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In the May Collective lesson, I indulged my inner nerd and explored the evolution of birth knowledge through books. I also discovered rampant plagiarism 🤣 For those who think that the stealing and sharing (without citation) of other people's work is a new 'social media' phenomenon. Nope! Here is just one example from popular books of their time. It is likely that Culpeper got his words from someone else because he translated books into English. Citations only really appeared in midwifery textbooks in the 1990s (after the emergence of 'evidence-based practice') and are still largely absent from parent education books.You can find more birth-related information on my blog, podcast, YouTube, articles, books, courses and collective at www.rachelreed.website or via the links in my bio.With the code PLACENTA20, you get 20% off my Childbirth Physiology Course until midnight TODAY (May 12th, AEST).With the code PLACENTA20, you get 20% off my Childbirth Physiology Course until midnight on May 12th, AEST.With the code PLACENTA20, you get 20% off my Childbirth Physiology Course until midnight on May 12th, AEST.With the code PLACENTA20, you get 20% off my Childbirth Physiology Course until midnight on May 12th, AEST.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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