The Midwives' Cauldron
Join us as we hubble, bubble, toil, and trouble our way through aspects of midwifery, birth, lactation, and womanhood. We tackle and discuss a variety of topics within the sphere of womanhood, birth, and lactation and what this entails in today's society. We want to be able to share in the strengths of women gathering together and being more informed, for their birth, their feeding experience, and the transition into knowing ourselves better. This is the podcast to connect us as a greater circle of women united.
The Midwives' Cauldron
Reclaiming childbirth as a rite of passage
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
- Herstory: an overview of the herstory of childbirth from early humans to the emergence of modern maternity systems.
- The legacy: how the legacy of herstory continues to influence the modern cultural landscape of childbirth.
- Blood mysteries: an exploration of women’s bodily rites of passage and how they are interrelated with the childbirth experience.
- 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
- Preparation: pregnancy and cultivating self-trust for birth
- Separation: early labour and releasing the external world
- Liminality: labour, betwixt and between, and transition
- Emergence: birthing the baby and witnessing body wisdom
- Integration: birthing the placenta and mother-baby enchantment
- Medical birth rites: how to centre the woman when her childbirth rite of passage includes medical intervention.
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Disclaimer
The information shared in this podcast is for general educational purposes only and is not intended as medical or legal advice. Always consult with a qualified professional regarding individual health concerns.
The Midwives’ Cauldron podcast does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information provided and accepts no liability for any loss or harm arising from reliance on this content.
