Podcast appearances and mentions of hannah dahlen

Professor Hannah Dahlen joins Mel to discuss modern day Midwifery and the hope that she has about reclaiming our Midwifery heritage. Hannah believes that we are SO close to a birth utopia where women will have access to Midwives and whose Midwives can work autonomously with women. Find out the reason for her optimism. Hannah explains that the only option at this point to go backwards in the progress that Midwives have made is self sabotage. Where to listen/watch: Listen on the website Watch or listen on YouTube Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwife or watch this podcast on Youtube here If this podcast has improved your knowledge or pregnancy, birth or postpartum journey please consider thanking us financially by donating to support the ongoing work of this podcast. Disclaimer 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. 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. This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care. The below transcript was created with AI and may contain errors.

The Value of Midwives and Women Centred Care_Hannah Dahlen AM by NSWNMA

Today I am truly honoured to bring to you Professor Hannah Dahlen, to discuss a very important topic of induction of labour. If you have been recommended an induction - this is a powerful podcast to understand the full ramifications of that decision. In the next episode of the ‘Transform Your Birth,' podcast - I will take this topic one step further, and share how I prepare women for induction. These two episodes together, will help you step into your power when making a decision to induce and prepare. The key message of this podcast - when making these significant decisions, we need to take into account the individual pregnancy and individual woman's choices when making these decisions.  NICE induction of labour guidelines Hannah Dahlen is the Professor of Midwifery and Associate Dean in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University. She has been a midwife for more than 34 years. She is one of the first midwives in Australia to gain Eligibility and access to a Medicare provider number and prescribing rights following government reforms in 2010. Hannah worked for nearly 10 years as a privately practising midwife alongside her role as a Professor of Midwifery. Hannah has published over 300 papers and book chapters and has strong national and international research partnerships. In 2019 Hannah was awarded a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia (General Division) in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for her significant services to midwifery, nursing and medical education and research. In November 2012 Hannah was named in the Sydney Morning Herald's list of 100 “people who change our city for the better” and named as one of the leading “science and knowledge thinkers” for 2012.   Links: Transform Parenting website Transform Your Birth Today Better Birth: Mini Gift Free resource: Medical Necessity vs Choice  

Interlude Interlude One: Hannah Dahlen AM Jerusha Sutton and Zoe Naylor had a beautiful catch up with Hannah Dahlen who chatted with us about what she's been up to and what's been happening in the world of birth over the past few years since we filmed Birth Time. We touched on research topics, book writing, the NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry, Professional Indemnity Insurance for privately practicing midwives and much more. Hannah was the very first person we interviewed for Birth Time: the documentary, so it feels appropriate that she is our first “interlude” interview between series. Hannah is the Professor of Midwifery and Associate Dean (Research and Higher Degree Research) in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University. She has been a midwife for more than 34 years. She is one of the first midwives in Australia to gain Eligibility and access to a Medicare provider number and prescribing rights following government reforms in 2010. Hannah worked for nearly 10 years as a privately practising midwife alongside her role as a Professor of Midwifery. Hannah has published over 300 papers and book chapters and has strong national and international research partnerships. In 2019 Hannah was awarded a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia (General Division) in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for her significant services to midwifery, nursing and medical education and research. In November 2012 Hannah was named in the Sydney Morning Herald's list of 100 “people who change our city for the better” and named as one of the leading “science and knowledge thinkers” for 2012. Links Hannah DahlenInstagram: www.instagram.com/hannah.dahlenFacebook: www.facebook.com/hannahdahlen Birth TimeWebsite: www.birthtime.worldInstagram: www.instagram.com/birthtimeworldFacebook: www.facebook.com/birthtimeworld Jerusha SuttonWebsite: www.jerusha.com.auInstagram: www.instagram.com/jerushasuttonFacebook: www.facebook.com/jerushasuttonphotography Jo HunterWebsite: www.midwifejo.com.auInstagram: www.instagram.com/midwifejohunterFacebook: www.facebook.com/kaftanmama Zoe NaylorWebsite: www.kaftanmama.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/kaftanmamaFacebook: www.facebook.com/kaftanmama BIRTH TIME GIFT CARD: www.birthtime.world/watch-nowTHE HANDBOOK: www.birthtime.world/the-handbookMERCH: www.birthtime.world/shop Enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Thanks for listening, we appreciate every single one of you.

message me what did you take away from this episode? Ep 80 (ibit.ly/Re5V) Melanie Jackson on birthing outside the system, balancing research, midwifery, and entrepreneurship@PhDMidwives  #MidTwitter  #research #midwifery @westernsydneyu @hannahdahlen @VirginiaSchmie1 https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/Great Birth Rebellion podcast Ever wondered how the worlds of naturopathy and midwifery intersect? Join us for an enlightening episode where we promise you'll uncover the inspirational journey of Melanie Jackson. From her roots as a naturopath to becoming a dedicated midwife and researcher, Melanie shares her unique perspective on pregnancy and birth, influenced by pivotal experiences and the wisdom of Ina May Gaskin's “Spiritual Midwifery.” Discover how her holistic approach complements her midwifery practice and the challenges she faced reconciling these philosophies within hospital settings.Melanie's story is a testament to resilience and passion. Learn about her academic evolution, from a nursing degree at Sydney University to her unexpected dive into postgraduate research under the mentorship of Hannah Dahlen. Melanie's commitment to physiological birth led her to become a private midwife and eventually pursue a PhD. Hear about the intricate balance she maintained while managing her PhD and midwifery work, the importance of mental health, and the support systems that kept her grounded through it all.This episode also sheds light on the systemic issues within maternity care, driving women towards alternative birthing options. Melanie offers insightful reflections on conducting unbiased research in emotionally charged contexts and discusses her transition from private midwifery to mentoring aspiring midwives. Finally, get a glimpse into how she balances her dynamic life, including entrepreneurship, family, and community involvement, illustrating how support and a flexible work model have enabled her to thrive. Support the Show.Do you know someone who should tell their story?email me - thruthepodcast@gmail.comThe aim is for this to be a fortnightly podcast with extra episodes thrown inThis podcast can be found on various socials as @thruthepinardd and our website -https://thruthepinardpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ or ibit.ly/Re5V

