Dr Rachel Reed
midwife • academic • writer • presenter
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Such a lovely surprise after a week of nursing a poorly elderly cat and watching bush fires rage across Australia. #IMexpo #midwifethinking #rachelreedI’ve just returned from a Gunnas Writing Retreat with @catherinedeveny We danced, we laughed, we swam, we ate fine food and we wrote and wrote. The best photo is the last one 😉#gunnaswritersretreatUPDATED POST: https://midwifethinking.com/2013/11/13/early-labour-and-mixed-messages/ #midwifethinking #rachelreed #midwife #midwifery #doula #birthdoula #studentmidwife #childbirtheducation #childbirthThe home office... although just as much work gets done on the sofa and in bed 😆 #writing #midwifethinkingWriting at home means I get to hang out with this happy little fellow - Flóki 😊 #writing #happycatUPDATED POST: https://midwifethinking.com/2017/02/03/understanding-and-assessing-labour-progress/ It is fairly easy to stop using 'stages of labour' language and something small we can all do to help shift birth back to women. #midwifethinking #rachelreed #midwife #midwifery #doula #birthdoula #studentmidwife #childbirtheducation #childbirth
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Research (Bias) and Maternity Care
Updated: July 2019 The childbearing experience has always been unpredictable and potentially dangerous. In response, humans have sought ways to create a sense of control and minimise danger. Practices (actions) aimed at creating a sense of control reflect the culture … Continue reading
