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In this episode, we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Sarah Buckley to explore the fascinating world of oxytocin and syntocinon.
Join us as we dive into the mechanics of oxytocin and how the body naturally releases hormones for labour and birth. Dr. Buckley discusses the history of synthetic oxytocin (syntocinon) and its integration into the maternity system, as well as the impacts of syntocinon, including the hormonal gaps that can arise with various interventions.
We also chat about one of Dr. Buckley’s recent papers, which investigates whether syntocinon crosses into the placenta and compares oxytocin levels between physiological and induced labour. Whether you're a parent, healthcare professional, or simply curious about the birthing process, this episode provides valuable insights into the critical role of hormones in childbirth.
Dr Sarah Buckley's WebsiteInstagram Research papers Maternal and newborn plasma oxytocin levels in response to maternal synthetic oxytocin administration during labour, birth and postpartum
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In today’s episode, we chat with Emma, who shares her two distinct birth stories. Emma's first experience took place within the hospital system during COVID, where she faced challenges such as having an unknown midwife, being unable to bring her doula into the birth space, and not accessing the birth pool when she wanted. She reflects on how the care she received significantly impacted her experience.
After this, Emma shifted her mindset for her second pregnancy and birth, empowering herself to make informed decisions. She hired a private midwife and welcomed her baby into the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her family.
Throughout the episode, we explore a range of important topics, including:
Mental health issues, including postnatal depression and anxietyBreastfeeding challengesHyperthyroidism Being diagnosed with ADHD as an adultNavigating a vegan lifestyle during pregnancy, including low iron and nutritional issuesExperiences with prolapse and tearingLinks:
Bron (doula) - Kindred Birth Dawn Shalom (midwife) Birth Mapping Core & Floor Restore Foraged for You supplement Amberley Harris - IBCLCThompson Method Doulas Uncensored - Breastfeeding with Amberley HarrisAustralia Mothers & babies Report - Breastfeeding stats Australian Breastfeeding associationSupport the show
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In this episode, we sit down with Kirah, a first-time mum who chose to give birth at home. Kirah opens up about her unique journey, navigating various health challenges, including POTS, autism, and C-PTSD. She shares the pivotal moment when she switched care providers midway through her pregnancy, ultimately opting for a homebirth through the Community Midwifery Program (CMP).
Kirah reveals her fears surrounding hospital births, expressing how the thought of leaving her safe space for an unfamiliar environment filled with strangers was daunting. She reflects on her concerns about the hospital policies, particularly the limitations on labour duration and the potential for unwanted interventions. For Kirah, feeling safe and supported was paramount in her birthing experience.
Join us as Kirah’s story unfolds, highlighting the strength and resilience it takes to advocate for one’s own birth experience.
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Join us in this episode as we delve into Kendall’s experience with her first birth. Though she started her journey with the MGP program, Kendall felt a significant change midway through her pregnancy, prompting her to seek private midwifery care. She shares the powerful intuition that inspired her choice of a homebirth and narrates the moment when her baby's breech presentation became apparent.
GrowBirthMother The Great Birth Rebellion
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In today's episode, we sit down with Libby, a first-time mum who chose a homebirth for her baby's arrival. Libby shares her unique journey of surrounding herself with a supportive birth team, including her mother, a clinical midwife, and how this choice played a crucial role in her birthing experience.
Evidence Based Birth - Premature Rupture of Membranes.Pre-labour Rupture of Membranes: impatience and risk - Midwife Thinking.
We dive into the discussions about her mother’s concerns and the careful planning that went into the birth. As Libby neared the 42-week mark, her midwifery team informed her that a homebirth might no longer be possible, and she would need to consider birthing within the medical system. However, fate had a different plan—on the day of her scheduled induction, her waters broke. She decided to wait for labour to start and birthed her baby in the comfort of her home.
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Join us as we sit down with Mona to explore her remarkable journey through three pregnancies and births. Mona shares her experiences of giving birth to her first two babies within a hospital setting under the MGP (Midwifery Group Practice) program, detailing the interventions and interactions that influenced her decision to opt for a homebirth with her third child, supported by the publicly funded homebirth program.
National Midwifery Guidelines For Consultation and Referral 10 Years of Publicly Funded Homebirth Service in Victoria Implementing a publicly funded homebirth program - QLDHOMEBIRTH (PUBLICLY FUNDED): CRITERIA AND PROCESS
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In today's episode, we sit down with Krista to hear her two birth stories. From the outset, Krista knew she wanted a homebirth, a decision she made even before trying to conceive. However, what followed was a journey marked by both heartbreak and triumph.