As Feed Play Love comes to an end we're repeating some of our favourite interviews from the archive. Enjoy! Professor Hannah Dahlen is a midwife, lecturer, international researcher and speaker. She believes that "the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world". From her early life in Yemen, witnessing and aiding women in labour, to training in London (where her mum was one of the midwives later depicted in the BBC series Call the Midwife), Hannah explains how her passion for midwifery and women's rights in birthing came to be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Mel and B invited Professor Hannah Dahlen to talk about her research on induction of labour, we speak about post dates, bigger and smaller babies, the place of ultrasound and the risks and benefits of induction. This is particular important for first time birthing women. Hannah speaks about a conversation article that is helpful to further understand her research, you can read this article at https://theconversation.com/too-many-healthy-women-are-having-their-labour-induced-for-no-identified-medical-reason-our-study-shows-161281 If you would like to get access to the resources we use to create each podcast episode you can join our podcast mailing list at www.melaniethemidwife.com Disclaimer: 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 it's application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional. The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain 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. This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.

Today my guest is Hannah Dahlen, Professor of Midwifery in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, and midwife for more than 30 years. Hannah has over 250 research papers and book chapters to her name and in 2019 she was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for her significant services to midwifery, nursing and medical education and research. Her focused determination to end birth trauma and bring about lasting improvements in care for women, really gives me hope. You can find Hannah on twitter: https://twitter.com/hannahdahlen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannahgracedahlen and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannah.dahlen/ Her book The Canary in the Coal Mine on women who birth outside the system. The brand new edition of Give Birth like a Feminist is available in all good book shops. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Give-Birth-Like-Feminist-choices/dp/000831313X/

Throwback to our first podcast, Worldwide Midwifery. This week we're featuring an interview cohost Augustine Colebrook had with Australian midwife and professor, Hannah Dahlen."We have to be strong, we have to be fearless and we have to get out there and push this agenda for the sake of women and babies everywhere." Hannah Dahlen, midwife and professor from Sydney, Australia shares evidence-based research, descriptions of work in and out of the maternity care system and stories from birth over 30+ years. 

We are ALL about sharing evidence-based information. That is, information that comes out of actual research papers. This week, along with our guest Prof. Hannah Dahlen, Mel and B talk about how anyone (maternity care providers, women, families, birth workers, etc) can find good quality research without having to pay for it. We give secret hacks about getting access to research papers that might help you better negotiate your care options and we discuss how to interpret and use it once you've found it. As a bonus, Hannah breaks down the ARRIVE trial to help us understand why it is a useless research paper in the real world when deciding if induction of labour is right for you. To get access to research papers and databases mentioned in this podcast, get on the podcast mailing list at www.melaniethemidwife.com Fact check on this episode - we mentioned that midwives and health professionals have poor access to research, we have since learnt that publicly employed staff have access to a database through the government - however it's not 'everything' like a university database. But it is more than nothing. Midwives, if you are still employed, you have access! go git it :-)

So many pregnant women are met with conversations surrounding induction during pregnancy and it can be extremely confronting and overwhelming. As the rates of induction continue to increase with little to no effect on infant and maternal morbidity and mortality rates, we do need to question whether all these inductions are actually necessary.If you're finding it difficult or confusing to navigate conversations with your care provider surrounding induction, if you're after some more information, and particularly if you want to know what the evidence says about induction of labour, then this is absolutely the podcast for you. Midwife Em is joined by the incredibly experienced and knowledgable Professor Hannah Dahlen as they discuss:Does induction really hurt more?How is induction different from spontaneous or "natural labour"?Does it increase or decrease the chance of a Caesarean section?How to avoid unnecessary induction.Some practical tips and questions to ask regarding induction discussion with your midwife or doctor.What does the evidence actually say regarding inductions?Hannah also gives us a great insight into some of her research findings published in 2021 (see below) which looked at outcomes for low-risk first time mothers, including whether inductions impacted rates of Caesarean sections, postpartum haemorrhage, episiotomies, vacuum/forceps births, third/fourth degree tears, and the rates of vaginal birth. Hannah also touches on the US ARRIVE Trial study, and why the findings may not be exactly as they seem.This is an extremely open and honest conversation about the ever increasing rate of unnecessary inductions, though it's also important to note that both Em and Hannah agree that there is a time and place for induction of labour. The key thing is acknowledging the necessity and right for women and their families to be given the opportunity to have open and honest conversations with their care providers, free from coercion and scare tactics, in order to make a decision that is best fore them.If you would like to read more of Hannah's research surrounding induction of labour, here is the link to her incredible study.https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/6/e047040Dahlen HG, Thornton C, Downe S, et alIntrapartum interventions and outcomes for women and children following induction of labour at term in uncomplicated pregnancies: a 16-year population-based linked data studyBMJ Open 2021;11:e047040. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047040.You can also find Hannah on instagram at @hannah.dahlen.If you want to hear more from Em or want to support the podcast head to:Instagram @midwife_em and @welcometo.thewombLink Tree https://linktr.ee/midwife_emBuy Em a Cuppa https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midwifeem

