Joelene - positive birth through Midwifery Group Practice (MGP), innate ability and unwavering trust in women's ability to birth, physiological labour, birth and placenta delivery

Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of The Mama Village. I am your host, Ellen. Today, we have the privilege of hearing Joelene’s remarkable story of natural and unmedicated birth, guided by the Midwifery Group Practice (known as MGP) at her local hospital. Joelene’s narrative is a testament to the innate ability and unwavering trust in women’s ability to birth, she shares her profound belief that birth is a natural phenomenon deeply ingrained in our biology. Through her experience, Joelene invites us to challenge societal perceptions surrounding childbirth and embrace the inherent wisdom of our bodies. She beautifully illustrates how the supportive care provided by midwives empowers women to tap into their innate birthing instincts and embrace the journey. So join me, as Joelene shares her empowering birth story, reminding us all of the innate strength within every woman and the miraculous beauty of bringing new life into the world. If you would like to share your positive pregnancy, birth, postpartum and motherhood story, please send an email to [email protected] If you like the show, please subscribe and leave a review on your podcast platform. Please also let me know what you want to hear on the podcast. This podcast is designed to inform and educate you on all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum and motherhood and get you excited for birth and that transition from maiden to mother. So it is so important that you share with me what you want to hear from the podcast so that I can help you and we can contribute to the positive birth movement together. Instagram @the.mamavillage Email: [email protected] For Music: https://soundcloud.com/emotionetoile/kevin-macleod-easy-day-no-copyright-music-103 Disclaimer: In this episode, I reference Group B Strep statistics as an example to demonstrate the fear tactics and language often used my medical providers to ensure compliance by women with their recommendations. This was an example only of the language that can be used to create fear. For accurate evidence-based information regarding Group B Strep, I highly encourage you to listen to this episode on The Great Birth Rebellion podcast - https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2147792078   Postpartum support services: https://panda.org.au/ https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/support/other-support-services Another great option to consider is a postpartum doula to hold and support you as you transition into motherhood. Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, and this is not medical advice. Any information discussed in this podcast should not replace the advice of your professional healthcare provider. This podcast is designed for general information only and is not specific to individual needs. Please seek advice from your professional healthcare provider if you have any concerns regarding your pregnancy, birth or postpartum.