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“Katie and Rachel were my constant companions throughout my second pregnancy, which concluded with an empowering and redemptive intervention-free VBAC! I felt so self-assured and confident in my abilities thanks to being informed from listening to the podcast, and I even chose my midwife based on...”Read full review »
rosieprata via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/13/24
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“Wonderful podcast thank you ladies for making us think.
Standing transfers in skin to skin, a game changer. The partner can do this from the start, Mums may need to be evaluated as to their ability to move some will be better than others.”
books grest via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/19/24
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“So informative, I have learned so much”
Hanrkir via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/25/24
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“Diverse, necessary conversations for women across the lifespan. Thank you!”
Daughter of Lilith via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/25/24
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“I absolutely love this podcast. I am currently 15 weeks pregnant with my second child, and am devouring these podcast episodes. As someone with a scientific background I absolutely LOVE the science-based approach to providing information. And as someone getting ready to give birth in the U.S. I...”Read full review »
MeganEl123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/24
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“I am a new listener here and have been truly enjoying the wisdom and fun on this podcast. This is how midwifery stays alive. Thank you, thank you 🥰🙏”
tmkya via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/24
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“Thank you Katie and Rachel for the wealth of information you’ve shared on this podcast. I’ve become a complete birth nerd since having my second son 14m ago and you’ve been in my ears for much of that time, so much so, that I’ve just enrolled myself to become a Doula. Your course will be next...”Read full review »
Sofia HG via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/11/24
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“Love this podcast, love the ladies and what they bring to us each episode. It simplifies so much crooked information that is out there these days and gives so much info to us for free! Very lucky to have this resource over my pregnancy and birth/ postpartum”
chloemadisonjade via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/10/24
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“After 18 years as a midwife in large California HMO, I have reached a new level of dissatisfaction with the status quo of maternity care in the US. This podcast not only names the many areas of moral injury for midwives but it does it in a kind, funny and compassionate way. We are going to use...”Read full review »
KMCinCA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/24
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“Everyone needs to listen to this podcast. An incredible resource for woman, thank you ladies!! 🙌”
Mrstabamon via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/07/24
“We are currently listening to S1E5 and we reached the part about women being unable to birth in water in some place, with some places even not allowing women in the shower.
My two children (daughter 9, and son 7) are sitting at our kitchen bench listening with me while I prep dinner, & both...”Read full review »
Nomanom via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/04/24
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“I am a Midwife, currently practicing in the UK.
I do love your show, and I am always looking for new episodes! Just a great debate here. Thank you so much for what you do!!💕”
AndreiaCruz via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/22/23
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“You are changing the lives of women and their babies with this podcast. Filled with wisdom and reminding women just how powerful they are. Reclaiming birth as ours - it does not belong to the patriarchy or the medical system.
Thank you Rachel and Katie.
You are both the women we need now.”
Jessica Stoneman via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/09/23
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“I cannot recommend enough, or be more grateful for this podcast. The wisdom, humour, and guidance is so essential for our entire world. If we can get birth right we can get the world right. These conversations are massively impacting our ability to do that. Thank you. Thank you a million Katie...”Read full review »
Jacqueline Fraser via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/29/23
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“As a student midwife, listening to this podcast while taxi driving between appointments and driving my own kids around is always a highlight! The depth of learning I receive from the insights shared by both Katie and Rachel and their guests is invaluable and I am so grateful for this resource...”Read full review »
Yesfive… via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/28/23
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“The episode with Mavis Kirkham was the piece de resistance of the midwives cauldron.You gals just keep turning it up.”
Lib Lamb via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/24/23
“So inspiring, so thought provoking & so motivating. Thank you for all you do.”
