Stages of Labour

06/22/20 • 26 min

What is labour really like? How long does it go for? What do the stages of labour mean? Listen in to hear answers to these questions and get some insiders tips on what to expect for labour and childbirth.
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Janine O'Brien: Homebirth & Private Midwifery in Australia

Homebirth is definitely one of those love it or hate it ideas in Australia today. Something that was once so normal is now seen as potentially dangerous, selfish or stupid. But is it really any of these things? The other side of the debate see homebirth as safe, empowering and beautiful. Hear midwife Janine O’Brien’s perspective through working as a privately practicing midwife and having her own homebirth.
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Haylee Fox: Overuse of obstetric interventions in Australia

This week Claire talks with researcher Haylee Fox about the overuse of obstetric interventions in labour and birth in Australia today. Research suggests that this wonderful, physiological and normal event of childbirth is becoming somewhat over-medicalised through the potentially unnecessary use of obstetric interventions like caesarean section, instrumental deliveries, episiotomy, and induction of labour. Interventions that can be life-saving when used as needed, have now become overused and with that bring potential risks and costs to women, their babies and the healthcare system.
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