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For more information on shoulder dystocia see my blog post: https://midwifethinking.com/2015/05/13/shoulder-dystocia-the-real-story/You can find my blog, podcast, YouTube, articles, books, courses and collective at www.rachelreed.website or via the link in my bio.I've recorded an audio version of my Big Babies blog post as an experiment for those who like to listen (also on YT). Let me know if you want more audio blog posts. You can find the written version in the usual place: https://midwifethinking.com/2019/09/02/big-babies-the-risk-of-care-provider-fear/We see echoes of this today in midwifery textbooks and knowledge.One of the hardest aspects of being a care provider or educator is managing our egos (I include myself here). We encourage pregnant women to develop self-knowledge, but we also need to develop our own self-knowledge. This is why I include these conversations, reflections and activities in my Reclaiming Childbirth Course.My paper copy arrived today. Another brilliant book by my mate Dr Sara Wickham. I've been waiting eagerly for this one to arrive. It is such an important topic, so many women have their birth experiences de-railed unnecessarily. As per tradition, I attempted to get a pet to participate in a photoshoot. As per tradition, I failed. 🤣 @drsarawickhamTop Posts
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Midwifery Practice During Birth: rites of passage and rites of protection
Finally I have completed my Phd! It took me six years – the last two mostly writing… and writing… and rewriting. Entire chapters did not make the final ‘cut’. There is so much more I wanted to say (and did) … Continue reading
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Tagged birth, cultural norms, medical paradigm, midwifery, midwifery practices, phd, research
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