Roomy In There
At an out of hours appointment because of some retained placenta tissue, after an extremely traumatic birth, I was examined with a speculum.
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Researching Mothers, as a Mother – with Laura
In this episode of the Birth Activist Podcast, Sam and Becki are joined by Laura to talk about her work with refugees and asylum seekers, and in particular the research work she has done interviewing ‘displaced’ mothers. We tackle sensitive issues such as racism, racial bias and colourism. Here is a link to her research
Childbirth Choices Matter – Part 2
In this episode Becki and Sam are joined by Kemi Johnson and Michelle Quashie to discuss the Childbirth Choices Matter campaign further.
Childbirth Choices Matter
In this episode of the Birth Activist Podcast, Samantha Gadsden and Becki Scott are joined by Jacqui Tomkins (Chair of IMUK) and Kay King (Campaign Manager of Childbirth Choices Matter and the National Coordinator for the White Ribbon Alliance in the UK) to talk about the current campaign to produce an insurance product for self-employed independent midwives.
Plus-size Pregnancy & Birth
In this episode of the Birth Activist Podcast, Samantha Gadsden and Becki Scott talk with fellow doula Michelle, and plus-size mum, Sarah, about what it's like to be labelled with a high BMI during pregnancy and how this can impact on your birth choices.
Paula Cleary: The Accidental Activist
In this episode of the Birth TRIGGER WARNING sexual abuse, domestic and obstetric violence.
Activist Podcast, Samantha Gadsden and Becki Scott are joined by fellow doula, Paula Cleary, talking about the trials and tribulations of being an activist for birthing women and people.
Katie Olliffe: Optimal Cord Clamping – Why Is It Still A Question?
In this episode of the Birth Activist Podcast, Samantha Gadsden and Becki Scott, talk with doula, Katie Olliffe about the benefits of optimal cord clamping and the controversial subject of intact resuscitation.
The Role of the Doula
In this episode of the Birth Activist Podcast, Samantha Gadsden and Becki Scott talk about what is and isn't in the remit of a doula and how this is often misinterpreted or misunderstood by healthcare professionals.
Freebirth & Coercion in Birth
In this episode of the Birth Activist Podcast, Samantha Gadsden and Becki Scott talk about the rise in women and birthing people considering freebirth during the pandemic.