Podcast appearances and mentions of rhea dempsey

Beth and Lilly explore how Beth prepared for her recent birth and look at the ways in which preparing to birth for a second time differs from your first. This episode is filled with practical strategies for birth preparation, no matter where you're at in your motherhood journey.  Some of the resources mentioned include:  Alfie's Birth Story on Australian Birth Stories Podcast, The Birth Class, Rhea Dempsey and Beth's Melbourne Acupuncturist  If you loved this episode make sure you're following along in your podcast app of choice and join our online community on Instagram @growingthepodcast 

In this heartwarming and insightful episode, I sit down with renowned childbirth educator and doula Rhea Dempsey to explore the world of VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) homebirths. With nearly 50 years of experience, Rhea shares her wisdom on embracing the power of physiological birth, managing the “crisis of confidence” during labour, and reframing pain as a sign of strength. Rhea also reflects on the evolving homebirth landscape in Australia, the importance of building a strong support team, and why understanding past birthing experiences is crucial for planning a VBAC homebirth. Whether you're preparing for your next birth or supporting someone in their journey, this episode is filled with practical advice and empowering insights. Key Topics Covered: Rhea's nearly 50-year journey supporting homebirths The evolution of homebirths in Australia and the role of midwives Understanding the “crisis of confidence” during labour and how to navigate it Reframing labour pain as functional and empowering Tips for building a strong support circle for VBAC homebirths Why reflecting on your previous birth experience is critical for VBAC preparation Resources Mentioned: Rhea Dempsey's Books: Learn more about Rhea's workshops and resources: Rhea Dempsey's Website Takeaway Message:Birth is a transformative journey. With preparation, the right mindset, and a supportive team, women can reclaim confidence and embrace the potency of their bodies. I hope you enjoy this episode. Ashley x More from Ashley: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The VBAC Village⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleywinning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Group here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love the podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy me a coffee here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In Episode 61 of The Road to Wisdom Podcast Chloe and Keshia welcome back Rhea Dempsey for another conversation to explore the psychological barriers and constraints that women face during pregnancy and childbirth which are main themes in her latest book "Beyond The Birth Plan". We highlight the importance of addressing these issues and the impact they can have on birth outcomes. This episode covers topics such as the role of midwives and doulas, the integration of counseling and psychology in birth work, and the need to address past trauma. The conversation also delves into the concept of Pandora's Box and the significance of understanding one's own birth and early experiences. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to childbirth that considers both the physical and psychological aspects. In this conversation, Rhea discusses the concept of wild cards in birth and the impact of attachment styles on the birthing experience. She highlights the importance of creating a safe space for discussing wild cards, particularly those related to sexual abuse. Rhea explains the different attachment styles, including secure attachment, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, and disorganized attachment. She emphasizes the need for a secure base for exploration in birth and the role of partners in providing support. Overall, this conversation explores the complex dynamics of birth and the significance of attachment in shaping the birthing experience. Episdode Takeaways - Addressing psychological barriers is crucial for positive birth outcomes. - Midwives and doulas play a vital role in providing emotional support during pregnancy and childbirth. - Understanding one's own birth and early experiences can have a profound impact on the birthing process. - The medical system should prioritize the psychological well-being of women during childbirth.  - Wild cards, such as sexual abuse histories, can have a significant impact on the birthing experience. - Attachment styles, including secure attachment, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, and disorganized attachment, play a role in how individuals navigate the birthing process. - Creating a safe space for discussing wild cards and attachment histories is crucial for supporting birthing individuals. - Partners can provide a secure base for exploration during birth, but it is important for them to understand the emotional and physical needs of the birthing person.   Rhea can be found at www.birthingwisdom.com.au and IG: https://www.theroadtowisdompodcast.com/⁠⁠. It's your VIP ticket to all things The Road To Wisdom  

