Season 1
Episodes
Being 'with woman' while working in the system: part 2
Here is the 2nd part of this listener requested episode. Rachel and Katie delve into self-care, dealing with colleagues, Christmas albums, the concept of resilience in the birth-worker realm and various antics....
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Being 'with woman' while working in the system: part 1
In this long-awaited episode, Rachel and Katie get into the questions you've all been asking us; how to navigate, cope, and work within the system. In this 1st part, we look at spheres of influence, the gifts we can...
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Your questions answered #2 – Breech birth, galactogogues and more
In this episode we continue where we left you... on our cliffhanger question which we both love/hate to answer! Rachel & Katie also discuss twins and breech birth, galactogogues to increase milk supply and the...
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Your questions answered #1 – Tongue tie, induction of labour and more
In this episode, we answer your questions! You asked us a variety of questions, including "are tongues ties on the rise?" and "what actually bursts in labour, and is it really water?" We also discuss advanced maternal...
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The herstory of breastfeeding
On this episode of The Midwives' Cauldron we take a whistle-stop tour of breastfeeding over the years, stopping by to hear about some of the fascinating and peculiar 'herstories'. We learn how the corsets of the...
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Perineal bungles
In this episode, Katie tries to enjoy a cup of tea while Rachel disturbs her with a tale of perineal bungles. We delve into the government-backed interventions implemented in a misguided attempt to save women's...
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An interview with Jane Hardwicke Collings
In this episode, we have the absolute delight of interviewing Jane Hardwicke Collings about women's rites of passage and how they shape our lives. We pay particular attention to the peri-menopause and the role of...
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Induction of labour from the baby's perspective
Join us as we delve deeper into induction of labour through the early postnatal lens. We discuss the impact of induction on the baby, and on the mother's lactation, looking at ways to ensure all mothers and infants...
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The herstory of modern birth practices
In this episode, we take a step back in time and a short but deep dive into history from a female perspective. We explore how ideas about women and their bodies have led to the birthing practices we see today. We...
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Introducing the midwives and their cauldron
Welcome to episode 1, where we chat about how Rachel and Katie met, how our careers in midwifery evolved, and our plans for future podcast episodes. Join us as we invite you into our world of midwifery, education,...
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The Midwives' Cauldron – Trailer Season 1
Join Katie James RM, IBCLC and Dr. Rachel Reed RM, PhD as they hubble, bubble, toil and trouble their way through aspects of midwifery, birth, lactation and womanhood. Support the show...
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