Wickham Links

In your Own Time Book

What's right for me? Book

Inducing Labour Book

Five questions to ask if you're offered induction of labour: Blog

How to cancel a labour induction? - Blog

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A sneaky peek of some of the fascinating conversations coming in series 3 of the birth-ed podcast. 

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Series 3 of the birth-ed podcast is DUE to arrive on Friday 6th October.

Bringing together the world leading experts in pregnancy, birth, parenting & women's health.. with some CORKER episodes this series- from Induction to VBAC, Hypnobirthing to Breastfeeding. 

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Advocating for yourself (or other people) or knowing how to make decisions can be really difficult when it comes to maternity care.

In this episode I'm joined by birth trauma specialist midwife, Illiyin Morrison to discuss how we can ensure we are advocated for throughout the perinatal period.

Speaking from a trauma informed perspective, listen to this episode for practical decision making tips, a deeper understanding of navigating maternity services and a holistic conversation about birth advocacy.

Please note, no specific traumatic events are discussed in this episode. We discuss trauma with a focus on what may cause it, how to navigate birth after it and what steps could sometimes be taken to minimise the occurrence of it.

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Illiyin Morrison
Illy is a Birth Trauma Specialist Midwife, Perinatal Trauma Debrief facilitator, Author and Mum to two.
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Did you know 1 in 7 babies will access care in NICU when they are born and 60% of those are born at full term.

So why don't we ever talk about what it's like to have a baby in the NICU?

This week I am joined by Clinical Psychologist (And NICU Mum) Dr Frankie Harrison, who specialises in supporting families during and after time spent in NICU through her work as a psychologist and organisation Miracle Moon.

We discuss the practicalities of caring for a baby on NICU from feeding to dressing them, bonding to going home; but with a strong focus on the emotional experience of being a NICU parent, both in the short and longer term.

This September is NICU awareness month, given just how common it is to experience time on NICU, this episode is a must listen for all parents to be- just in case you ever need it!

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Dr Frankie Harrison
Miracle Moon Website
Miracle Moon Instagram

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The Mind, The Body, The Heart: 3 pillars of holistic birth preparation.

A way of approaching birth that you might not yet have considered. Taking a look how you can prepare yourself emotionally, spiritually and physically for birth; and how the three things are more closely interconnected than you first realise.

In this episode I am join by Pre and Postnatal yoga specialist and antenatal educator Aimee Strongman, who shares her insight into matresence, building self trust, physiological birth and power in the birth room.

Join us for an inspiring, gentle and reassuring conversation full of wisdom, learning and ideas to take forward into your birth!

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Aimee is founder of Glow Yoga Studio, Pre and Postnatal yoga specialist, Antenatal Educator and mother to two.


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