In Episode 61 of The Road to Wisdom Podcast Chloe and Keshia welcome back Rhea Dempsey for another conversation to explore the psychological barriers and constraints that women face during pregnancy and childbirth which are main themes in her latest book "Beyond The Birth Plan". We highlight the importance of addressing these issues and the impact they can have on birth outcomes. This episode covers topics such as the role of midwives and doulas, the integration of counseling and psychology in birth work, and the need to address past trauma. The conversation also delves into the concept of Pandora's Box and the significance of understanding one's own birth and early experiences. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to childbirth that considers both the physical and psychological aspects. In this conversation, Rhea discusses the concept of wild cards in birth and the impact of attachment styles on the birthing experience. She highlights the importance of creating a safe space for discussing wild cards, particularly those related to sexual abuse. Rhea explains the different attachment styles, including secure attachment, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, and disorganized attachment. She emphasizes the need for a secure base for exploration in birth and the role of partners in providing support. Overall, this conversation explores the complex dynamics of birth and the significance of attachment in shaping the birthing experience. Episdode Takeaways - Addressing psychological barriers is crucial for positive birth outcomes. - Midwives and doulas play a vital role in providing emotional support during pregnancy and childbirth. - Understanding one's own birth and early experiences can have a profound impact on the birthing process. - The medical system should prioritize the psychological well-being of women during childbirth.  - Wild cards, such as sexual abuse histories, can have a significant impact on the birthing experience. - Attachment styles, including secure attachment, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, and disorganized attachment, play a role in how individuals navigate the birthing process. - Creating a safe space for discussing wild cards and attachment histories is crucial for supporting birthing individuals. - Partners can provide a secure base for exploration during birth, but it is important for them to understand the emotional and physical needs of the birthing person.   Rhea can be found at www.birthingwisdom.com.au and IG: https://www.theroadtowisdompodcast.com/⁠⁠. It's your VIP ticket to all things The Road To Wisdom

This episode is a must for those preparing for labour and birth and for those, including birth partners, who will be present during a labour and birth. We were lucky enough to speak with well-known, Rhea Dempsey, who over the last 40 years has attended thousands of births. This was such a fascinating chat about: The stats mothers are up against birthing in this modern world Understanding pain in labour - functional physiological pain vs pathological painThe hormonal changes that happen during normal physiological birth - the dance between Queen Oxytocin, Endorphins, and AdrenalineThe similarities between Runner's High and "the magic of 7cm" during normal physiological birthThe "Crisis of Confidence" many women face throughout labour How to prepare for a powerful, positive birth with tips on creating a conducive environment, when the right time is to get into a birth pool, as well as Rhea's thoughts on tools like the birth comb and the TENS machineIf you are wanting to learn more, Rhea has two phenomenal books - Birth With Confidence and Beyond The Birth Plan. I know many of you have been longing for this episode so we would absolutely love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email at hello@hormonehealthstudio.com or tag us on Instagram.

Warning: today's podcast guest may have you fangirling… In today's episode I sat down with Rhea Dempsey, a childbirth doula and educator, counsellor and author to Birth With Confidence & Beyond The Birth Plan, (two of NBC's mamas' favourite reads)!Rhea came into this space after experiencing an out-of-control birth experience with her first bub, which really opened her mind to the existing birth culture around physiological birth, and birthing in the hospital setting. This is what set her on this path to make so many waves in the physiological birthing space and empower mamas in understanding the power of birth preparation.She's really amazing at communicating different points and concepts in an easy to understand way. In this podcast we discuss:So much about physiological birthThe crisis of confidence Use of epidurals Foetal positioning & we have so much other amazing stuff! This podcast is for:Pregnant mamas who desire a physiological birthMamas' interested in birth preparation techniques for a progressive birthMamas' who love being educated about birth LEARN MORE ABOUT MY NEW ONLINE BIRTH PREP COURSE, BIRTH CIRCLE HERE: https://www.naturalbirthco.com/birth-circle Get your FREE 14 day Pregnancy Preparation Guide here: https://naturalbirthco.myflodesk.com/14dayguide (for pregnant mamas who have no idea where to start.) Sign up for tangible advice from the best preconception, pregnancy and birth professionals in your inbox every fortnight here: https://naturalbirthco.myflodesk.com/mamasadvicenewsletter I really hope you enjoy the podcast!To learn more about Natural birth co check out our website here: https://www.naturalbirthco.com/ Please share this podcast with anyone who you think will benefit from hearing or share your recent listen in your social stories!YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/RNXl0GzISVg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode we are again joined by Rhea Dempsey, childbirth educator and author of two incredible bibles – Birth with Confidence and Beyond the Birth Plan. Together we explore birth trauma – the statistics, the realities, the role of Queen oxytocin, the butterfly effect of synthetic oxytocin, the 2024 Senate inquiry into birth trauma and so much more.   Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/482 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