Bears of hopeRed nose - Hospital to homeLifelinePanda Grief lineSuicide call backHeartfelt Evidence Based Birth: The evidence on due dates Mothers & Babies Report - Stillbirths Death and Dying: how different cultures deal with grief and mourning. FUNERAL RITES ACROSS DIFFERENT CULTURES
Krista shares candidly about going into spontaneous labour with Salvatore (Sal) at 43+2 weeks, only to face a devastating realisation during labour—the absence of her baby's heartbeat. This heartbreaking moment led to a transfer to the hospital, where Krista gave birth to Salvatore, who was stillborn. She recounts the difficult experience of feeling unsupported by both hospital staff and her private midwife during this traumatic time.
Despite the immense loss and mistreatment, Krista courageously chose to trust her instincts and pursue a homebirth for her second child, Theodore (Teddy). With a new private midwife by her side, she welcomed Teddy into the world in the comfort and safety of her own home.
Throughout our conversation, Krista emphasises the critical importance of interviewing and carefully selecting care providers and individuals who will be present during childbirth. Her journey underscores how pivotal these choices can be in shaping the birth experience and ensuring emotional and physical safety for both mother and baby.
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Today's podcast episode features the incredible Chelsea, a mother of two, a passionate advocate for homebirth and VBAC, and co-host of the Growing Up Raising Us podcast.
Growing Up Raising Us podcastGrowing Up Raising Us Instagram
Chelsea shares her unique journey, starting with an unplanned pregnancy whilst having a copper IUD in. She delves into her decision to navigate the hospital system through the MGP program and her choice to engage a private midwife.
Chelsea recounts her experience of facing interventions and an unexpected caesarean section during her first birth.
Determined to have a HBAC for her second pregnancy, Chelsea embarked on a transformative journey towards a homebirth. The culmination of her efforts led to the beautiful and empowering experience of giving birth to her daughter in the serenity of her own home, surrounded by her dedicated birth team.
Chelsea's Podcast:Birth Team:
Birthed_with_bree (doula)Mamabirth.au
VBAC Birth Stories Podcast - (old one)Australian VBAC stories podcast She Births The Great Birth Rebellion PodcastGroup B Strep Screening Dynamics of group strep BCochrane Review Group B strepIntrapartum Group B Strep Screening To screen or not to screen for Group B strep
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Today, we sit down with Lizzie to discuss her three home births. Throughout all three pregnancies and births, Lizzie chose to work with the same private midwifery team, highlighting the importance of continuity of care with trusted known midwives.
It Takes A Village Midwifery Reduced Fetal Movement CTG researchMotherMoon Hypnobirthing OliveJuice Lifestyle PhotographyLiz Johns - Osteo
Lizzie shares with us her unique experience of having pregnancies that extended past her due date, with each subsequent pregnancy being shorter in gestation. Despite some challenges, such as reduced fetal movements towards the end of her pregnancies, Lizzie sought reassurance from the hospital through CTG monitoring.
We delve into topics such as after birth pains, breastfeeding, placental encapsulation, and Lizzie's personal experience with postpartum rage. Overall, Lizzie's story sheds light on the benefits of personalised care and support during the birthing process.
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In today's episode we interview Matilda, a mum of three babies born at home and a midwife/nurse by trade.
After Matilda finished her degree she worked inside hospitals and was a second midwife for women who gave birth at home. Once she fell pregnant she knew this was the way she wanted to give birth.
After working within the system and seeing medicalised birth, Matilda talks about the vicarious trauma she had and how she worked through this during her pregnancies and births.
Each of Matilda's three births unfolds as a unique narrative, showcasing the remarkable diversity and beauty inherent in the birthing process. From the evolving pace of her labors to the profound intuition guiding her every decision, Matilda's story underscores the transformative power of embracing the birth experience that resonates most deeply with each individual.Links:
Place and Space in relation to Childbirth ResearchThe First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother Hardcover - by Heng Ou Core & Floor Restore Birth DebriefSupport the show
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In today's episode we talk to Lauren about her two birth experiences. Lauren shares her journey with work from being an instagram influencer and a travel photographer, to pivoting during COVID into the events space and now really leaning into motherhood and being more aligned with her values.
Lauren's Instagram makiathebabyjournal
Lauren talks about trying to choose a care provider that worked around her travel/work for her first pregnancy. Lauren chose GP shared care and decided to give birth in the hospital system. Lauren went into labour spontaneously at 39+5 weeks and experienced a long labour where her cervix recoiled and after 30 hours, she opted for an epidural and had an instrumental birth. Throughout our discussion, Lauren addresses the systemic challenges within the maternity system that contributed to her birth trauma.