Ibunelle via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/24/23
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“Listening as a non health care professional who is pregnant with baby no 2 and birth is approaching in the next 2 months ish and with my first baby I 100% felt that sense of a time pressure during my Labour. My son was back to back which is why my Labour paused as I believe my body was working to...”Read full review »
Georgina DSC via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/23/23
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“I was able to become so much more informed listening to this along side other research and managed to achieve my freebirth after c-section. Invaluable reseource ❤️”
goodtyhhh via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/18/23
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“This podcast gave me the knowledge and confidence to know my VBAC was what I definitely wanted, as well as giving me so much knowledge about labour, birth and everything in between, to be able to advocate for myself. I was able to make INFORMED decisions because of this podcast. For anyone who is...”Read full review »
swebb17 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/11/23
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“Ladies, thank you thank you for this wonderful podcast! Although I live in Zimbabwe and our birthing system is probably worse than what you talk about, it feels like a family of females when I listen to your episodes, all talking the same lingo. And ultimately wanting the best for woman, the...”Read full review »
MummaZim via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/08/23
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“Tremendously fun, informative, and diverse! Cannot fully express the joy I have received from listening to these podcast during my second pregnancy. I wish I had known about this podcast before and feel that every woman could benefit from listening to several of them. The lost wisdom that is...”Read full review »
Chiaravinci via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/07/23
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“As a second year student midwife these podcasts give me hope, hope for a better future for women and birthing people, and hope that things will change in a more positive way. Taking back birth from a medicalised system and giving the power back to the right people. Enabling everyone to give birth...”Read full review »
Emma-Wren via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/06/23
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“I’ve been listening for a while and I LOVE the cauldron. As an ante natal instructor in Switzerland where intervention is high and it’s more about fitting in to the heath system than the woman, this podcast is not only a breath of fresh air but hugely informative and on point as I try to educate...”Read full review »
Oxytocin Generator via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/03/23
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“Katie and Rachel’s (and friends) conversations are what I look forward to every fortnight! The topics are always interesting and thought-provoking whilst the chatter in between is what you’d expect in having a cuppa with two good friends.”
Emmy Jansch via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/03/23
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“I’m due to give birth to my second child this year and this podcast has hugely filled me with confidence in, not just my birth plan, but my pregnancy experience and postpartum too. Rachel and Katie are excellent at providing information and education that helps you to trust in yourself and your...”Read full review »
Laura260305 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/02/23
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“As a student midwife I find this podcast so educational, and leads to many interesting conversations with my colleagues and peers. Sometimes in the system you can feel a bit lost with the medicalisation of birth, but Katie and Rachel remind me that having passion for midwifery & fighting for...”Read full review »
Julie Ferret via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/30/23
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“I’ve listened to many many birth/women/midwife podcasts. And this is by far the best I found!
Not only are Dr Rachel Reed and Katie James so knowledgeable, but their friendship is the best!! I learn so much but have such fun listening to them having fun. Their friendship really translates...”Read full review »
gamergirl3590 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/23
“The episodes might not always be ‘positive’ but it’s reality based & the way Katie & Rachel and all their guests present is outstanding. An extremely valuable podcast that will hopefully be part of the foundation of women reclaiming their power in pregnancy & childbirth 👏🏽”
elsie796 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/27/23
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“Loving this podcast! As a hospital trained midwife from the 80’s in Scotland I relate to much of the content so far. Look forward to the rest! ( I wrote way back when you began, forgot to send🤦🏼♀️)
Still listening, October 2023, still loving it! Don’t find it negative at all, so important to...”Read full review »
Linsxan via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/26/23
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“Amazing podcast! Keep up the good work Katie & Rachel!”
Evy Buikgewoel via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
10/26/23
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“They’re mainly talking to midwives and other birth/lactation professionals but the ‘golden nuggets’ of research-based insight into how women’s bodies birth and lactate are actually for anyone who has ever or will ever have anything to do with birth (so, everyone).
It’s often very funny as well.”
IsThisNormalYes via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/26/23
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“I’m a new mom in the US who was desperate for accurate information about pregnancy and breastfeeding while I tried to navigate this important life event in a broken system. I partially credit this podcast to my success with breastfeeding after a breech C-section and 24 hour separation from my...”Read full review »
Grammasbunions via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/23
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“Love love love this podcast!
