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The Virtual Midwife

A podcast for the thinking woman, not afraid to question the current policy based maternity system. Hosted by the Virtual Midwife, Karen Wilmot who left hospital work to unlearn everything she knew an... Read more

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12: Placenta Previa

12: Placenta Previa

It is always a concern if you have been diagnosed with placenta preavia, especially if you are hoping to have a natural ... Read more

21 Jul 2018

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7: Childless not by Choice

7: Childless not by Choice

While this is a podcast for pregnant women there are just as many women who want to be pregnant and cannot, or who are w... Read more

19 May 2018

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6: Intuition as a tool during pregnancy and birth

6: Intuition as a tool during pregnancy and birth

"The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honours... Read more

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1: Book review Birthing from Within

1: Book review Birthing from Within

Season 3 is all about which books to ready during pregnancy, and first up is Birthing from Within by Pam England and Rob... Read more

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8: The Virtual International Day of the Midwife - Annette Dalsgaard

8: The Virtual International Day of the Midwife - Annette Dalsgaard

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9: The Virtual International Day of the Midwife - Chris Woodhouse

9: The Virtual International Day of the Midwife - Chris Woodhouse

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11: Ancient Art Midwifery

11: Ancient Art Midwifery

Midwifery is a sacred art and through it we honour those who came before us. Our generation did not invent the right to ... Read more

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10: The Virtual International Day of the Midwife - Jane Houston

10: The Virtual International Day of the Midwife - Jane Houston

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11: The Virtual International Day of the Midwife - Halima Musa Abdul

11: The Virtual International Day of the Midwife - Halima Musa Abdul

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7: How to avoid an unnecessary episiotomy

7: How to avoid an unnecessary episiotomy

It's an uncomfortable conversation. You may be told that a cut is better than a tear but a tear sounds terrifying! A rec... Read more

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5: How your beliefs and expectations about birth will impact the way you experience birth

5: How your beliefs and expectations about birth will impact the way you experience birth

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10 Apr 2019

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15: Top 10 FAQ about labor

15: Top 10 FAQ about labor

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2: Let's talk about birth plans

2: Let's talk about birth plans

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1: The Surfing Midwife

1: The Surfing Midwife

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16: How to avoid purple pushing

16: How to avoid purple pushing

So often, ladies will feedback to me that they “did not know how to push” or that they they were told that they were “do... Read more

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10: Real Food for Pregnancy

10: Real Food for Pregnancy

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13: Elective C/Section

13: Elective C/Section

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3: Rhythmic drumming

3: Rhythmic drumming

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21 Apr 2018

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2: Childbirth Without Fear Book Review

2: Childbirth Without Fear Book Review

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7: The Virtual International Day of the Midwife - Susana Ku

7: The Virtual International Day of the Midwife - Susana Ku

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