Rhea Dempsey is one of the foremost thinkers on the topic of working with pain in childbirth. She shares with Adriana the physiological purpose of pain during labor, why it gets such a bad rap, and suggests the pain relief paradigm is a medical construct that undermines our capacity for peak performance and body potency that ultimately facilitates birth. In other words: bring it on!Sponsor offers - TIME SENSITIVE! BIRTH CLASS RETREAT - Get an amazing 10% off at BirthClassRetreat.com with code BIRTHFULNEEDED - Get 20% off at ThisIsNeeded.com with code BIRTHFULHONEYLOVE - Get 20% off at HoneyLove.com/Birthful JENNI KAYNE - Get 15% off at JenniKayne.com/Birthful with code BIRTHFUL15ONESKIN - Get 15% off at https://www.OneSkin.co/ with code BIRTHFULHOMETHREADS - Visit HomeThreads.com/birthful to get a 15% off code for your first order!FAMILYALBUM APP - Download the app for free, wherever you get your apps! AQUATRU - Get 20% off at AquaTru.com with code BIRTHFULMY LIFE IN A BOOK - Get 10% off at MyLifeInABook.com with code BIRTHFULGet the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page.If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on Working with Childbirth Pain and our episode on Epidurals and Breastfeeding. You can connect with Rhea on Instagram @rheadempseybirth. You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign up for Adriana's Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course at BirthfulCourses.com.Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Visit HomeThreads.com/BIRTHFUL today and get a 15% off code for your first order!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today, on The Mama Village podcast, we have the privilege of hearing from Tess, a remarkable woman who has journeyed through the depths of infertility struggles to find herself in the radiant light of motherhood. Her path led her to a private hospital where she experienced a birth filled with love, support, and power. But Tess's journey doesn't end there. Inspired by her own experiences, she has become a doula, offering her unique gift of support to women who face similar challenges on their path to motherhood. Tess's passion lies in holding space for mothers during the vulnerable postpartum period, where she provides emotional support, practical assistance, and unwavering compassion. In our conversation, Tess shares her insights into the profound role of a doula in both the birth and postpartum space. We delve into topics such as postpartum depletion, the importance of setting healthy boundaries after birth, and the transformative power of unconditional support. So join us as we embark on this journey with Tess, exploring the depths of her experiences and the wisdom she has gained along the way. Don't forget that if you like the show, please subscribe and leave a review on your podcast platform. Thank you all for your continuing support! If you would like to share your positive pregnancy, birth, postpartum and motherhood story, or you have education in the space to share, please send me a DM or email the.mamavillage@outlook.com   @doula_maid_tess www.doulamaidtess.com.au For Music: https://soundcloud.com/emotionetoile/kevin-macleod-easy-day-no-copyright-music-103   Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, and this is not medical advice. Any information discussed in this podcast should not replace the advice of your professional healthcare provider. This podcast is designed for general information only and is not specific to individual needs. Please seek advice from your professional health care provider if you have any concerns regarding your pregnancy, birth or postpartum.   Resources: Podcasts - The Great Birth Rebellion Positive Birth Australia Down to Birth Books - Hypnobirthing The Mongan Method by Marie F Mongon, Birth with Confidence by Rhea Dempsey, Reclaiming childbirth as a Rite of Rassage by Rachel Reed, The Birth Space by Gabrielle Nancarrow Dr Sara Wickham social media and blog Birth Time – the documentary Born at Home – the documentary

In this episode, I'm joined by Bree Stafford (she/her), a birth doula, birth photographer, and mum of three. Bree joins us to share her VBA2C/HBA2C story. Bree's three birth experiences have opened her heart to what is possible. Her first babies, two boys, whose arrivals took her on a journey through an intervention filled hospital birth, resulting in a Cesarean with her first son. The process of planning a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) with her second son, resulting in a repeat, yet empowered cesarean. With her third pregnancy with her daughter, Bree realised that everything she needed was within, not external to her, and she birthed her lovingly at home (HBA2C). Bree's birth experiences, combined with her doula training with Rhea Dempsey in 2009, enables her to support pregnant and labouring women in their journeys to motherhood. Through her work, she wishes to provide women with the information, wisdom, and power that she wishes she had leading into her first son's birth. To see photos of our weekly guests and keep up to date with episode releases, follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@definitelybabypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The Definitely Baby theme music was written by Hagan Mathews and produced at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sleeplessfootscray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The photo in the podcast logo was taken by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@maki.levine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This episode was recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri Wilam and Boon Wurrung/Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation. Australia always was and always will be the land of the First Peoples. Every month, I Pay The Rent and so can you - click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to learn more.