Imagine not knowing you're pregnant until you go into labour. For many women that seems impossible, but it's a rare phenomenon that does happen.  These types of pregnancies are referred to as hidden, concealed or cryptic pregnancies. Hannah Dahlen is a Professor of Midwifery at Western Sydney University. She attended a labour of a hidden pregnancy, and talks about how women can go through nine months without knowing they are pregnant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women have given birth through different challenging times in history, with those challenges changing the way they experience pregnancy and labour. Since the very beginning of the pandemic Hannah Dahlen, a Professor of Midwifery at Western Sydney University, has been part of a research team documenting how this particular challenging time - life with the threat of serious illness and the repercussions of that threat - has been impacting the experience of pregnancy and birth today. Hannah explains how the physical and social impacts of the virus on expectant mums. More information on the current survey: Are you currently pregnant OR have given birth since May 2021 (during the latest surge in COVID-19 in Australia) AND are you willing to share your experience by completing this survey. Hannah Dahlen and her research team are conducting a research project (through Western Sydney University) into women's experiences of being pregnant, giving birth and parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. We distributed a survey in 2020 but the 2021/2022 surge in cases has also had a significant impact on women and their families which we want to capture. It takes approximately 30-40 minutes to complete. You can go back in on the same device to the same place in the survey so it does not need to be done in one sitting. Follow the link and add your voice to this study OR pass this on through your social media networks.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Professor Hannah Dahlen talks us through her incredible beginnings growing up as the daughter of a midwife and her early initiation into the birth world in Yemen. How her passion for feminism and supporting women was seeded into her through her young girl experiences seeing and recognising how differently women and girls are treated and seen.  Hannah shares with us her own connection to the real-life 'Call the midwife' book through her mother's experience working in the east end of London. And she kindly shares with us her incredible and heartfelt story from midwife to professor, and what keeps her fire burning to continually strive to improve the outcomes for women and infants globally. Hannah's interview with us is one of story and delight, utter strength and empowerment despite the odds. A must-listen for everyone, as this will definitely leave you feeling positive for the future and grateful for women like Hannah who work in this field. Hannah Dahlen is the Professor of Midwifery, Discipline Leader of Midwifery, and Associate Dean (Research and Higher Degree Research) in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University. She has been a midwife for 30 years and still practices. Hannah has over 200 papers and book chapters and has strong national and international research partnerships. She has received 20 grants since 2000, including being CI on three NHMRC grants and an ARC Linkage grant. She has spoken at over 100 national and international conferences in the past 5 years and given invited keynote addresses at most of these.In 2019 Hannah was awarded a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia (General Division) in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for her significant services to midwifery, nursing, and medical education and research. In November 2012 Hannah was named in the Sydney Morning Herald's list of 100 “people who change our city for the better” and named as one of the leading “science and knowledge thinkers” for 2012.LINKS:Prof Hannah Dahlen on IG: @hannahdahlenOverview of research https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hannah-Dahlen-2The Cauldrons' donation page - https://www.patreon.com/themidwivescauldronDr Rachel Reed website: https://www.rachelreed.website/Instagram @midwifethinkingSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/themidwivescauldron)   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themidwivescauldron)

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In this episode we discuss the longitudinal data Professor Hannah Dahlen and colleagues from South Australia, UK and Netherlands elucidated when researching the long term effects of induction of labour of low risk mothers. The study included over 470,000 participants and collated data from over 16 years post-birth, which is the first of its kind. Hear how Prof. Dahlen developed the study, critically analysed the results and what is next to come from her research team. Hannah Dahlen is Professor of Midwifery, Associate Dean Research and HDR and Midwifery Discipline Lead in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University. Hannah is a leading midwifery researcher in Australia, with an international reputation as an outstanding midwifery scholar. This is demonstrated through publication of over 200 papers and book chapters, despite only being an active researcher for the past 10 years and maintaining clinical practice. Hannah has given papers at over 100 conferences and seminars since in the past 5 years with half of these being invited national and international keynote addresses.Find out more about Fill Your Cup: World's First Biochemist Led Doula Villagewww.ifillyourcup.comInstagram @FillYourCup_

