by Dr Melanie Jackson
You can have a GREAT pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience. You just need the information and strategies to make it happen. The Great Birth Rebellion podcast, hosted by Midwife Dr Melanie Jackson offers evidence- based information to help you make informed decisions about your maternity care. The Great Birth Birth Rebellion helps you get the best out of your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. Want more? Follow along at @melaniethemidwife and @thegreatbirthrebellion on SM Subscribe to get access to the resources behind the episodes at melaniethemidwife.com and get your merch at thegreatbirthrebellion.com.
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April 27, 2025
<p>Routine vaginal examinations can cause more harm than good. Sometimes they are needed but most of the time they are not. Vaginal examinations are offered as routine surveillance during most births, but you have a choice. Know that if you don’t want one, that's ok, because there is no evidence that shows that routine vaginal examinations improve outcomes - in fact, it’s more likely to be the opposite. </p> <p><strong>Some complementary episodes that go with this topic include:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2148647539">Ep.88 what if I have to push before I am fully dilated</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2149000686">Ep.143 - declining medical recommendations</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at<span> </span></span><a href="http://www.melaniethemidwife.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">www.melaniethemidwife.com</span></a><a href="https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at<span> </span></span><a href="http://www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow us on social media<span> </span></span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegreatbirthrebellion/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">@thegreatbirthrebellion</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span> </span>and<span> </span></span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/melaniethemidwife/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">@melaniethemidwife</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span> </span>or watch this podcast on<span> </span></span><a href="https://youtu.be/jWsEK4eRqmE"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Youtube here</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">If this podcast has improved your knowledge or pregnancy, birth or postpartum journey please consider thanking us financially</span><a href="https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/offers/daGzmvGr"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span> </span></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">by<span> </span></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">d</span>onating</a><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span> </span>to support the ongoing work of this podcast. </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Disclaimer</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with its application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, or delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain the accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.</span></p> <p><strong>The below transcript was created with AI and may contain errors. </strong></p>
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