EPISODE · Mar 15, 2021 · 41 MIN
Reclaiming childbirth as a rite of passage
from The Midwives' Cauldron · host Katie James and Dr Rachel Reed
In this episode Katie interviews Rachel Reed on her new book 'Reclaiming childbirth as a rite of passage'; from conception to birthing, including tea and toast at the end!LINKS:https://rachel-reed.website/reclaiming-childbirth-as-a-rite-of-passage/ ChaptersPart One: The WeftHerstory: an overview of the herstory of childbirth from early humans to the emergence of modern maternity systems.The legacy: how the legacy of herstory continues to influence the modern cultural landscape of childbirth.Blood mysteries: an exploration of women’s bodily rites of passage and how they are interrelated with the childbirth experience.Childbirth as a rite of passage: key elements of childbirth as a rite of passage and the role of care providers (setting the scene for Part Two).Part Two: The WeavePreparation: pregnancy and cultivating self-trust for birthSeparation: early labour and releasing the external worldLiminality: labour, betwixt and between, and transitionEmergence: birthing the baby and witnessing body wisdomIntegration: birthing the placenta and mother-baby enchantmentMedical birth rites: how to centre the woman when her childbirth rite of passage includes medical intervention.Head over to The Latch Revolution Podcast to continue the conversations with Katie James and Johanna Sargeant, IBCLCs Click here if you would like to find out more about Decoding The Suck and advance your clinical skills in lactation and suck assessment.Support the showResources & SupportGet Katie’s Milk Supply Confidence Kit — a free resource to help pregnant women, new parents and professionals feel calm, informed, and confident about breastfeeding.👉 Download here⭐Leave a ReviewEnjoying the podcast? Leave us a review and tell your friends!Want More from Katie and Rachel?– Katie’s website– Rachel’s website 🎶 Music by Joseph McDadeDisclaimerThe information shared in this podcast is for general educational purposes only and is not intended as medical or legal advice. Always consult with a qualified professional regarding individual health concerns.The Midwives’ Cauldron podcast does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information provided and accepts no liability for any loss or harm arising from reliance on this content.
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In this episode Katie interviews Rachel Reed on her new book 'Reclaiming childbirth as a rite of passage'; from conception to birthing, including tea and toast at the end! LINKS: https://rachel-reed.website/reclaiming-childbirth-as-a-rite-of-passage/ Chapters Part One: The Weft Herstory: an overview of the herstory of childbirth from early humans to the emergence of modern maternity systems.The legacy: how the legacy of herstory continues to influence the modern cultural landscape of chi...
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