VBAC Birth Stories in discussion with Professor of Midwifery Hannah Dahlen on how Covid-19 restrictions are affecting birthing women in Australia and what women can do to make the most of their birth experience and postpartum in these trying times. We speak about the impact of birth restrictions on migrant women and their families, domestic violence screening and how antenatal care has been affected. We also talk about the state of maternity care in Australia and how we can influence policy change to improve this- where to from here and what is the hope for maternity care in Australia?Biography (Source: Western Sydney University):Hannah Dahlen is Professor of Midwifery, Assocate Dean Research and HDR and Mdiwifery Discipline Lead in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University. Hannah is a leading midwifery researcher in Australia, with an international reputation as an outstanding midwifery scholar. This is demonstrated through publication of over 200 papers and book chapters, despite only being an active researcher for the past 10 years and maintaining clinical practice. Hannah has given papers at over 100 conferences and seminars since in the past 5 years with half of these being invited national and international keynote addresses.Hannah has developed strong international research partnerships for research projects that are having significant impacts in the field of maternity care and midwifery globally. She has been a co-investigator on the European Union Grant Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST) Action Project led from the University of Central Lancashire. In 2011 Hannah along with Professor Downe (UCLAN) and Professor Holly Kennedy Powel (Yale University) formed an international research group called EPIIC (Epigenetic impact of Childbirth). Hannah has international collaborations with researchers at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN-UK), VU Medical Centre Amsterdam, Lund University (Sweden) and Yale (USA).Hannah's research interests fall under two major themes:1. Keeping birth normal, which includes research into birth positions, perineal comfort and trauma during second stage, birth experiences of first time mothers at home and in hospital, use of NSW and National perinatal data to look at maternal and perinatal outcomes in different models of care and place of birth and vaginal birth after caesarean.2. Health service/policy development, which includes publications on homebirth, birth centres and freebirth, human rights and birth trauma, the development of a midwifery initiated oral health service for pregnant women, service engagement and outcomes for infants and their young mothers, analysis of media depictions of midwives obstetricians and birth, the use of doulas in the health service and outcomes for low risk women giving birth in private and public hospitals.~ Notes ~The Birth Experience Study:https://surveywesternsydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d7lb1dyOczveOxwHannah Dahlen Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/hannahgracedahlenBirth in the time of Covid Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/birthinthetimeofcovid/The Birth Experience Study Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/BirthExperienceStudy/Maternity Choices Australia:https://www.maternitychoices.orgMaternity Consumer Network:https://www.maternityconsumernetwork.org.auPost Natal Depression/Anxiety support: If you or anyone you know is affected by PND symptoms particularly at this time of COVID-19 please don't hesitate to contact the following support networks.The Gidget Foundationhttps://gidgetfoundation.org.au/get-support/,PANDAhttps://www.panda.org.au/info-support/pandas-national-perinatal-anxiety-depression-helplineBeyond Bluehttps://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-supportCopehttps://www.cope.org.auPregnancy Loss:https://www.bearsofhope.org.auhttps://rednosegriefandloss.org.auhttps://miscarriagesupport.org.auLifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au**VBAC Birth Stories features women's lived experiences. It is not intended to replace medical advice. Should you have any concerns during your pregnancy please always consult your healthcare provider.Please connect with us on Facebook or Instagram: @vbacbirthstories

Being pregnant and giving birth during a pandemic must be stressful. The rules seem to be shifting constantly - from who you can have in the labour ward with you to now whether you can have the Pfizer vaccine or not. Hannah Dahlen is a Professor of Midwifery at the University of Western Sydney and an advocate for women and their birthing rights. She recently published an article in The Conversation about what the latest research says about whether pregnant women should get the Pfizer vaccination.

I am saaaaaah excited to share this week's episode with you! The beautiful Zoe Naylor and I talk firstly about BIRTH TIME: the documentary created by herself, Jerusha Sutton, Jo Hunter and Sselina Scoble.  Zoe has just finished touring NZ spreading the word about this incredible documentary, and it'll be coming to the UK and Europe very soon. I know me, and many of my friends are chomping at the bit to watch it! In this episode, Zoe and I talk about birthing the doco and her own experience as a woman, mother, creator, activist, and so much more! ABOUT BIRTH TIME: THE DOCUMENTARY It's the result of three women Jo Hunter, Jerusha Sutton and Zoe Naylor, coming together through a birth, and afterwards taking a deep dive into what birth looks like for women in the developed world, asking the question, "What would it take for women to emerge from their births physically well, and emotionally safe?" A theme emerges through the interviews with world-renowned birth experts, such as Hannah Dahlen, Sarah Buckley, Sheena Byrom, Soo Downe, Andrew Bisits and Kirsten Small, that vast amounts of global evidence state that one to one continuity of midwifery care, i.e. women having a known midwife throughout their pregnancy, birth and postnatal period, improves the outcomes for mothers and babies.  It explores the trauma that is inflicted on women as they go through an experience that should be amongst the most joyous of their lives. Through the insights of experts, evidence AND women's stories, looks at how we can do so much better for women, their babies and their families.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Lots of love, Nicola xxx   Your host - Nicola Cloherty I am Nicola Cloherty, and in a nutshell, amongst other things, I give a f**k about women birthing things - and not just humans. I coach women to reconnect inward, remember who they are and reclaim their power. Book your HD reading by emailing me nicola@nicolacloherty.com via Instagram or here. https://nicolacloherty.com/  https://www.instagram.com/nicolacloherty BIRTH TIME: the documentary  https://www.birthtime.world/ https://www.instagram.com/birthtimeworld/ Zoe Naylor  https://www.instagram.com/kaftanmama/

Research has shown that healthy women and babies fare best when under the continuous care of a midwife. We know how important they are, but it appears that we're not supporting midwives enough. Hannah Dahlen is a Professor in Midwifery at Western Sydney University. She explains what conditions are like for midwives, and why many end up leaving the profession.