In her second pregnancy, Lauren sought a new model of care and was welcomed into the MGP program. As she laboured at home, her MGP midwife made a crucial home visit. In that moment, Lauren made the decision to stay home to give birth, supported by her trusted midwife.
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Info on Fentanyl What is an Epidural Effects of maternally administered fentanyl QLD GOV info on epidurals 2021 Mothers & Babies report - Analgesia Cochrane Review - EpiduralsSecond stage of labour & epidurals Cervical Recoiling - Dr Sara Wickham Ina May's Guide to ChildbirthDivided by Annabel SowemimoSupport the show
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In today's episode we interviewed Kristyn, who is a mum of two and the president of Homebirth Australia.
Homebirth Australia Website Homebirth Australia Instagram Kristyn's Instagram
Kristyn planned to birth her first baby at home with her private midwife. When Kristyn was 36+6 weeks pregnant she went to hospital with pain on her left side. After a long and painful wait, Kristyn's appendix ruptured resulting in an emergency caesarean under general anaesthesia. Kristyn experienced breastfeeding trauma due to the inadequate care she received from staff within the hospital as she wanted to breastfeed whilst her baby was in the NICU.
Kristyn recounts her journey through the heartbreak of an ectopic pregnancy during her second conception. After a year of trying, Kristyn conceived again and gave birth to her second baby (HBAC) in the comfort of her own home.
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In today's episode, we had the privilege of chatting with Jodie regarding her transformative journey through two distinct birth experiences. During her initial pregnancy, Jodie opted for GP-shared care within a hospital setting, encountering an unforeseen intervention during labour that hindered her desired water birth.
Birth in Bloom Website (Doula)@birthinbloom_Midwife - @Rangimariemidwife
Through meticulous research, the unwavering support of a dedicated doula, and active participation in a hypnobirthing course, she made the informed choice to pursue a homebirth. Jodie navigated through prodromal labor before her designated due date, ultimately delivering two weeks later compared to her first experience - providing insights into her mindset during this period.
By thoughtfully curating her birth team, comprising her partner, doula, and private midwife, Jodie successfully realised the water birth she had long envisioned.
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In today's episode, we had the privilege of interviewing Deannah who shares her journey through three unique birth experiences.
Acute PPHManagement of PPHRecognising who is at risk of PPH: targeting anemic women and scoring systems for clinical use. PPH info Comparing the odds of PPH in planned homebirth against planned hospital birth: results of an observational study of over 500,000 maternities in the UKIncidence, trends & severity of primary PPH in Australia: A population-based study using Victorian Perinatal Data Collection data for 764 244 births Risk of Severe PPH in low-risk childbearing women in NZ: exploring the effect of place of birth and comparing 3rd stage management of labor.
Deannah's first two births were within the MGP program, where she faced challenges such as unwanted interventions and unfamiliar midwives during the birth of her first baby. She discusses how she realised she suffered from postnatal depression (PND), postnatal anxiety (PNA), and postpartum rage (PPR)following her first birth.
In her second pregnancy, Deannah took a proactive approach by researching and securing the support of a known midwife who respected her wishes for a hands-off approach during labour, despite experiencing a postpartum haemorrhage.
Upon relocating to NSW, Deannah encountered limited options for care models due to her location, prompting her to carefully consider her choice of care provider, especially given her higher risk of postpartum haemorrhage. Ultimately, Deannah opted for a private midwife for her third birth, which took place at home. The skilled midwife's expertise proved invaluable as she effectively managed Deannah's postpartum haemorrhage in the comfort of her own home.
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In today's episode, we had the honour of speaking with Courtney, who shared with us her personal journey through two contrasting birth experiences, her role as a doula, and the challenges of managing her own business while caring for her young children. Courtney opened up about her experience with prolapse following her first birth, shedding light on a topic often shrouded in silence.
Raised in a belief system that painted birth as a traumatic event, Courtney's story is a testament to the transformative power of self-discovery and research. Through her exploration, she discovered the profound truth that birth can be a beautiful and empowering experience, leading her to make informed choices for her two births.
Our conversation delved into the pivotal role of care providers in shaping the birthing experience, contrasting the unwanted interventions in a birth centre setting with the intentional decision to have a homebirth for her second child. Courtney's narrative is a poignant reminder of the importance of advocating for one's own birthing preferences, following your intuition and embracing the journey of pregnancy and birth.Courtney's Links:
Courtney's Website - Journey to PostpartumCourtney's Instagram- @JourneytopostpartumLinks:
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Today, we had a heartfelt conversation with Jo about her two unique birth stories. Facing a breast cancer diagnosis, Jo and her partner initially planned to freeze embryos, but were surprised when Jo became pregnant naturally. Jo delves into the important decision-making process of choosing the right care provider for her first pregnancy and birth, ultimately opting for a private midwife and a hospital birth. At 42+5 weeks, Jo underwent an induction. For her second baby, despite a gestational diabetes diagnosis, Jo chose to give birth at home.
