#442: Allegations Are Not Evidence With Paul Golden: A Man For All Seasons

#442: Allegations Are Not Evidence With Paul Golden: A Man For All Seasons

In this week’s episode, Blyss and Stu introduce Paul Golden, a maternal and neonatal medical and legal specialist, midwife, and international advocate. Together they discuss the intricacies and challenges of midwifery practice around the world. Paul highlights his experiences working in various countries, combating legal threats to midwives, and advocating for birthing rights, while emphasizing the need for legal awareness, protective documentation, and proactive measures to support midwives and promote safer childbirth practices globally.


About Paul Golden

Paul Golden, is a maternal–neonatal medical and legal specialist whose career spans clinical care, worldwide childbirth, and advocacy. Paul is a midwife and international legal advocate, a skilled tongue-tie release practitioner, and a dedicated naturopath. He also brings expertise as a mediator, lecturer, and author, weaving together science, tradition, and legal insight to protect and elevate the practice of midwifery worldwide.


Website: LinkedIn.com/in/goldenpaul

Instagram: @Active.birth


Discussed in This Episode

Paul Golden: Midwifery and Advocacy

Legal Aspects and Advocacy in Midwifery

Challenges in Maternal Healthcare Systems

The Abuse of Peer Review Systems

Gunny Sacking: Silencing Whistleblowers

Lisa Barra's Legal Struggles

Ricardo Jones: A Targeted Midwife

The Double Standards in Home Births

Legal and Spiritual Advice for Midwives


Mentioned in this Episode

Human Rights and Birth Choices In the Balkans

Book: Keeping Midwives Safe: Practical Legal Advice and support for Midwives (Helpful Legal Advice Actions & Templates)

Book: Protect Your Practice: And Keep Your Clients Safe

Books on Gumroad: https://midwifemediator.gumroad.com/

Article: Criminalizing Natural Birth: An Interview with Ricardo Jones


Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care


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