Episode 27 with Rhia from Benalla. Part two: birth over 42 weeks, MGP program and accessing lactation support in postpartum as a rural woman
Update: 2020-11-30
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This is part 2 of Rhia’s story. Part one can be heard in episode 26, wherein Rhia shares her journey to conception and through prenatal care. Rhia is a mother, photographer, wife and powerhouse self advocate. We heard part of Rhia’s story in episode 17 when I interviewed Rhia’s wife Claire about her work as a rural homebirth midwife but first heard from Rhia herself in part 1 - episode 26. Rhia epitomised strength. She shared how she maintained her strength through an assisted conception journey and through meeting with the restrictions placed upon birthing people in institutionalised birthing structures. Rhia reminded us all in episode 26 that you can say no and you can interrogate why practitioners are recommending different care pathways.
Now on episode 27 we hear Rhia’s birth and postpartum story. She shares how she went into labour at home and that travelling in labour can impact progress. She shares how she found breastfeeding support within her rural context and overcame supply difficulties through sourcing breast milk donations. Rhia is a great source of advice for rural women, reminding us that although we’re isolated there are still ways and means to source the care and support we need.
Now on episode 27 we hear Rhia’s birth and postpartum story. She shares how she went into labour at home and that travelling in labour can impact progress. She shares how she found breastfeeding support within her rural context and overcame supply difficulties through sourcing breast milk donations. Rhia is a great source of advice for rural women, reminding us that although we’re isolated there are still ways and means to source the care and support we need.
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