In this episode, I'm joined by Bree Stafford (she/her), a birth doula, birth photographer, and mum of three. She is my wonderful doula who'll be supporting my VBAC this year/early next. In this episode, Bree shares her 'Recipes for a Successful VBAC' as comprehensive tips for anyone planning for a VBAC. More about Bree: Bree's three birth experiences have opened her heart to what is possible. Her first babies, two boys, whose arrivals took her on a journey through an intervention filled hospital birth, resulting in a Cesarean with her first son. The process of planning a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) with her second son, resulting in a repeat, yet empowered cesarean. With her third pregnancy with her daughter, Bree realised that everything she needed was within, not external to her, and she birthed her lovingly at home (HBA2C). Bree's birth experiences, combined with her doula training with Rhea Dempsey in 2009, enables her to support pregnant and labouring women in their journeys to motherhood. Through her work, she wishes to provide women with the information, wisdom, and power that she wishes she had leading into her first son's birth. To see photos of our weekly guests and keep up to date with episode releases, follow us on instagram ⁠⁠⁠@definitelybabypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The Definitely Baby theme music was written by Hagan Mathews and produced at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sleeplessfootscray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The photo in the podcast logo was taken by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@maki.levine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This episode was recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri Wilam and Boon Wurrung/Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation. Australia always was and always will be the land of the First Peoples. Every month, I Pay The Rent and so can you - click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to learn more.

In episode 27 of the road to wisdom podcast, Chloe & Keshia chat with Rhea Dempsey. Rhea is a childbirth educator, speaker, author, counsellor and birth attendant (doula) with experience at over a thousand  births. With adult daughters and grandchildren of her own, Rhea's understanding of birth has been gained over almost four decades of working with pregnant women, their partners, support people, midwives and medical practitioners, in home and hospital settings. Rhea is a highly sought after speaker and presenter at conferences, seminars and workshops on birth and counselling issues. She regularly addresses pregnant women, their partners and support people; complementary health practitioners; midwives and medical practitioners. She is recognized as an insightful commentator on the difficulties faced by women who have a yearning for normal physiological birth in navigating the present birth culture. She is also respected as one of Australia's foremost thinkers on the topic of working with pain in childbirth and its connection to normal physiological birth.   In this episode, we explore the distinction between natural oxytocin and its synthetic counterpart, unravel the sequence of events post-epidural, and unpack the intricacies of pain during childbirth and we learn how to be fully attuned to our bodies and baby to achieve blissful birth.   Rhea is the author of "Birth with Confidence" and "Beyond the Birth Plan," she can be found at www.birthingwisdom.com.au (http://www.birthingwisdom.com.au/)  and on Instagram @rheadempseybirth.   Loved what you heard in this episode? Your support means the world. Make sure to hit that subscribe button, spread the word with your pals, and drop us a review. By doing so, you're not just tuning in – you're fueling our community's growth and paving the way for more incredible guests to grace our show. As the week rolls by, we're already cooking up more tantalizing content for your hungry ears. Keen to stay in the loop with the latest episode releases? Follow our journey on Instagram at @theroadtowisdom.podcast and catch behind-the-scenes action on our YouTube channel @theroadtowisdompodcast. Don't miss out on a thing – also, snag the freshest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter over at ⁠⁠https://www.theroadtowisdompodcast.com/⁠⁠. It's your VIP ticket to all things The Road To Wisdom  

