The Great Birth Rebellion

Dr Melanie Jackson

You can have a GREAT pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience. You just need the information and strategies to make it happen. The Great Birth Rebellion podcast, hosted by Midwife Dr Melanie Jackson offers evidence- based information to help you make informed decisions about your maternity care. The Great Birth Birth Rebellion helps you get the best out of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. Want more? Follow along at @melaniethemidwife and @thegreatbirthrebellion on SM Subscribe to get access to the resources behind the episodes at melaniethemidwife.com and get your merch at thegreatbirthrebellion.com.

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The Great Birth Rebellion

Episodes (182)

Sunday Episode 191 - Optimal cord management
Sun Feb 15th Episode 190 - When do I NEED an obstetrician?
Sun Feb 8th Episode 189 - Midwives Save Lives

The Great Birth Rebellion

Feb 22, 2026
1¼ hours
92 MB

The umbilical has a purpose in the minutes following your baby’s birth. Leaving it intact enhances the health of your baby and assists in the transition to breathing air. In this episode, Mel explains what the cord does in the minutes following birth and what happens to your baby if this transition is interrupted. Mel also covers the special circumstances of collecting cord blood, what if your baby needs resuscitation, keeping the cord intact after a caesarean and cord blood banking. This episode is all about optimal management of the umbilical cord. Other episodes that relate to...

The Great Birth Rebellion

Episode 191 - Optimal cord management

Dr Melanie Jackson

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