In popular media a woman experiencing a pregnancy craving is likely to want something bizarre like a pickle on a donut. Most of us have craved things a little less exotic, like ice-cream or hot chips. Some women go the other extreme and crave dirt or chalk. And then there are the things we to eat or avoid to stave off morning sickness. What do all these strange food cravings and rejections have to do with growing a baby? Hannah Dahlen is a Professor of Midwifery at Western Sydney University. She takes us through cravings and nausea, what they mean and how we can manage them.

Hannah Dahlen AM Hannah Dahlen is the Professor of Midwifery, Discipline Leader of Midwifery and Associate Dean (Research and Higher Degree Research) in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University. She has been a midwife for 30 years.  Hannah has over 200 published journal articles and book chapters and has strong national and international research partnerships. She has received 20 grants since 2000, including being a CI on three NHMRC grants and an ARC Linkage grant. She has spoken at over 100 national and international conferences in the past 5 years and given invited keynote addresses at most of these. In 2019 Hannah was awarded a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia (General Division) in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for her significant services to midwifery, nursing and medical education and research. In November 2012 Hannah was named in the Sydney Morning Herald's list of 100 “people who change our city for the better” and named as one of the leading “science and knowledge thinkers” for 2012.

In this episode I chat with Professor Hannah Dahlen for Western Sydney University about the importance of choosing the best model of care and the right caregiver to support you with your wishes for your pregnancy and birth. We talk about why this decision is so important and what the latest research is showing. Happy listening!

It's something that humans have been doing for as long as humans have existed, but childbirth can still feel overwhelming and terrifying if you are the human that is about to do it. While the experience of pregnancy is deeply intimate - from morning sickness to feeling your baby's hiccups in the middle of the night - labour is the great unknown. Hannah Dahlen both teaches and practices midwifery. As the Professor of Midwifery at Western Sydney she's also undertaken and overseen many studies into childbirth. Hannah goes through the greatest fears of labour that women have, and helps us overcome them.

Giving birth takes its toll on your body. Regardless of how your baby has come into the world, we all feel it. Hannah Dahlen is a Professor at the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University. She explains why you might be feeling tired, and how long a regular recovery could take.

Professor Hannah Dahlen a Professor of Midwifery at Western Sydney University answers that all important question for couples planning to conceive this year.

When it comes to labour, it's good to have a plan, but it's also good to be open to when things change. Hannah Dahlen is a Professor of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University and a practicing midwife. Hannah believes in the innate power women's bodies have when it comes to childbirth, but she also says that being prepared is key to handling the changes if and when they come. She talks about the more common hiccups that can happen along the way.

Growing a baby for the first time can be full of weird and wonderful experiences. Not all of them make sense, and sometimes it helps to get a run-down of what to expect. Hannah Dahlen is a Professor at the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University. She helps guide many women through pregnancy, and has studied what is happening with all the changes (and why). She tells us the changes that happen throughout your nine months of pregnancy.

"We have to be strong, we have to be fearless and we have to get out there and push this agenda for the sake of women and babies everywhere." Hannah Dahlen, midwife and professor from Sydney, Australia shares evidence-based research, descriptions of work in and out of the maternity care system and stories from birth over 30+ years.

From the moment a woman gets pregnant, her partner can feel disconnected from pregnancy and birth. Professor Hannah Dahlen is a midwife and lecturer at the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University. She has a few ideas on ways that partners can feel connected to the whole experience (and be a great support at the same time). 

Hannah Dahlen is a practising midwife and a Professor at the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University. She says that the rates of cesarean births in Australia are higher than recommended by the World Health Organisation, and that the benefits for a baby born vaginally are profound and still being uncovered.You can find more of Hannah's work at The Conversation.

Sheena Byrom - A chat with Hannah Dahlen

Professor Hannah Dahlen is a midwife, lecturer, international researcher and speaker. She believes that "the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world". From her early life in Yemen, witnessing and aiding women in labour, to training in London (where her mum was one of the midwives later depicted in the BBC series Call the Midwife), Hannah explains how her passion for midwifery and women's rights in birthing came to be.

Women in Australia have a number of choices when it comes to where they have their baby. You can birth in a private hospital, a public hospital, a birthing suite or at home. Professor Hannah Dahlen from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University explains why women choose to birth at home, and how to do it safely.

Do you know what a Doula is? Perhaps you think they are something only rich hippies can afford. But if you could afford one, what do they actually do? Professor Hannah Dahlen is from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University. She explains what Doulas are qualified to do, and what they're not. She also gives some great reasons on why Doulas are wonderful birth companions and how to find one worth their weight in gold.

When it comes down to it, there are only two ways to give birth: vaginal or cesarean. If you're opting for a vaginal birth you may still end up with a cesarean, but it's good to know what to expect anyway. Professor Hannah Dahlen from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University takes us through the basics: does perineal massage actually work? What are the options when it comes to pain relief? Does everyone poo?

Western Sydney Uni's professor Helen Dahlen talks home births

Hannah Dahlen (Professor of Midwifery and Higher Degree Research Director at Western Sydney University)spoke at the 73rd NSWNMA Annual Conference on midwives reclaiming their heritage.

