Category Archives: opinion and thoughts

No Woman’s Land: a student midwife’s call (guest post)

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Dr Rachel Reed

I received the following from an Australian midwifery student who has agreed for me to publish the post anonymously.  Whilst it can be confronting, it is so important to listen to midwifery students with open ears and hearts. They see … Continue reading →

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Responsibilities in the mother-midwife relationship

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Dr Rachel Reed

Updated: April 2020 When I facilitate workshops with midwives and students, there is always a lot of discussion and debate about professional responsibilities in the mother-midwife relationship. These debates often get heated, and the complexities of legal, professional, and ethical issues … Continue reading →

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The Future of Midwifery and Homebirth in Australia?

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Dr Rachel Reed

Updated: April 2017 A lot of changes have occurred in Australian midwifery over the last few years, and I think many midwives and women are unsure or confused by them. I am going to attempt to make a clear and coherent summary … Continue reading →

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Feel the Fear and Birth Anyway

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Dr Rachel Reed

This is just a little post to ease me back into the blogging world (thesis finally submitted). As usual, the content is in response to a reoccurring issue and discussions with mothers and midwives. And I welcome your experiences and comments … Continue reading →

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ACM Homebirth Position Statement & Guidance: My response

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Dr Rachel Reed

The Australian College of Midwives have issued an Interim Homebirth Position Statement and Interim Guidance for Privately Practising Midwives along with a request for comments. Here is the response I have sent… As a privately practising midwife who attends homebirths … Continue reading →

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Judging Birth

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Dr Rachel Reed

This post is a little different to my usual posts (I apologise to those wanting some physiology and links to research). Instead, I have written about something that keeps cropping up in my conversations with mothers and birth workers. I … Continue reading →

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