Dr Rachel Reed
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Last reminder peeps. Doors to the Reclaiming Childbirth Collective close at the end of today (11.59pm 30th September 2022). Then all the good things begin flowing... lessons, Q&As, community forum, etc. 🥰Esther 'actively managing' the placenta. She clearly didn't pay attention to the first lesson in the Reclaiming Childbirth Collective learning library. 😂The Reclaiming Childbirth Collective doors close 11.59pm 30th September AEST. I'm locking in the Founder members so we can get started. If you want to be a part of building this community - and get monthly Lessons and Q&A Sessions (CPD hours ahoy)... get yourself in the door. 🧐1. My maternal Grandmother MaryA sneak peek inside the Reclaiming Childbirth Collective 🤩I asked the collective Waitlist for topic suggestions and placentas won the top spot 🤩 So the first lesson in the Learning Library will be all about birthing the placenta - variations, complications and addressing the big question about TIME (how long is too long).Top Posts
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Birthing the Placenta: women’s decisions and experiences
We have just published new research findings. You can access the full journal article free here: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth There has been a lot of research exploring the outcomes related to interventions during the birth of the placenta. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Australia, birth, midwifery, placenta, research
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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
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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