Medical science has made birth a much safer outcome for mothers and babies but have we gone too far? Research is showing that even minor interventions can cause health problems for babies.

Many women do not receive appropriate care when in labour, making birth more difficult and painful. They then rarely get the opportunity afterwards to debrief with their carer about the events. This can lead to misunderstandings that they can pass onto pregnant women, in turn making them frightened and more likely to experience a difficult birth. Prof. Hannah Dahlen interprets some birth stories to help dispel some common myths on birth. References: * Birthtalk.org* Positivebirthmovement.orgFirst aired on 99.9 BayFM on 22 January 2018Presenter: Sally CusackCopyright PBB Media 2018Sally Cusack

Many women do not receive appropriate care when in labour, making birth more difficult and painful. They then rarely get the opportunity afterwards to debrief with their carer about the events. This can lead to misunderstandings that they can pass onto pregnant women, in turn making them frightened and more likely to experience a difficult birth. Prof. Hannah Dahlen interprets some birth stories to help dispel some common myths on birth. References: * Birthtalk.org* Positivebirthmovement.orgFirst aired on 99.9 BayFM on 22 January 2018Presenter: Sally CusackCopyright PBB Media 2018Sally Cusack

  Birth stories shared from a midwife is one of my favourite kind and this podcast is definitely right up there as it shares a deep rich tale of how passionate midwives can be in serving women. Hannah Dahlen probably knew from the first moment she witnessed a birth as a The post E30 – Mother & Midwife Professor Hannah Dahlen Shares Stories of Midwifery, Birth & Loss appeared first on The Circle of Birth.

We all want a healthy baby, there's no question of that, but Sally believes there are underlying beliefs to the common phrase "As long as the baby is healthy" that deserve closer examination. Are we giving up elements of birth that are more important than we realise when we say this?Sally has identified 6 underlying beliefs to the statement "As long as the baby is healthy", but there are bound to be more. These are:1. “I am not qualified. Someone else needs to manage my birth.”2. “My rights and my health and safety are subordinate to my baby’s. I must comply with my carer’s treatment.”3. “The hospital/my maternity carer wants the same outcome as me.”4. “Birth is dangerous and needs to be managed medically. Positive births are due to luck.”5. “Labour and birth are simply painful, pointless torture. My partner has only a limited ability to support the process.”6. “My experience is irrelevant and women who seek a positive experience are selfish and exposing the baby to risk.”CLARIFICATION: At 1'16" insert "normal risk" to read "Over 90% of 'normal risk' Australian women go into labour with no pre-existing conditions"In Part 1 of this 2 part series, Sally covers underlying beliefs 1-3, which focus on women's rights in childbirth and informed consent. In Part 2 Sally covers beliefs 4-6, which relate to the physical aspects of the birth process: http://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/as-long-as-the-baby-is-healthy-part-2Speakers:Bashi Hazard, Human Rights Lawyer, www.humanrightsinchildbirth.orgBec Jenkinson, Univ. Queensland PhD candidate and maternity services consumer advocateReferences:* https://ama.com.au/position-statement/maternal-decision-making-2013* Intervention rates: http://www.aihw.gov.au/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=60129547757* Australia's Mothers and Babies Report 2014: http://www.aihw.gov.au/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=60129557657* Rebecca Schiller, “Why Human Rights in Childbirth Matter”, Pinter and Martin, 2016 (https://www.capersbookstore.com.au/product/whyhumanrightsinchildbirthmatter/)* https://theconversation.com/episiotomy-during-childbirth-not-just-a-little-snip-36062* Ann Catchlove "Yes I can, No I won't", Birth Matters 14/2 Autumn 2010* "Rates of obstetric intervention... among low risk women in public and private hospitals" http://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/4/5/e004551* http://www.panda.org.au/news/412-research-reveals-the-alarming-economic-cost-of-postnatal-depression-* "Birth control: to what extent do women report being informed and involved in decisions about pregnancy and birth procedures? "https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3923734/Further reading of interest:* Kruske, S, Young, K, Jenkinson, B, Catchlove, A "Maternity care providers' perceptions of women's autonomy and the law" BMC, Pregnancy and Childbirth 2013, 13:84* www.birthbythenumbers.orgInformation and Support Services:* PANDA National HelplineMon to Fri, 10am - 5pm AEST1300 726 306* www.maternitychoices.org.au* Safe Motherhood for All* www.humanrightsinchildbirth.org* www.birthrights.org.uk* www.panda.org.auCredits: Interviews with Bashi Hazard and Bec Jenkinson (part) recorded at International Normal Labour and Birth Conference, Sydney, 2016. Thank you to Prof. Hannah Dahlen for this opportunity.Produced and Presented by Sally CusackCopyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2017www,pbbmedia.org

