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“Thank you so, so much for all of your wisdom and facts on all things birthing. I listened to this constantly in my second pregnancy this year and just had an amazing water birth at our rural hospital in Far North Queensland. Keep it up ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹”
Bessm121 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/13/24
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“I am 42 old woman who gave birth to a very healthy little boy, naturally conceived and gave birth via spontaneous labour! I feel seen and heard!!
I had to advocate for myself nearly every OBS appointment (deemed high risk due to age and BMI which has NEVER related to my individual body...”Read full review »
Deefecto via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/11/24
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“Thank you so much for your hard work. This podcast has been a light during my pregnancy. I gain so much information and the confidence to advocate for myself.
My birth experience was great even if nothing went as planned.
Thanks again”
IcaCacciavillan via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
11/03/24
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“THANK YOU for this fantastic resource! I listened like an absolute addict in preparation for my first birth in August this year. Thanks to the empowering evidence-based knowledge shared by Mel, my husband and I entered the birth room at my local hospital with confidence, and were able to resist...”Read full review »
MargaretMaryL via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/16/24
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“Thank you for creating an evidence based repository of empowering information in such a human and friendly style which made a HUGE difference to my daughter’s first birthing experience as she had her first baby. I thoroughly enjoy every episode and eagerly await the next after devouring all the...”Read full review »
Lisazz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/15/24
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“The podcast gave me great orientation in the topics around birth and pregnancy, while strengthening my belief in my own powers and providing reliable, evidence-based information. And it’s just so much fun to listen! I cannot be more thankful for the work you are doing, Melanie and your fantastic...”Read full review »
Lola_030 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
09/30/24
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“Such an informative, educational and knowledge based podcast. I am now going in to my #3 birth in a completely different space. Where I feel empowered and in control and focusing on a physiological birth, now that I truly understand the bull#### didn’t need to happen to me in my previous...”Read full review »
Camping Easy via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/27/24
“I can hardly remember my life before it. This podcast is what keeps me going, what gives me hope and resilience while working in the system. And can’t wait for the day to be here when I can work privately and truly practice evidence based practice and give the power back to women”
Holistic midwife ☀️🤯😍 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/22/24
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“Since discovering I was pregnant at 42 (when I thought I was dealing with Perimenopause) - my MGP midwives and Doula recommended this podcast from the very beginning.
I’ve used it as my constant resource for any question or doubt I’ve had where I want to know evidence based info.
It’s been so...”Read full review »
BBGun81 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/18/24
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“Listening to Mel and B helped me feel confident about labour and advocating for myself when circumstances meant I was labouring in and unfamiliar maternity system. Postpartum listening has helped me self debrief the experience and help me feel justified in my decisions when pressured towards a...”Read full review »
Wiggy 89 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/11/24
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“So grateful to Mel for this podcast. Such a fabulous resource for women and families. An easy to digest, evidence based source that I direct my clients to time and time again!”
Jenny’s south coast midwifery via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/01/24
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“Love the content, love the research, love Mel! Exceptional podcast with so many diverse topics about all things birth.”
LGaschk via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/31/24
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“I'm a midwife and a new mother. This podcast is informative and fun. Mel is a great host. She has so much information and help you find a the research. Thank you Mel for all the work you are doing. ❤️”Read full review »
riverSea_Health via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/31/24
“Love the pod! Was such an integral part of my pregnancy and informing myself and my partner. Love your work Mel 🙌🏼 We recommend the pod to everyone who will listen.
Evidence based info is sooo important and hard to navigate with social media these days, Mel makes it easy to stay informed to make...”Read full review »
Physio Ali via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/31/24
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“This podcast is my first stop for up to date, well researched and holistic information on pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Mel is such a wealth of knowledge. I am so grateful for the in depth and easy to understand way Mel presents. As a doula these episodes are my secret weapons I send to...”Read full review »
charlaasqui via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/31/24
“Fabulous podcast with evidence based information. Love love love this podcast.”
Redrose1317;) via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/31/24
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“Currently 35 weeks pregnant and have slowly made my way through most episodes whilst on my daily walks. This podcast is always so informative & interesting. Mel & B always discuss topics thoughtfully and are such a wealth of knowledge. Not to mention the guests, who always impress. I am...”Read full review »
Libby O’D via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
07/31/24
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“I’m a midwife. I love this podcast. I recommend it to all pregnant women. It’s all the information I know as a midwife that I don’t have time to preach working in the hospital system. Thank you Mel for all that you do. It makes a huge impact on the women who listen to your evidence based approach...”Read full review »
Midwife Liz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/11/24
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“I delved into so many birth resources, and this podcast was the best! I rocked my home birth with confidence thanks to all the information gleaned here from Melanie. I knew I didn’t want my baby born in a hospital where doctors are paid & incentivized to schedule expensive surgeries, & I...”Read full review »
nourishedbby via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/24
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“Just wanted to say I am LOVING the new look podcast! The shorter, targeted format for specific topics is perfect for my commute to placement whilst the longer interview style episodes are great for escaping into while I do boring stuff - my house has never been cleaner! Lastly, the ‘Wise Woman’...”Read full review »
SM Kris via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/20/24
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“Love this fearless, informative, evidence based podcast. This is what the birthing world wants and needs. More please.”
Clarrie54 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/19/24
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“Great podcast though, thank you.”
Shan Xxxxxxxxxx via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/23/24
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“Love the new direction of the podcast. Great work!”
natw20 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/06/24
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“Although the nutrition advice isn’t evidence based, this podcast is exceptional”
Kassie Alvarez via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/05/24
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“Absolutely love this podcast. Evidence-based information that has filled the gaps in my public hospital experience and enabled me to make informed and empowered decisions throughout my first pregnancy.”
