Dr Melanie Jackson (Midwife,PhD)
Host of the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast
Evidence based resources for pregnancy, birth and postpartum
The maternity care system has not properly equipped us to value physiology or practice relationship-based care
- Restricted access to continuity of care
- Birth is medicalised and hospitalised
- Midwives want to provide better care
- Policy and workplace culture govern practice
- Informed consent is a farse
- Intervention is taking over physiology
Melanie is here to equip you with information and resources to help you break out of the restrictions placed on maternity care providers and reclaim physiological birth
How Melanie can help you

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Dr Melanie Jackson
I’m 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. I have an academic research background and an eye and ear for research. I love turning the research into easy-to-consume packets of information.
Completing a PhD in midwifery, supporting women and having 2 home births of my own have highlighted the stark difference between what women want, what evidence shows and what the mainstream maternity care system is offering. My mission is to help you by providing evidence-based resources for pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
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Products and Services

The Assembly of Rebellious Midwives
Join a community of rebels and get access to an online database of case study discussions, submit your own and join live sessions with Mel.

The Convergence of Rebellious Midwives
Once a year Mel throws the most unique midwifery conference, aimed to replenish the midwifery soul and learn from experts in the field.

The Mentorship into Private Practice
Mel runs a year-long mentorship to help midwives in Australia transition into or better establish their private practice. Doors only open once a year.

Pharmacology and Diagnostics
Mel has teamed up with Dr Kirsten Small to provide monthly training sessions focused on pharmacology and diagnostics for midwives.