Dr Melanie Jackson (Midwife,PhD)
Host of the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast
Evidence based resources to help you make informed choices during pregnancy, birth and postpartumĀ
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The key to a GREAT birth is to beĀ prepared
- How to access the care provider that suits your needs
- What is the best birth location for you?
- What to do if you feel pressured or coerced by your care provider
- Where do you find detailed and research based information
- How to make choices that are best for you and your baby
- How do you have a great pregnancy and birth?
Want to have a great birth?
Imagine feeling confident, in control and fully informed when you meet labour and birth.
Your birth can be GREAT, but there are essential elements that increase the chance of your birth going to plan and in you experiencing a GREAT birth. It doesn't happen by chance for most women.
Get Access to Mel's Great Birth Masterclass by clicking hereThe Great Birth Rebellion Podcast
Hosted by Dr Melanie Jackson and her slew of maternity care experts, The Great Birth Rebellion Podcast seeks to communicate current evidence on pregnancy, birth and postpartum topics to help you make informed decisions about your maternity care.Ā
Each episode comes with a list of resources that were used to create every episode. Register to get access to the research behind the episodes.
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Dr Melanie Jackson
Iām Mel (a.k.a Melanie the Midwife) a Midwife, mother, academic and podcast host. I've been a private Midwife in Australia for over 16 years and support women as their Midwife through their pregnancy, birth and postpartum. In addition to this I have an academic research background and an eye and ear for research.Ā
Completing a PhD in midwifery, supporting mothers and having 2 home births of my own has highlighted the stark difference between what women want, what evidence shows and what the mainstream maternity care system is offering. Maternity services simply don't match womens or evidence standardsĀ
My mission is simple... I am Dedicated to helping you use pregnancy, birth and postpartum research to make informed decisions.
I'm way more than that though... find out more here
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Guide to a Great Birth
An online course that guides you through everything you need to have a great birth.