Midwife thinking - Rachel Reed - Gestational Diabetes Midwives' Cauldron Podcast - Gestational Diabetes (pregnancy perspective)Midwives' Cauldron Podcast - Gestational Diabetes (babies perspective)Benefits and harms associated with an increase in gestational diabetes diagnosis in Queensland, Australia: a retrospective cohort comparison of diagnosis rates, outcomes, interventions and medication use for two periods, 2011–2013 and 2016–2018, using a large perinatal database
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In today's episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Jordan, a midwife and first-time mum who made the decision to birth her baby at home.
Photographer - Caitlyn Hands (Stemmer) - Earthchild.photography Hunter Valley Homebirthers Facebook group Coulton Stoliar, S., Dahlen, H. G., & Sheehan, A. (2023). A national survey of Australian midwives’ birth choices and outcomes. Women and Birth, 36(2).Coulton Stoliar, S., Dahlen, H. G., & Sheehan, A. (2022). Insider knowledge as a double-edged sword: an integrative review of midwives' personal childbearing experiences. BMC pregnancy and childbirth, 22(1), 640. PANDA https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-05/171663_perinatal_anxiety_and_depression_australia.pdfBlack Dog Institute Gidget Foundation
We chat to Jordan about her journey to conceive which involved taking Letrozole to help support ovulation. Jordan shared her experience of a swift 6-hour labour, culminating in the beautiful birth of her son in a birth pool.
Notably, Jordan encountered a unique challenge during the third stage of labor, as she experienced Vasovagal Syncope while attempting to deliver the placenta. This occurrence was attributed to the presence of a bilobed placenta situated behind her cervix, a condition known as Cervical Shock Syndrome. Our discussion further delved into Jordan's profound thoughts and emotions surrounding the hospital system, as well as the reasons that guided her decision to embrace the path of a homebirth.
Join us as we explore the intricacies of Jordan's experience, gaining valuable insights into the world of midwifery and the transformative power of making informed choices during the birthing process.
Jordan documented her whole pregnancy and birth on her instagram page - Fromwomb_toworld
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In this episode we speak with Bel who delves into the transformative power of breathwork, particularly a parasympathetic nasal breathing technique, in managing stress and fostering authentic responses.
Bel's breathwork sessions Australian Breathwork Association Reconnected 2LifeDoulaIt Takes a Village Midwifery
During the episode we explore parallels between breathwork and childbirth, highlighting the importance of expressing and validating emotions. Bel also shares the story of her homebirth where she take us through a long back labour that left her feeling physically traumatised, and she emphasises the importance of being adequately supported in your postpartum period, while also allowing yourself time to process your birth. She takes us through her journey towards healing herself out of a freeze state and survival mode, and how breathwork was a huge facilitator in this healing process.
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Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Hayley as she opens up about her transformative journey through two distinct birth experiences.
Amidst the challenges of navigating pregnancy during the COVID era, Hayley reflects on the profound effects of fragmented care on the birthing process. Following a pivotal moment during her first labour, Hayley made a decision to embrace a new approach to care for her second pregnancy – opting for a homebirth supported by a private midwife.
In a remarkable turn of events, Hayley's second labour presented an unexpected twist as her baby arrived breech. With unwavering support and expertise from her dedicated midwife, Hayley's breech birth unfolded smoothly and safely within the comfort of her home.Links:
Breech Presentation - The Evolution of Management The Midwives Book Australia's Mothers and Babies Report Women's Experiences of Planing a Vaginal Breech Birth in Australia The Evidence on: Breech Birth What was the Canadian Term Breech Trial? RANZCOG - Management of Breech Birth Term Breech Trial Birthing Instincts Term Breech Trial The Term Breech Trial Ten Years on: Primun Non Nocere? The Great Birth Rebellion Breech without borders ReTeach Breech - Dr StuSupport the show
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In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Ell, who shares her remarkable journey through four unique birth stories. As a midwifery student, Ell's exposure to homebirth during a placement sparked a profound realisation – she wanted to bring her children into the world in the comfort of her own home. However, her first pregnancy took an unexpected turn when a scan revealed issues with her son's bowel, leading to Ell and her partner testing positive as carriers of Cystic Fibrosis (CF). As a result, complications arose, preventing Ell from having a homebirth for her first child. Undeterred, Ell went on to successfully birth her next three babies at home, embracing the empowering experience of homebirth.
Cystic Fibrosis info - https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.au/about/
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