Carli20133890 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/03/24
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“I absolutely love this podcast and all the gems of information shared. Mel makes evidence based information accessible for everyone to use to inform their decisions. If your a parent to be, a midwife or OB you will not regret listening to this podcast. Binge it from the start. It is amazing.”
Binge Mel’s podcast 🙂 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/28/24
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“I enjoy everything single episode I listen to from this podcast. It’s informative, it’s told in a way that is easy to understand, and above all, it’s evidence-based!
I love Mel’s new format with the time stamp in the notes, the clear introduction, the takeaway in the end and the shorter format....”Read full review »
innadom via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/20/24
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“The host goes against all ACOG guidelines and is dangerous”
MMGBurt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/24
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“Delivering evidence based information in a fun and easy to understand way. This podcast was a great tool in my birthing toolbox. It provided me with fantastic knowledge and confidence. Highly recommend”
Aaaassasqqqq via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/02/24
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“Fantastic podcast that is evidence based and very informative. A podcast all should listen too!”
MegGW. via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/13/24
“Thank you Mel and B! This podcast was so helpful in achieving my goal to have a physiological, medication-free second birth after a highly medicalised first birth (induction-epidural-forceps delivery). In week 39 of my pregnancy I had some bleeding and went in for monitoring. The doctors at the...”Read full review »
Spoiltdiscokid via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/12/24
“Great podcast, super informative, evidence based conversations about all things pregnancy and birth. Although it’s painful the amount of times B talks over Mel. Super frustrating but I persevere as the information Mel has is great”
teganh21 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/12/24
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“So grateful for the incredible information provided within this poddy, I hope all birthers find it, and listen and surely the current statistics will improve.”
Sammy L-C via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/07/24
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“Thank you, thank you, thank you guys so very much for your incredible podcast, full of evidence based information.
I made a lot of my decisions based on your papers.
I was able to have a very healing (3rd baby) vaginal birth after caesarean, absolutely drug-free and physiological, as well as a...”Read full review »
KateThompon via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/28/23
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“I credit this podcast with giving my confidence going into my VBAC armed with the facts. I recommend it to every pregnant and planning to be pregnant person I know.”
echom88 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/13/23
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“Love it! I’m so glad I took the recommendation from my midwife to listen to the podcast. I had a traumatic first pregnancy & assumed that my body wasn’t able to birth without intervention. I started listening during my recent pregnancy & it helped give me the confidence to make informed...”Read full review »
Ems243 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/29/23
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“This podcast helped me to make informed decisions during my pregnancy and labour. I listened to it with my partner and it helped him to advocate for me during labour and antenatal appointments as well. I recommend this podcast to every pregnant person I know. Thank you Mel and B 🙏🏻”
altester via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/15/23
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“After my midwife recommended this podcast, I binged every episode over two months. Really informative, often funny, not preachy and most importantly- facts! It’s given me the tools and confidence to gather more information and I feel prepared for whatever is yet to come.”
MaggieMay546 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/27/23
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“I’m planning my second birth which is going to be a home birth. These midwives have created the most entertaining and informational peripartum podcast . Some of the logistics don’t apply to me 100% since I’m from the states, but I love that they are so evidence based and not afraid to go against...”Read full review »
shouse001 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/23
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“I love this podcast”
nikkimidi via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/13/23
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“Truly an amazing podcast with information presented so factually, passionately & in layman’s terms. This is still my favourite podcast despite no longer being pregnant.”
Hahsujwbdoejcofo via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/26/23
“I’m currently trapped in the standard hospital system & this podcast has given me all the words and research to push back against unnecessary tests and interventions. It’s also helped shift my mindset from feeling worn down and resistant to empowered and rejuvenated. I’m still scared about...”Read full review »
Melbournefussyeater via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/22/23
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“Very good podcast with lots of useful info. However it is very long winded and it can take almost a whole episode of bringing up larger points irrelevant to the topic to get to the nitty gritty of the episode. I enjoy it but sometimes I would like less banter about the wider industry or mucking...”Read full review »
belleschmelle via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/12/23
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“I’m a professional birth photographer in Sydney, and this incredibly informative and educational podcast has significantly improved my working life! The research and information provided by these two birth-geniuses, within this podcast is the best I’ve encountered - and truly represents the...”Read full review »
alisiarochelle86 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/29/23
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“Listening to this podcast empowered me to switch from private OB to private midwifery care halfway through my third pregnancy. I felt informed and encouraged to tackle home birth, knowing to trust my baby and body.”
Sandeli via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/14/23
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“I’m 36 weeks pregnant. I’ve followed B’s instagram for years now but only just started listening to this podcast a few days ago. I can’t stop listening, I’m up to episode 16 already.
I love the comprehensive detail about each subject. I’ve learnt so much! And now very armed heading to my...”Read full review »
Keirashea via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/01/23
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“If I could give this poddy more stars I would.
Wish this was around when I had my first in 2020. Thank you ladies for all this information. I’m so much more prepared for my second birth because of your knowledge sharing ❤️”
Thilini2023 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/15/23
“This Podcast, by Mel and B is nothing short of Innovative, informative and an incredible investment!
Thank you for empowering women ❤️ a truely amazing midwife is hard to find, difficult to part with and impossible to forget xx”
LaurenHT via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/26/23
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“Obsessed with this podcast ! Thank you Mel and B for sharing your knowledge and giving us the tools to choose our births and feel empowered 🩷”
Melanoche05 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/24/23
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