Assessing labour progress -An interview with Dr Clare Davison

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   S4 · E5 · 11 Jan 2023 · 1 hr 15 min

   The benefits of working within a midwifery carer model which works for midwives and women; male midwives, and the magic of being a traditional midwife - An interview with James Bourton

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   S4 · E4 · 19 Dec 2022 · 56 min

   Listening to babies during labour

   In this episode Rachel & Katie discuss all things listening to babies during labour. Rachel walks us through: The Herstory of listening to the baby’s heart rate during labour. The interesting and scary history of the inventer of the pinard trumpet. Rachel’s “heart beat” impression! Rachel’s ‘under water’ pinard story! We discuss pinards and doppler listening devices. #bringbackthepinnard What is the evidence for fetal heart rate monitoring in labour. T...

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   S4 · E3 · 2 Dec 2022 · 1 hr 4 min

   Infant sleep! - An interview with Lyndsey Hookway

   Welcome to this episode of The Cauldron! We have the wonderful Lyndsey Hookway in the bubbling pot with us today. Lyndsey is an experienced paediatric nurse, children’s public health nurse, IBCLC, researcher, responsive sleep/parenting advocate, and the author of 6 books. She has worked with children and families for more than 20 years within in-patient paediatrics, paediatric ambulatory care, NICU, and the community. Lyndsey is a PhD researcher at Swansea University, exploring th...

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   S5 · E16 · 25 Sep 2024 · 45 min

   What you didn't know about donor milk and milk sharing

   In this episode, Katie takes Rachel behind the scenes for an in-depth exploration of donor milk—an intriguing topic that might just challenge everything you thought you knew about this practice. I have to caveat that some of the information in this episode is possibly going to get your knickers in a twist tho...

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   S5 · E15 · 4 Sep 2024 · 56 min

   Waterbirth

   In this episode Rachel and Katie dive into the fascinating topic of waterbirth (excuse the pun, but it was too good to leave out!). I ask Rachel my burning questions and she stirs up the cauldron exploring everything from the history of waterbirth to the practicalities and the science behind it. Listen in as we find out about: · When did women start birthing in water? · What does the research say about waterbirth improving outcomes? · ...

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   S5 · E14 · 7 Aug 2024 · 1 hr 7 min

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   S5 · E13 · 3 Jul 2024 · 44 min

   To Nipple Shield or not to Nipple Shield?

   In this episode Katie takes Rachel into a conversation about why the nipple shield topic gets Katie’s knickers in a Twist. We discuss: The history of their use from1500s to present day How the research might not be telling the right story? Why are they so controversial? We ask do nipple shields affect how much milk the baby can take out of the breast? When might be a good reason to use a nipple shield – way more reasons than you probably think! How d...

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   S5 · E12 · 6 Jun 2024 · 58 min

   OP position in pregnancy, labour and birth

   In this episode Rachel takes me on the path to enlightenment about the topic of the occipito posterior (OP) position in pregnancy, labour and birth! I ask Rachel why she’s always been reluctant to cover this topic on the podcast! And sit down to discuss: What exactly is an OP position? Why it is considered a problem in our current maternity systems Are there any problems caused by a baby in an OP position? Some really interesting facts about the no...

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   S5 · E11 · 8 May 2024 · 56 min

   Newborn weight loss

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    S5 · E10 · 11 Apr 2024 · 1 hr

    The importance of the amniotic sac

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