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Reclaiming childbirth as a rite of passage

March 15, 2021 Katie James and Dr Rachel Reed Season 2 Episode 5
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The Midwives' Cauldron
Reclaiming childbirth as a rite of passage
Mar 15, 2021 Season 2 Episode 5
Katie James and Dr Rachel Reed

In this episode Katie interviews Rachel Reed on her new book 'Reclaiming childbirth as a rite of passage'; from conception to birthing, including tea and toast at the end!

LINKS:
https://rachel-reed.website/reclaiming-childbirth-as-a-rite-of-passage/

Chapters

Part One: The Weft

  1. Herstory: an overview of the herstory of childbirth from early humans to the emergence of modern maternity systems.
  2. The legacy: how the legacy of herstory continues to influence the modern cultural landscape of childbirth.
  3. Blood mysteries: an exploration of women’s bodily rites of passage and how they are interrelated with the childbirth experience.
  4. Childbirth as a rite of passage: key elements of childbirth as a rite of passage and the role of care providers (setting the scene for Part Two).


Part Two: The Weave

  1. Preparation: pregnancy and cultivating self-trust for birth
  2. Separation: early labour and releasing the external world
  3. Liminality: labour, betwixt and between, and transition
  4. Emergence: birthing the baby and witnessing body wisdom
  5. Integration: birthing the placenta and mother-baby enchantment
  6. Medical birth rites: how to centre the woman when her childbirth rite of passage includes medical intervention.


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Disclaimer
The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute medical or legal advice; instead, all information available on this site are for general informational purposes only. The Midwives' Cauldron podcast reserves the right to supplement, change or delete any information at any time.

The information and materials on the podcast is provided "as is"; no representations are made that the content is error-free. Whilst we have tried to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information we do not warrant or guarantee the accurateness.

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In this episode Katie interviews Rachel Reed on her new book 'Reclaiming childbirth as a rite of passage'; from conception to birthing, including tea and toast at the end!

LINKS:
https://rachel-reed.website/reclaiming-childbirth-as-a-rite-of-passage/

Chapters

Part One: The Weft

  1. Herstory: an overview of the herstory of childbirth from early humans to the emergence of modern maternity systems.
  2. The legacy: how the legacy of herstory continues to influence the modern cultural landscape of childbirth.
  3. Blood mysteries: an exploration of women’s bodily rites of passage and how they are interrelated with the childbirth experience.
  4. Childbirth as a rite of passage: key elements of childbirth as a rite of passage and the role of care providers (setting the scene for Part Two).


Part Two: The Weave

  1. Preparation: pregnancy and cultivating self-trust for birth
  2. Separation: early labour and releasing the external world
  3. Liminality: labour, betwixt and between, and transition
  4. Emergence: birthing the baby and witnessing body wisdom
  5. Integration: birthing the placenta and mother-baby enchantment
  6. Medical birth rites: how to centre the woman when her childbirth rite of passage includes medical intervention.


Support the show

Like this podcast? Then head over to leave us a review here

Want more from Katie and Rachel?
Katie's website with links to courses and more
Rachel's website with links to courses, blogs, books and the collective

Disclaimer
The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute medical or legal advice; instead, all information available on this site are for general informational purposes only. The Midwives' Cauldron podcast reserves the right to supplement, change or delete any information at any time.

The information and materials on the podcast is provided "as is"; no representations are made that the content is error-free. Whilst we have tried to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information we do not warrant or guarantee the accurateness.

The podcast...