We all want a healthy baby, there's no question of that, but Sally believes there are underlying beliefs to the common phrase "As long as the baby is healthy" that deserve closer examination. Are we giving up elements of birth that are more important than we realise when we say this?Sally has identified 6 underlying beliefs to the statement "As long as the baby is healthy", but there are bound to be more. These are:1. “I am not qualified. Someone else needs to manage my birth.”2. “My rights and my health and safety are subordinate to my baby’s. I must comply with my carer’s treatment.”3. “The hospital/my maternity carer wants the same outcome as me.”4. “Birth is dangerous and needs to be managed medically. Positive births are due to luck.”5. “Labour and birth are simply painful, pointless torture. My partner has only a limited ability to support the process.”6. “My experience is irrelevant and women who seek a positive experience are selfish and exposing the baby to risk.”CLARIFICATION: At 1'16" insert "normal risk" to read "Over 90% of 'normal risk' Australian women go into labour with no pre-existing conditions"In Part 1 of this 2 part series, Sally covers underlying beliefs 1-3, which focus on women's rights in childbirth and informed consent. In Part 2 Sally covers beliefs 4-6, which relate to the physical aspects of the birth process: http://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/as-long-as-the-baby-is-healthy-part-2Speakers:Bashi Hazard, Human Rights Lawyer, www.humanrightsinchildbirth.orgBec Jenkinson, Univ. Queensland PhD candidate and maternity services consumer advocateReferences:* https://ama.com.au/position-statement/maternal-decision-making-2013* Intervention rates: http://www.aihw.gov.au/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=60129547757* Australia's Mothers and Babies Report 2014: http://www.aihw.gov.au/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=60129557657* Rebecca Schiller, “Why Human Rights in Childbirth Matter”, Pinter and Martin, 2016 (https://www.capersbookstore.com.au/product/whyhumanrightsinchildbirthmatter/)* https://theconversation.com/episiotomy-during-childbirth-not-just-a-little-snip-36062* Ann Catchlove "Yes I can, No I won't", Birth Matters 14/2 Autumn 2010* "Rates of obstetric intervention... among low risk women in public and private hospitals" http://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/4/5/e004551* http://www.panda.org.au/news/412-research-reveals-the-alarming-economic-cost-of-postnatal-depression-* "Birth control: to what extent do women report being informed and involved in decisions about pregnancy and birth procedures? "https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3923734/Further reading of interest:* Kruske, S, Young, K, Jenkinson, B, Catchlove, A "Maternity care providers' perceptions of women's autonomy and the law" BMC, Pregnancy and Childbirth 2013, 13:84* www.birthbythenumbers.orgInformation and Support Services:* PANDA National HelplineMon to Fri, 10am - 5pm AEST1300 726 306* www.maternitychoices.org.au* Safe Motherhood for All* www.humanrightsinchildbirth.org* www.birthrights.org.uk* www.panda.org.auCredits: Interviews with Bashi Hazard and Bec Jenkinson (part) recorded at International Normal Labour and Birth Conference, Sydney, 2016. Thank you to Prof. Hannah Dahlen for this opportunity.Produced and Presented by Sally CusackCopyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2017www,pbbmedia.org

Hannah Dahlen and Kate Levett are pretty much celebrities in the birth world and I'm thrilled to have been able to chat to them both for my podcast. When I was going through the edit of my book recently I realised how much I've cited much of their research, so this was a real treat for me. [spp-player optin="off" ctabuttons="off" url=“youraudio.mp3”] Hannah Dahlen & Kate Levett Hannah Dahlen and Kate Levett carried out a study last year which shows that "antenatal education classes focussing on pain relief techniques dramatically reduce the rate of medical interventions during childbirth, such as epidural use and caesarean section. The research, the first of its kind and published online today in the medical journal BMJ Open, raises questions about the way expecting mothers are provided childbirth education classes". The goal of the research was to test whether childbirth education programs can help to reduce the the rate of medical interventions. To do this they conducted a randomised controlled trial of 176 women having their first baby across two Sydney hospitals. The key findings of the research were as follows; It found women in the study group: Had a significant reduction in epidural rates compared with women in the control group (23.9% vs 68.7%) Had a reduced caesarean section rate (18.2% vs 32.5%) Were significantly less likely to require their labour to be accelerated using artificial means (28.4% vs 57.8%) or have perineal trauma (84.7% vs 96.4%) Had a shorter second stage of labour (mean difference of 32 minutes) Babies in the study group were also less likely to require resuscitation (with oxygen and/or bag and mask) at birth (13.6% vs 28.9%) As you can see the findings are pretty astounding and makes undertaking childbirth education a no-brainer. So, it was against this backdrop that we chatted about the research as well as other aspects of birth including the effect that fear can have on your birth and what we can do about it. During our conversation we talk about; how fear impacts birth outcomes the importance of continuity of care for women when it comes to pregnancy and birth, and how it helps minimise their fear value of a great midwife and how she is able to support a birthing woman why relationships are at the heart of birth the role that midwives play when it comes to introducing fear into the birth space and why they need to take responsibility when it comes to their fears and self-care the techniques and tools that you can use to help you throughout birth the key things to learn about before birth that can have a big impact on your birth why learning about the birthing body can help you prepare for birth how by taking a proactive approach to birth education and preparation can influence how birth professionals respond to you during labour   Hannah Dahlen Hannah Dahlen is the Professor of Midwifery in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at UWS. She has been a midwife for 26 years and still practices. She is one of the first midwives in Australia to gain Eligibility and access to a Medicare provider number following government reforms in 2010. Professor Dahlen has strong national and international research partnerships, has received 15 grants since 2000, including being CI on three NHMRC grants and an ARC Linkage grant and has had over 120 publications. She has spoken at over 100 national and international conferences and given invited keynote addresses at half of these. Hannah is the National Media Spokesperson for Australian College of Midwives and has been interviewed in print, radio and TV numerous times and featured in three documentaries. Hannah is a past President of the Australian College of Midwives and received Life Membership in 2008 for outstanding contributions to the profession of Midwifery. In November 2012 she was named in the Sydney Morning Herald’s list of 100 “people who change our city for the better” A panellist ...

