#28 The Relaxation Response & Birth
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In this episode Peter and Karen talk about why relaxation techniques are so important for birth.
Birth Preparation
#25 The Wonders of the Female Pelvis with Fiona Hallinan
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This episode is all about exploring the wonders of the Female pelvis. Karen and Fiona share their passion for the Pelvis and how it adapts in birth. They go on to discuss how birthing women and people can prepare their pelvis to create space for birth, because after all, birth is all about creating space.
#21 Understanding Pain in Labour
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In this episode, Karen discusses the two different approaches and perceptions of pain in labour. These are the medical approach where pain in labour is seen as dysfunctional and something to be ‘fixed’, and the holistic (midwifery) approach where it is seen as a functional discomfort that is purposeful and therefore important to ‘work with’. It is …
#17 Oxytocin and its impact on birth
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Dr Sarah Buckley is a GP/family physician with qualifications in GP-obstetrics and family planning. In this podcast, she talks about oxytocin and its impact on birth.
#16 – Pregnancy Yoga
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In Episode 16 of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast Calmbirth Director, Karen McClay talks to our wonderful Calmbirth Educators and Yoga Instructors, Maja Batista and Karen Shlegeris about the benefits of pregnancy yoga in preparation for labour and birth.
#12 Creating a safe, calm and private environment in the fourth trimester
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Discussion with Psychologist Rachel Bridge about creating a safe, calm and private environment in the fourth trimester.
#11 Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)
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Discussion with Hazel Keedle, a Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) Researcher and Lecturer and Academic Course Advisor of the Bachelor of Midwifery and PhD candidate in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University
#10 Breech Birth with Andrew Bisits
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Tune in to this episode of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast with Director Calmbirth, Karen McClay, who chats with the leading obstetrician here in Australia on breech birth delivery, Dr Andrew Bissett.
#7 Choosing the best model of care for your pregnancy and birth goals
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In this episode I chat with Professor Hannah Dahlen for Western Sydney University about the importance of choosing the best model of care and the right caregiver to support you with your wishes for your pregnancy and birth. We talk about why this decision is so important and what the latest research is showing. Happy …
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#6 THE BIRTH MAP & Making informed decisions about birth.
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In this episode I Chat with Catherine Bell, a Birth Cartographer @birthmapping, about her book “The Birth Map”.