n episode 27 of the road to wisdom podcast, Chloe & Keshia chat with Rhea Dempsey. Rhea is a childbirth educator, speaker, author, counsellor and birth attendant (doula) with experience at over a thousand  births. With adult daughters and grandchildren of her own, Rhea's understanding of birth has been gained over almost four decades of working with pregnant women, their partners, support people, midwives and medical practitioners, in home and hospital settings. Rhea is a highly sought after speaker and presenter at conferences, seminars and workshops on birth and counselling issues. She regularly addresses pregnant women, their partners and support people; complementary health practitioners; midwives and medical practitioners. She is recognized as an insightful commentator on the difficulties faced by women who have a yearning for normal physiological birth in navigating the present birth culture. She is also respected as one of Australia's foremost thinkers on the topic of working with pain in childbirth and its connection to normal physiological birth.   In this episode, we explore the distinction between natural oxytocin and its synthetic counterpart, unravel the sequence of events post-epidural, and unpack the intricacies of pain during childbirth and we learn how to be fully attuned to our bodies and baby to achieve blissful birth.   Rhea is the author of "Birth with Confidence" and "Beyond the Birth Plan," she can be found at www.birthingwisdom.com.au (http://www.birthingwisdom.com.au/)  and on Instagram @rheadempseybirth.   Loved what you heard in this episode? Your support means the world. Make sure to hit that subscribe button, spread the word with your pals, and drop us a review. By doing so, you're not just tuning in – you're fueling our community's growth and paving the way for more incredible guests to grace our show. As the week rolls by, we're already cooking up more tantalizing content for your hungry ears. Keen to stay in the loop with the latest episode releases? Follow our journey on Instagram at @theroadtowisdom.podcast and catch behind-the-scenes action on our YouTube channel @theroadtowisdompodcast. Don't miss out on a thing – also, snag the freshest updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter over at ⁠⁠https://www.theroadtowisdompodcast.com/⁠⁠. It's your VIP ticket to all things The Road To Wisdom  

In this week's episode, I am chatting with Rhea Dempsey who is an Australian doula, author, and birth educator. We had a great chat about our thoughts and beliefs on giving birth in the modern-day maternity system, and how 'thank goodness births' can usually be unravelled to reveal the cause - which Rhea shares is typically because of  'the fu*#!ing epidural'. This is such a wonderful conversation with Rhea, who is a real veteran in the birth world, and we can learn so much from the wise women who have supported so many families through the system over the decades. Her passion stems from her experience with fitness and diet before she ever became a birth worker, and she then became 'radicalised' by the births of her own children.I hope you enjoy this episode - and you can find Rhea:-Instagram - @rheadempseybirthWebsite - https://www.birthingwisdom.com.auIf you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:-Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner - click here:-https://bit.ly/LabourofloveThe Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9dfPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth' - Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmOPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'- Colour version https://amzn.to/3GknbPFYou can also purchase a copy via my website - www.birthability.co.uk Follow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner @birthabilityBook a 1-2-1 session with Sallyann - https://linktr.ee/SallyannBeresford Please remember that the information shared with you in this episode is solely based on my own personal experiences as a doula and the private opinions of my guests, based on their own experiences. Any recommendations made may not be suitable for all listeners, so you should always do your own research before making decisions.

In this episode, I am joined by doula Bree Stafford and Homebirth Mindset Coach & Guide Ashley Winning to discuss what they've noticed in supporting people in their homebirth after caesarean (HBAC) journeys. Guest 1: Bree Stafford Bree is a birth doula, birth photographer, and mum of three. Bree's three birth experiences have opened her heart to what is possible. Her first babies, two boys, whose arrivals took her on a journey through an intervention filled hospital birth, resulting in a Cesarean with her first son. The process of planning a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) with her second son, resulting in a repeat, yet empowered cesarean. With her third pregnancy with her daughter, Bree realised that everything she needed was within, not external to her, and she birthed her lovingly at home (HBA2C). Bree's birth experiences, combined with her doula training with Rhea Dempsey in 2009, enables her to support pregnant and labouring women in their journeys to motherhood. Through her work, she wishes to provide women with the information, wisdom, and power that she wishes she had leading into her first son's birth. Guest 2: Ashley Winning Ashley is a Homebirth Mindset Coach & Guide, Podcaster, Speaker, and she birthed her third baby at home unassisted after two surgical births. Ashley believes that women are born with the strength, wisdom and courage to birth and be the mothers they want to be. She works intimately with pregnant women who plan to homebirth/freebirth by working through fear and mindset challenges, while providing emotional support so that they feel heard, seen & validated while taking the steps to intuitively birth their baby their way. You can find many freebirth & homebirth resources and support on her website: www.ashleywinning.com Or check out her Podcast The VBAC Homebirth Stories Podcast. Follow our instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@definitelybabypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠for photos of weekly guests and episode updates and releases. The Definitely Baby theme music was written by Hagan Mathews and produced at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sleeplessfootscray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The photo in the podcast logo was taken by ⁠⁠⁠⁠@maki.levine⁠⁠⁠⁠. I would like the acknowledge the lands on which we recorded these conversations: Yugambeh Country, Wadawurrung, the Gulidjan and the Gadubanud, and Wurundjeri Wilam and Boon Wurrung/Bunurong Country. Australia always was and always will be the land of the First Peoples. Every month, I Pay The Rent and so can you - click⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to learn more.

