#369 Phases, Not Stages, of Labor - The Wisdom of Dr. Rachel Reed

A special treat today as Blyss and Dr. Stu chat with author, former midwife and wise woman, Rachel Reed, on reclaiming physiologic childbirth for those willing to listen. She recounts a bit of the history of what happened to diminish midwives, the original birth-keepers, and the medicalized takeover by those with no connection to tradition. She reminds us that physiologic birth includes pathology but not the iatrogenic mistreatment that hospital birth and obstetricians have wrought. Dr Stu shares some resume' inflation absurdity and takes to task a foolish Instagram personality.

About Dr. Rachel Reed:

Dr Rachel Reed is an author, educator, researcher, and international speaker. Rachel has over 20 years of experience attending births in a range of settings and circumstances, including independent homebirth midwifery. As a researcher, Rachel studies women’s experiences of birth and the influence of care-provider interactions. She has published widely in journals, magazines, and books. She is also the co-host of The Midwives’ Cauldron podcast and writes an award-winning blog. Rachel is an experienced educator, has designed and implemented midwifery degree programs in academia, and delivered workshops nationally and internationally. Her current focus is creating online education resources and facilitating her Reclaiming Childbirth Collective to support care providers and educators with evidence-based knowledge and community.

Key highlights:

• Success With Mono-Amniotic Twins Delivery
• Physiology of Childbirth
• Medical System Influence on Midwifery
• Impact of Caregivers on Birth Experience
• Rethinking Stages of Labor
• Framing Birth Through Rites of Passage
• Reevaluating Birthing Practices and Traditions
• Reclaiming Birth

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• Book: Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage: Weaving ancient wisdom with modern knowledge

Connect with Dr. Rachel Reed:

• Website: rachelreed.website
• Instagram: @dr.rachel.reed
• Email: rachel@wordwitch.press

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