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week is held over one week each November. One in 7 women and one in 10 men suffer from this condition.This episode explains the symptoms, resources for help, and discusses how trauma from birth can be one of the causes. Tips for how to heal, and how to help someone you know with perinatal depression or anxiety are also given.Aired on Monday 14 November 2016 on BayFM and Friday 18 November 2016 on the national Community Radio Network.Produced by Sally Cusack with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation.Important contacts for support:Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia: 1300 726 306Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636www.birthtalk.orgEpisode notes:www.panda.org.auwww.beyondblue.org.auwww.birthtalk.orgUK survey regarding rates of birth trauma and its impacts on women: http://www.birthrights.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Birthrights-Dignity-Survey.pdfwww.safemotherhoodforall.org.auSpeakers - * Sheena Byrom, OBE, midwife and midwifery consultant from the UK, www.sheenabyrom.com* Bashi Kumar Hazard, lawyer and board member of Human Rights in Childbirth: www.humanrightsinchildbirth.org* Professor of Midwifery Soo Downe, University of Central Lancashire, UK. Refs: The Lancet: Maternal Health 2016 Series* Professor of Community Health Sciences Eugene Declerq, University of Boston, US: www.birthbythenumbers.orgWith thanks to Professor Hannah Dahlen and the International Normal Labour and Birth Conference October 2016 for enabling me to conduct these interviews.Image: www.panda.org.au

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week is held over one week each November. One in 7 women and one in 10 men suffer from this condition.This episode explains the symptoms, resources for help, and discusses how trauma from birth can be one of the causes. Tips for how to heal, and how to help someone you know with perinatal depression or anxiety are also given.Aired on Monday 14 November 2016 on BayFM and Friday 18 November 2016 on the national Community Radio Network.Produced by Sally Cusack with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation.Important contacts for support:Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia: 1300 726 306Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636www.birthtalk.orgEpisode notes:www.panda.org.auwww.beyondblue.org.auwww.birthtalk.orgUK survey regarding rates of birth trauma and its impacts on women: http://www.birthrights.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Birthrights-Dignity-Survey.pdfwww.safemotherhoodforall.org.auSpeakers - * Sheena Byrom, OBE, midwife and midwifery consultant from the UK, www.sheenabyrom.com* Bashi Kumar Hazard, lawyer and board member of Human Rights in Childbirth: www.humanrightsinchildbirth.org* Professor of Midwifery Soo Downe, University of Central Lancashire, UK. Refs: The Lancet: Maternal Health 2016 Series* Professor of Community Health Sciences Eugene Declerq, University of Boston, US: www.birthbythenumbers.orgWith thanks to Professor Hannah Dahlen and the International Normal Labour and Birth Conference October 2016 for enabling me to conduct these interviews.Image: www.panda.org.au

Hannah Dahlen - The renowned midwifery advocate discusses her career, medical interventions in births, home births, and relationship-based care.

Recent studies have revealed an emerging understanding of the benefits of birthing relationships through the childbearing process. ShutterstockRecent studies have revealed an emerging understanding of the benefits of birthing relationships through the childbearing process. Creating a healthy mental state through pregnancy, birth and postnatal care can have an important and tangible effect on the health of both child and mother. Midwifery, one of the oldest professions in the world, has been increasingly overshadowed by technological development and obstetricians. But the benefits a midwife can provide through comfort, empowerment and understanding are something that can’t (yet) be emulated by medical science. Dallas Rogers spoke with Hannah Dahlen, Professor of Midwifery and Higher Degree Research Director in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University, about encouraging a healthy pregnancy through relationships and empowerment, while also balancing this with traditional medical care. Dr Jacqueline Nelson, sociologist at the University of Technology Sydney and Dallas’ wife, also contributes her personal journey through her current pregnancy. Subscribe to The Conversation’s Speaking With podcasts on iTunes, or follow on Tunein Radio. Music from: Free Music Archive Using air bubbles as lenses I see the outside. I suspect the world is not what it seems by Cherly KaCherly Free Music Archive Gnossienne Nº1 by Trans Alp Free Music Archive Atlantic State of Mind (A Long Winter) by mGee Free Music Archive Conscience by New Air Dallas Rogers receives funding from the Community Broadcasting Foundation to produce short academic interviews for SoundMinds Radio (http://www.soundminds.com.au/author/dallas/). Segments of this interview were played on community radio in January 2016

Epigenetic impacts of birth interventions on our species, what women need to give birth, experiences with midwifery in hospital and home with Hannah Dahlen. http://www.hannahdahlen.com.au/ Aired 13 April 2015.Produced and presented by Sally Cusack.Copyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2015

Epigenetic impacts of birth interventions on our species, what women need to give birth, experiences with midwifery in hospital and home with Hannah Dahlen. http://www.hannahdahlen.com.au/ Aired 13 April 2015.Produced and presented by Sally Cusack.Copyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2015