Episode 7 takes us juuuust across the Coral Sea, to New Caledonia where Stacey, her husband Paul and their first born 4 year old Aydan (born in hospital in Kalgoorlie), welcomed baby Atlas. Stacey tells us a bit about the maternity system in New Caledonia and why she was left not much choice but to take the step and freebirth Atlas. I loved this story, but am also saddened by how the medicalisation of maternity care is also, alike Australia, associated with British and  French colonialism in New Caledonia. Freebirth story begins approx 9:10 I hope you enjoy this story as much as I did! Links to people/business/resources Birth Time https://www.birthtime.world/Great Birth Rebellion Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3gQRikeOcaHkJjWTtcT1B1?si=867bf263322f46c1Free Birth Society https://www.freebirthsociety.com/Rhea Dempsey books https://www.birthingwisdom.com.au/book/Core and Floor Restore Webinar https://coreandfloor.com.au/collections/webinars/products/birth-webinarDr Sarah Buckley https://sarahbuckley.com/gentle-birth-gentle-mothering/introduction/Fear - Tension - Pain Triangle https://betterbirthblog.org/fear-tension-pain-teaching-tool/Rhea Dempsey Birth Prep course https://www.birthingwisdom.com.au/birthing-services/birth-preparation/Birth Mapping https://coreandfloor.com.au/products/the-birth-map-and-gameWhat is haemochromatosis? https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/haemochromatosis/Waterbirth and the dive reflex https://evidencebasedbirth.com/waterbirth/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12022304/ (I couldn't link the whole article, if you want it I can access and share it with you) Blissful Herbs tinctures https://www.blissfulherbs.com.au/What is 'matrescence'? https://birthtrauma.org.au/what-is-matrescence/Group B Strep https://www.sarawickham.com/gbse/Great Birth Rebellion GBS episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/4fRdhbcx12Iax2BEoVrl0G?si=f068a5b2881b44d1Support the show

In this episode, I speak with Julz and she shared with me her story of a beautiful, supported rural HBAC. It took Julz over 12 months to conceive her first baby, and while she was going through that journey she was working in a corporate job. It was fairly normalised to book in with an OBGYN during pregnancy for care. She didn't put much consideration into birth, as a first time mother, like so many first time mothers she was more interested in the pram and organising baby things. Julz was at the park with her partner swinging on a swing when her waters broke. She ended up going into hospital that night to start an induction process the next morning, although labour started on it's own. Labour was pretty intense for Julz, and she didn't have any mindset support like breathwork, positive affirmations, deep breathing or meditation to help her work through this in a positive way. She was given Fentanyl to help with the pain Intravenously. She was mostly sitting on the bed, trying to work through the pain while being supported with the Fentanyl. After coached pushing for three hours the OBGYN called it that she needed to go off to surgery, and her first baby was born via surgical birth. When she was pregnant with her next baby she had planned to have a VBAC and went back to the same hospital as where she had her first baby. She also had a subchorionic hematoma and some bleeding. More information on subchorionic hematoma: A subchorionic hematoma (also called subchorionic hemorrhage or subchorionic bleeding) is when blood forms between the wall of your uterus and the chorionic membrane during pregnancy. The chorionic membrane is the outermost layer separating your baby's amniotic sac from the wall of your uterus. It can be associated with vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. A subchorionic hematoma can shrink in size and resolve on its own without treatment. In some cases, your healthcare provider will recommend a plan for follow-up after assessing the hematoma. It rarely causes serious health complications. Her younger child also got slapped cheek during the early part of her pregnancy which can cause infant anemia which would require a transfusion into the fetus before birth. Although, it only impact 1% and 5% of women who have the infection. During a scan the man doing the scan told Julz she would need to speak to her OBGYN because he was the "boss" of what she could do in her pregnancy and boss which didn't sit right for Julz. She was speaking to a friend who had an incredible homebirth experience and she talked to her about her last birth and asked her what happened to her birth. She started listening to Rhea Dempsey on podcasts and her book Birth with Confidence and Dr Sarah Buckley and her incredible work. Julz started to understand the importance of hormones and functional, physiological pain that Rhea talks about. This planted the seed of homebirth, although she didn't believe this would be an option for her. She called over 10 different private midwives who would send her in different directions, in different forums. She called a midwife to just let her know that she felt she was too far away and after a conversation with this midwife she felt really connected and safe with that midwife. She asked her what happened in her last birth, which was a game changer for Julz. No one had ever really asked her about that birth. Julz formed a beautiful, supportive relationship with her midwife that made her feel seen, safe and supported and she went on to have a sacred birth at home the way she had wanted. You can listen to this gorgeous story to hear all the juicy details. More from Ashley Insta: ⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠⁠ Join the waitlist for my Group Mentoring Program ⁠- click here Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠Group here ⁠ Get access to the FREE Workshop: Get better support for your homebirth Get Homebirth resources sent to your inbox - Click here

