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When journeying through pregnancy we tend to just hand ourselves over to our care providers, on whom we rely to tell us if we are healthy and well and what we should do to bring our babies into the world safely.

But is this really the best way to be navigating pregnancy, birth and parenthood?

Self trust is a vitally important quality in birth.

How much do we trust ourselves to know what is going on for us.. and if not much, what can we do to cultivate a sense of self trust?

Dr Rachel Reed (Midwife, Author, Researcher, Educator and Podcast Host) joins me to answer these questions and more.

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Dr Rachel Reed Links

The Midwives Cauldron Podcast

Rachel Reed Website

Meconium Blog

Big Babies Blog

Midwife Thinking Instagram

Why Induction Matters Book

Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage Book

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Around 1/3 births in the UK happen by caesarean, so it's certainly something you might like to learn about during pregnancy.

The prospect of major abdominal surgery whilst awake can be quite daunting for many of us, so in this episode we talk through exactly what you can expect from a caesarean birth.

Not just that, but thinking about- what are your options and what considerations might you make to support yourself and your baby and mark this as a positive, transformative, special way of giving birth.

I am joined by Consultant Obstetrician Florence Wilcock to shine a light on caesarean birth and hopefully leave you feeling more prepared, more confident and more empowered if you birth your baby by caesarean.

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What kind of parents do you want to be?

So much of pregnancy is taken up researching prams and cots and car seats and preparing the nursery.. Or considering birth plans and pregnancy complications and baby names.. It's not often that anyone actually consciously considers parenting until they are in it.

Is parenting something you can prepare for?

We think YES!

This week I am joined by Dr Maryhan, experienced psychologist & parenting expert, to discuss what consciously preparing for parenthood might look like for you.

A must listen if you are currently pregnant or parenting a small baby.. but actually tons of takeaways for parents of older kids, like me, too!

If you want to shut out *the noise* that starts the minute you fall pregnant and find a way to do things YOUR way, this episode will help you get there.

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Dr Maryhan's Website

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"What if the blanket covers baby's face and I don't notice"

"Imagine if I threw my baby down the stairs"

"I could shake you right now"

Intrusive thoughts affect around half of new mums. These thoughts of harm can feel quite terrifying, but are they anything to worry about? What can you do to manage them or where can you seek support?

In this episode I am joined by clinical psychologist Dr Caroline Boyd where she shares her research into Intrusive Thoughts and tells us about her new book 'Mindful New Mum: A Mind-Body Approach to the Highs and Lows of Motherhood'

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Ever heard of a back to back baby, but not sure what it means?

When is a long labour TOO long and what might be causing it?

Do we have influence over the unfolding of our births, even in pregnancy?

The answers to these questions and more as I'm joined by the wonderful Molly O'Brien to discuss all things 'Biomechanics for Birth'. Put simply, it's the process of your baby fitting through the bones of your pelvis. How do they do that? And how can you help them?

A MUST listen for anyone who is currently pregnant, there are some game changing takeaway tools which might just tip the balance from complicated to straightforward birth.

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Molly O'Brien Links

Optimal Birth Website

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How do second labours differ from firsts?

How do you prepare older children?

How do you prepare after both a wonderful or a difficult birth first time?

Natalie  Meddings is an experienced doula of 20 years, Author of my FAVOURITE birth book 'How to Have a Baby' and 'Why Homebirth Matters' and you may remember her from Series One, where talked about Doulas and Understanding Labour.

When our second baby was born last year, WE did our birth preparation in Natalies safe and knowledgable hands; so there was no one else I wanted to have this conversation with.

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Natalie's Website

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Does Tongue Tie just affect breastfeeding?

Can a baby actually have a tongue that that DOESN'T affect feeding?

Is there a link between Folic Acid and Tongue Tie?

I challenge anyone that's encountered more than a handful of babies to have encountered Tongue Tie at some point in conversation. But there is so much misinformation about it.

Midwife, IBCLC, Founder of The Tongue Tie Centre for Infant Feeding and Tongue Tie Specialist Educator Carmelle Gentle joins me to finally shine a light on Tongue Tie once and for all. The answers to all your questions, ideas on how to support your family and where you can turn for help moving forwards.

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Carmelle Gentle Links

Carmelle's Website

The Tongue Tie Centre for Infant Feeding

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A sneak peek at what you can expect from Series 2 of The Birth-ed Podcast!

Snippets from just a handful the episodes coming up over the coming months.

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Series 2 of The Birth-ed Podcast Launches on Tuesday 17th May 2022

Find out what to expect in this trailer!

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From booking to after your birth, your midwife is there to support you throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond. But what can you expect from midwifery led care?

This week I am joined by Midwives May Bourne (Founder of Positive Birth Jersey) and Sophie Hiscock (Founder of Village Midwife) where we discuss exactly what your midwife is there for and how to make the most of your care. We chat through the benefits of antenatal education and everything you REALLY need to know to have a good birth experience.

You can find out ore about our guests here
https://www.thevillagemidwife.co.uk/
https://www.positivebirthjersey.co.uk/

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