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The Great Birth Rebellion

by Dr Melanie Jackson

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Date	Combined Rank	Apple Podcasts
Oct 27	#196	#196
Oct 22	#155	#155
Oct 20	#149	#149
Oct 19	#154	#154
Oct 18	#156	#156
Oct 17	#165	#165
Oct 16	#172	#172
Oct 15	#143	#144
Oct 14	#138	#138

Latest episodes

Episode 226 - Is my baby moving normally during pregnancy

October 25, 2026 · 48 min

Is my baby moving normally during pregnancy? One of the most common questions pregnant women ask. 15% of women report reduced movement of their baby at some point during their pregnancy, but what are normal movements? How do you monitor…
Episode 225 - Understanding The Labour Process

October 18, 2026 · 53 min

Mel is talking all about the labour process. The focus is on how you can identify and understand labour and how it progresses so you can be prepared for each part of it. We start from early labour all the way through to pushing out your…
Episode 224 - Navigating Twin Pregnancy and Birth options - Part Two

October 11, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

Natasha found out she was pregnant with twins at her 21 week ultrasound. She already had her private midwife but had to pivot quickly in order to access the additional care she needed. Natasha gave birth to both of her babies vaginally…
Episode 223 - Navigating Twin Pregnancy and Birth options: Part One

October 4, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

Discovering you’re pregnant with twins comes with the weight of knowing that your pregnancy and birth care might look different to what you were hoping for. There are ways of navigating the maternity care system and curating your twin…
Episode 222 - How to get hot safely in pregnancy

September 27, 2026 · 31 min

You CAN have hot baths, heat packs, sauna and do intense exercise in pregnancy. Feeling hot during pregnancy is not a risk to your unborn baby, but hyperthermia for a prolonged period could be. You may have been told by your care provider…

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Episode 221 - Sex During Pregnancy

September 20, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

Everything changes when you are pregnant! Your body, brain, relationships, lifestyle AND of course, your sex life. Nobody tells you how to navigate this change or even if it’s safe to have sex when you’re pregnant. Some women have low sex…
Episode 220 - Shoulder Dystocia

September 13, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

Shoulder dystocia is an urgent situation during birth BUT there are some strategies that you can use to prevent it and some simple and minimally invasive interventions that can be used to manage it. Shoulder dystocia often fills women and…
Episode 219 - Restless Legs in Pregnancy

September 6, 2026 · 21 min

Restless legs is a circumstance in pregnancy where you feel an irresistible urge to move, stretch, kick your legs or walk around. It gets especially worse when at rest and in the evening and can cause you to have difficulty sleeping during…
Episode 218 - The Cascade of Intervention

August 30, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min

The cascade of intervention is a known and proven phenomenon within maternity care. More and more research is revealing that interventions have both intended and unintended consequences. In order to remedy the side-effects or unintended…
Episode 217 - Surviving and Thriving in Midwifery

August 23, 2026 · 59 min

We have to be honest about the reality that working in midwifery is an unsustainable role. The lucky ones land a job that doesn’t leave them mentally and morally exhausted after a day of working amongst a toxic workplace that doesn’t care…
Episode 216 - Childbirth for Children

August 16, 2026 · 23 min

It’s national science week in Australia from August 15th-23rd and the great birth rebellion podcast is on the program! In this episode, Mel and her 9 year old daughter Frida explain childbirth to your children. We explain the unique…
Episode 215 - Strategies to avoid tearing during birth

August 9, 2026 · 56 min

There are various strategies that you can start using today that will help to reduce the chances of your vulva or vagina tearing during childbirth. This episode lists the action that you, your care team and partner can use to help you try…

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About the show

You can have a GREAT pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience. You just need the information and strategies to make it happen. The Great Birth Rebellion podcast, hosted by Midwife Dr Melanie Jackson offers evidence- based information to help you make informed decisions about your maternity care. The Great Birth Birth Rebellion helps you get the best out of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. Want more? Follow along at @melaniethemidwife and @thegreatbirthrebellion on SM Subscribe to get access to the resources behind the episodes at melaniethemidwife.com and get your merch at thegreatbirthrebellion.com.