Birth Untethered5 Okt 2025

S1E4 Birth Untethered - Physiology After Birth; Skin to Skin, Breastfeeding Placentas, Cords and Blood

In this episode, Shellie and Kemi discuss the physiology of the immediate time after birth, the benefits of skin to skin and breastfeeding, protecting the birthing dyad in these precious and vitally important moments. We talk about placentas, umbilical cords and blood in both mothers and babies. What causes haemorrhage, what can we do naturally to help prevent it, manage if it does happen. We explore medical lack of logic in determining what a haemorrhage is in and out of the birth space, how keeping cords intact saves babies lives and promotes their long term health.If you would like to explore the further resources that we have available for deeper learning, join us over on patreon.https://www.patreon.com/c/birthuntethered/membershiphttps://www.patreon.com/c/birthuntethered/membership

Alongside this episode, you get the following benefits with patreon membership:Simple Truths - PDF of resources and links, research used in the episodeCollective Wisdom - PDF of resources and links, research used in the episode, physiology of immediate postpartum information booklet for parentsUntethered Rebels - - PDF of resources and links, research used in the episode, physiology of immediate postpartum information booklet for parents, untethered rebel version of the immediate postpartum information booklet, video tutorials on how to make butterfly and heart shaped cord ties. An invitation to the monthly zoom session with Shellie and Kemi for discussion, community forming, learning and questions. We hope to see you there!Find out more about the podcast and link to where else to find us https://www.theserenitydoula.co.uk/birthuntethered

You can also find us on Instagram:

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S2E16 - Mechanical Induction - Balloon Catheters, Dilation Rods - Part 2

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S2E15 - Mechanical Induction - Balloon Catheters, Dilation Rods - Part 1

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S2E12 - The Intervention of Late Pregnancy Surveillance and Hormonal Changes in Late Pregnancy

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S2E11 - Are the reasons for induction evidence based - part 2

In this episode Shellie and Kemi continue thier discussion about the many reasons given to people to end their pregnancies before their bodies and babies are ready. They go through the reasons and dis...

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S2E10 - Are the Reasons Being Given For Induction Evidence Based - Part 1

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