As a midwife of 14yrs I still learn something new from each & every episode.
With brilliant guests and brilliant content, each one is eye-opening, thought-provoking (and quite often anger-inducing, but never at the presenters or guests)!
I recommend it to all...”Read full review »
Moorley87 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/13/23
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“I have been a nurse In Mother-Baby over 15 years, and a nurse 32 years. I entering my 3rd year as an IBCLC in a Hospital setting. I have always been a huge advocate for breastfeeding and now I get to do it full time!! Just listening to Katie and Rachel makes me want to visit Australia and see...”Read full review »
fultzovi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/23
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“This podcast is so informative and to the point! I love it when things aren’t sugar coated and honest. I have learned so much as a woman, mother, and birth worker. Thank you for all that you do, and the wisdom you impart on your audience. It is so appreciated!”
FCandyCrush via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/23
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“Just thank you for doing this - my midwife recommended your podcast and though I have had my babies I continue to listen because it is so nice to understand and have an evidence based perspective provided. You preterm breast feed episode was so validating - I just did this with 36.3 twins! And it...”Read full review »
Bloomers17* via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
10/08/23
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“Such valuable research and sooooo overdue, thank you to you all for yet another amazing podcast, keep doing your amazing work and sharing such valuable information.”
NicciNZMidwife via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
09/27/23
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“I’ve really loved listening to your podcast on my way to uni and school runs! As a return to practice midwife this podcast has really helped to get me up to date as well as allow me to really reflect on how I used to practice 7 years ago and how I want to practice now second time around. You...”Read full review »
Hailspails via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/26/23
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“Amazing podcast. I discovered it a couple weeks back and have already listened to most episodes, often whilst nursing my 4 month old. I’ve been thinking of becoming a midwife and this has given me such an education. It’s helped me understand better how and why maternity systems work in the way...”Read full review »
Holsmart via Apple Podcasts ·
Greece ·
09/22/23
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“So helpful during pregnancy. Have kept listening even now my baby is one, just for the insights and commentary on birth culture and knowledge”
Sigglesmigiggles via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/17/23
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“There is not an episode that I have not picked up so many golden nuggets of info from, I adore the discussion but also the fun these two and their guests have. I find myself check in on when the next episodes are! Keep up the amazing work ♥️”
pjd1981 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
09/13/23
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“I have loved listening to Katie and Rachel and their fun, engaging, educational, and up to date research on all things midwifery! I’ve listened to them during my whole midwifery training over the years and can’t thank them enough for how much it’s helped me grasp the tricky bits of information...”Read full review »
SierraCarrier via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/23
“I love this podcast, a wealth of knowledge and information. Don’t know where I’d be without it!”
adwahgajug via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/06/23
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“So glad I stumbled across Katie & Rachel and their brilliant podcasts! As a mum and student midwife each episode is incredibly insightful, informative and thought provoking with a side of good humour. Great topics, discussions, guests! Thank you ✨”
::.KiMbO.:: via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/01/23
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“I wish I could convince everyone to listen to this pod. It’s full of powerful information that so many people are so ignorant of and the knowledge could be redemptive for so many women. I am looking at a free standing birth center to deliver my third child after birthing in the hospital twice,...”Read full review »
Itstoolateforme_saveyourself via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/23
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“As Katy would say, this podcast is gold nugget galore! Can not recommend this enough, it is relatable to all women- whether you are mainstream or crunchy.
No words. No words!”
Ihsmdiuj123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/26/23
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“I love this podcast. It provides a rich perspective of how as midwives together we can do more to subvert the non woman centred maternity care system. Passionate, focused and totally brilliant!”
Deb Pidd via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/26/23
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“Some bits are ok but it gets so dramatic and depressing constantly pointing out what’s wrong with the system. Not everyone thinks all these negative things about births. This is not educational this is one big rant between midwives. Giving up on this show!”
Mmnw1985 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/25/23
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