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Bringing you the information you thought you'd get in your antenatal appointments, but didnt.
The birth-ed podcast opens up conversations about all aspects of pregnancy, birth and parenthood, with the World's leading women's health & parenting experts- from Midwives to Obstetricians, Doulas to Activists.
Host and founder of birth-ed, Megan Rossiter is your warm guide, a gentle holding hand through these vulnerable moments of pregnancy, birth and parenting. If you want to feel safe, nurtured and fully informed in your birth preparation, you're in the right place.
Through inspiring, informative and sometimes challenging conversations, Megan leaves no stone unturned when it comes to preparing you for your pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
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C-section recovery is one of those subjects that is rarely mentioned before you experience it. So this week, I’ve got together with Clare Bourne, a pelvic health physiotherapist, to talk you through what you need to know to recover well. We cover everything from how to get out of bed in those first few hours, to exercise, to long term recovery and scar massage. For more information on Caesarean Sections, see Season 2 Episode 6 - Caesarean Birth with Consultant Obstetrician, Florence Wilc...
Many parents feel that they have to pick a side on the feeding debate - breast or bottle. But the reality is that often families find themselves a compromise, whether that is adding an occasional bottle to their routine, or switching to formula during the day, and breastfeeds when mum gets home from work. Despite this, information about how to go about mixed or combination feeding has been scarce, until now. My guest this week, Lucy Ruddle IBCLC, is author of a guide to mixed feeding, Mixed U...
With social media platforms increasingly censoring candid images of birth and women’s bodies, I got together this week with The Naked Doula, Emma Armstrong, to talk about why we need to see real women’s experiences online. Our wide-ranging chat touches on using the correct words for female anatomy in schools, how we set realistic expectations for birth, and how reconnecting with your body through periods, birth and the menopause is truly empowering.Emma Armstrong is a mother, a birth coach an...
Continuous Foetal Monitoring can be uncomfortable, anxiety-inducing or misleading, but there’s plenty of evidence for its use, right? That’s the question Dr. Kirsten Small set out to answer after her long career in obstetrics. Her research led her to question everything about trace monitoring, from the case for low and high risk differentials to how centralised monitoring changes care in the birth room.In this episode, I’m speaking to Kirsten about her findings, and how you can make an inform...
The Birth-ed Method is finally here. After years of supporting 10,000s of families preparing for their births using hypnobirthing, it’s time for birth-ed to wave that chapter goodbye, and introduce- The Birth-ed Method.The 4 pillars of the Birth-ed Method, Mind, Body, Choices & Communication provide you with a deep & holistic preparation for birth and early parenthood. There’s no point in knowing your choices, if you don’t feel confident enough to communicate what you want. ...
Modern Maternity Care has a tendency to separate conception, pregnancy, birth, feeding & parenting. But there is a thread that runs from one through to another. The choices you make and experiences you have during and prior to birth have a direct impact on your postnatal experience.In this episode, we join the dots. What can we do or consider now, ahead of birth, to prepare for the 'fourth trimester' and beyond?An important aspect of the new Birth-ed Method, start here to get yourself thi...
Decision making is a guaranteed part of your pregnancy, birth and postnatal experience. But it can feel like a massive responsibility when you're not really sure where to start. It's often much easier to just 'do as you're told.. often, you don't even realise you've GOT a choice in the first place.This episode is one you can come back to, time and time again, any time you're feeling stuck, any time you're facing a big decision.. And use it to guide you to make confident choices that feel righ...
I was once told that we should only be sharing with women 'positive birth stories'.. But as the years have gone by, I've supported 10,000s of families in their birth prep, I realised that perhaps it's not quite that simple. Dive with me into the nuances of this conversation, discover how to use birth stories as a way of deepening your understanding of birth, building your confidence and helping you to make choices for your own experience. Consider the clarity, processing and freedom sharing y...
BIG NEWS.I'm expecting!Expecting a NEW SEASON of The Birth-ed Podcast (and hey, did you spot the new look?)A season that once again dives deep into the things you'd expect to learn in your antenatal appointments.. but don't! C-section recovery, fetal monitoring, mixed feeding, hospital birth.. there's so much incoming and it's going to be GOOD.Launching with a MINI series on Monday 22nd April and Season 4 launching proper on Friday 26th.. make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss a thing....
It's a solo episode from me this week, talking in detail about birth plans.. let's explore together-Can you really plan for birth?Why bother?What to include?How to write one?What to do with it?Please subscribe, rate and review! So we can get this vital info to as many parents to be as we can!______________________SPONSORSThis episode is sponsored by Little List Start your list with Little List today!Join the Birth-ed Online CourseJoin the BUMP CLUB FREEFollow us on Instagram____________...
It's a solo episode from me this week, talking in detail about pain in birth.. let's explore together-What causes pain in labour?What does birth feel like?What is the purpose of pain in birth?Why most conversations about pain relief have got totally the wrong angle!Which elements of this are within our control?Everything you need to know, before you can even start considering what sort of pain relief options you might like to use in labour.Please subscribe, rate and review! So we can get this...
In today's episode, Osteopath Laura Tilson & I share a little insight into the practice of Osteopathy. Something you may have heard recommended for pregnancy or for your baby. In this episode we explore:What actually IS Osteopathy?What happens in an apptDifference between Osteo, physiotherapy & chiropracticPregnancy Pelvic Pain (What causes it, how to treat it)Cranial Osteopathy for the newbornReflux & causes in infantsThe benefits of finding a problem's root cause vs covering up ...
Pregnancy Sickness is often a welcome and exciting sign of early pregnancy. But knowing what is 'normal' and what's NOT can be hard to navigate. In today's episode I am joined by Dr Caitlin Dean, Nurse Specialist Researcher into HG & Chairperson of the charity Pregnancy Sickness Support. Caitlin & I have worked together on many contexts over the years and this topic is one very close to my heart, having suffered with HG twice myself.In this episode we explore:What's the differenc...
1If you are hoping to breastfeed your baby, it's really important to prepare yourself for what to expect. In this episode I am joined by Breastfeeding Specialist Midwife, Shaheda Khan. Shaheda provides one to one support in person and online and offers tons of free support via her website and social media ‘Mother Shaheda’. In this episode, Shaheda and I explore:What can you do to prepare for breastfeeding?How can you get breastfeeding off to a good start?The politics, culture and systems that ...
Matresence is the period of growth and transition in the early years in becoming a mother. Whilst turmoil and identity shifts are expected in 'adolescence', it's only recently that such shifts have been recognised and validated in our becoming of a mother too. In this episode I am joined by Zoe Blaskey, transformational coach, founder of Motherkind and host of The Motherkind Podcast. In this episode, Zoe and I explore:What is matresence, what causes it and how long does it last?What...
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 caesareanH...
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 thro...
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.Join the Birth-ed Online CourseJoin the BUMP CLUB FREEFollow us on Instagram_____________________________Support the Show.
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 decisio...
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. Double check that you're subscribed and we will see you every Friday right here in your usual podcast app.Support the Show.
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Great podcast for pregnancy
I've learnt more with each hour of your podcasts than any book I've read. I've been totally converted from feeling afraid to feeling empowered in my 1st pregnancy. Thank you for all the knowledge and experiences you share. It would be great to see an episode on "breast is best" v bottle feeding.
insightful, evidence based and heart warming! thank you!