The Great Birth Rebellion

By: Dr Melanie Jackson
  • Summary

  • Hosted by Dr Melanie Jackson (@melaniethemidwife www.melaniethemidwife.com). The Great Birth Rebellion dismantles western beliefs and management of birth and presents an evidence-based alternative to modern birth practices. We believe that calculated rebellion against medicalised maternity care is the evidence-based and preferred path to having a great birth. This is the great birth rebellion.
    © 2025 Melanie The Midwife
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Episodes
  • Episode 135 - Common breastfeeding issues and how to fix them
    Jan 26 2025

    Mel invites experienced Lactation consultant and published author Lucy Webber to the podcast to ask her Breastfeeding questions. Lucy answers some questions that address the most common breastfeeding myths that she is always confronting in her work and I also threw in some listener questions!

    You can follow along with Lucy via Facebook, instagram or visit her website

    Resources mentioned:

    • Emma Pickets Podcast
    • Australian Breastfeeding Association
    • Breastfeeding Network UK
    • La Leche League International

    Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast

    • Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com
    • Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com
    • Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwife or watch this podcast on Youtube here
    • If this podcast has improved your knowledge or pregnancy, birth or postpartum journey please consider thanking us financially by leaving a tip to support the ongoing work of this podcast.

    Disclaimer

    The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with its application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.

    The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, or delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain the accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.

    This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.

    The below transcript was created with ai and may contain errors.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 134 - The risks of induction - Part 2
    Jan 19 2025

    Part 2 of the risks of induction. Episode 133 was all about the assessment and first steps of induction and this episode follows on with the risks of the final steps of induction of labour. These are a must-listen if you are being presented with the option of induction - especially if it’s a routine induction

    Mel also opens up the video presentations from The Convergence of Rebellious Midwives conference 2024. These are now available to the public and many of the exceptional presentations address the topic of induction and medical management of birth. Presented by top experts in their field. Use the code PODTALKS to get $100 off at the cart.

    Podcast episodes that complement this episode

    Ep. 3 - Due Dates

    Ep. 33 - Induction of Labour

    Ep. 46 - stretch and sweep

    Ep. 74 The cascade of interventions

    Ep. 114 - Is CTG ever beneficial?

    Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast
    • Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com
    • Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com
    • Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwife or watch this podcast on Youtube here
    • If this podcast has improved your knowledge or pregnancy, birth or postpartum journey please consider thanking us financially by leaving a tip to support the ongoing work of this podcast.

    Disclaimer

    The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with its application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.

    The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, or delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain the accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.

    This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.

    Please note the transcript below was generated by ai and may contain errors.

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    50 mins
  • Episode 133 - The risks of induction - Part 1
    Jan 12 2025

    Having your labour induced has risks. This episode is part 1 of a discussion of the labour induction process and the associated risks that go along with each stage of an induction. The discussion continues in episode 134. Sometimes the benefits of an induction outweigh the risks, but sometimes an induction is more risky than staying pregnant. This episode offers information to help inform your decisions around labour induction options

    Mel also opens up the video presentations from the convergence of rebellious Midwives conference 2024. These are now available to the public and many of the exceptional presentations address the topic of induction and medical management of birth. Presented by top experts in their field. Use the code PODTALKS to get $100 off at the cart.

    Podcast episodes that complement this episode

    Ep. 3 - Due Dates

    Ep. 33 - Induction of Labour

    Ep. 46 - stretch and sweep

    Ep. 114 - Is CTG ever beneficial?

    Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast
    • Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com
    • Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com
    • Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwife or watch this podcast on Youtube here
    • If this podcast has improved your knowledge or pregnancy, birth or postpartum journey please consider thanking us financially by leaving a tip to support the ongoing work of this podcast.

    Disclaimer

    The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it’s application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.

    The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.

    This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.

    Please note the transcript below was generated by ai and may contain errors.

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    1 hr

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