Episode 214 - Spicy Question Time with Mel

It’s spicy Friday but on a Monday! In this episode Mel answers listener questions in this unscripted, off-the-cuff, unfiltered Q&A session submitted straight from her social media followers. She tackles burning birth questions and hot topics, including: 08:32 – To protect the perineum or not when pushing? How to know when to do it and when not to do it? 14:18 – How can we protect our oxytocin when transferring from home to hospital? 19:50 – Do you think that posterior labour that's not supported properly leads to unnecessary intervention and caesareans? 28:28 – How often is position breech missed resulting in a surprise breech birth? 44:13 – What's your view on the removal of the 5,000 hours for private midwives 49:20 – Why do midwives push on your uterus after birth with no warning or cause? Can I say no? 53:11 – Does birth impact breastfeeding? 55:16 – Does a physiological third stage have to be a lotus birth? 01:06:03 – Tips on how to support neurodiverse women in labour with sensory issues in hospital. In this episode Mel mentions: The Convergence of Rebellious Midwives 2027 tickets here! The Assembly Waitlist Episode 153 - How to avoid tearing during childbirth Episode 197 - Having a vaginal birth in hospital Episode 195 - The high powered hospital bag Episode 156 - Hypnobirthing! Can it really help? Episode 211 - Manage your labour pain with sterile water injections and hypnobirthing This episode has been generously sponsored by Poppy Child from @popthatmumma. She is offering great birth rebellion listeners 25% off the Birth box which includes the oxytocin bubble tracks. Use the code “Melanie” at the check out to claim your discount. Just go to hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/birthbox Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwife If this podcast has improved your knowledge or pregnancy, birth or postpartum journey please consider thanking us financially by leaving a tip to support the ongoing work of this podcast. Disclaimer The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it’s application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional. The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content. This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care. All transcripts are generated by ai and may contain errors