In this Episode, Oni Blecher interviews Jane Hardwicke Collings. Jane has spent decades in the realms of birth education and ther wider work of reconnecting women with their sacred rites of passage. Jane started and runs the School of Shamanic Woman Craft and the Charity organisation Hygieia Health; revolutionising maternity care in Australia to minimise and prevent birth related trauma.Jane has many gifts of wisdom from her decades of experience in regards to birthing well. Not only is Jane and her school a wellspring of knowledge but she is a keen collaborator and her generosity to other groups and organisatins including ours is a testament to her ability to evolve our field and work together for a better future.Below are links to the Northern Rivers based events mentioned in Jane's interview. FREE birth trauma event:https://janehardwickecollings.com/events/red-thread-birth-trauma-a-conversation-with-jane-hardwicke-collings-rhea-dempsey/ https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/birth-trauma-awareness-event-tickets-623425651907 Red Thread Birth Trauma - A Conversation with Jane Hardwicke Collings and Rhea Dempsey

Dione from Make a Change on BayFM interviews Rhea Dempsey and Sally Cusack on birth trauma and related events coming up in the region for #birthtraumaawarenessweek 16 - 22 July 2023.Rhea Dempsey, childbirth educator, counsellor and author, will be in conversation with Jerusha Sutton from the Birth Time documentary team on Thursday 13 July 2023 at 6:30 - 8:30pm at Vali Byron.Bookings can be made through PBB Media here or here.Rhea will be visiting this region from Melbourne to also present at this Birth Trauma Awareness Event at Lennox Head on 18 July 2023.https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/birth-trauma-awareness-event-tickets-623425651907Aired on bayfm.org on 5 July 2023.Copyright Dione Green, Make a Change 2023

Rhea is a former PE teacher turned childbirth educator, and counsellor and feels privileged to have attended more than a thousand births in hospitals and home settings as a birth attendant as well as connecting with many more women, their partners and support people during birth preparation workshops and personal birth counselling sessions. Rhea has spoken extensively around Australia and internationally and is the author of two books – ‘Birth with Confidence: savvy choices for normal birth'  and the most recent ‘Beyond the Birth Plan: getting real about pain and power'.Rheas thoughtful, gentle voice takes us on a look back over the world of birth from the past 40 years from England to Australia.  How Rheas home births led to her passion into childbirth education and birth attendant work. How home births were parties back in the days! Rhea talks with us about how sadly, in more than forty years of birth work, she's witnessed an unprecedented rise in unnecessary medical interventions and the development of a culture that, rather than supporting women to birth naturally – physiologically -, is actually undermining them.We discuss the f&@k1ng epidural, as Rhea terms it, and how she feels it has hijacked what labour and birth discomfort means. The ‘thank goodness births' and what this means for society.And we discuss the importance of what it is we ‘choose' to focus on when providing childbirth education. Attachment styles and how that impacts how we go into birth. How shame plays a role in how we may or may not ask for help.Rhea leaves us with an oxytocin fuelled story from her book and makes Katie cry! LINKSRhea Dempsey website, courses, books Support the show Please support the show via Patreon or BuyMeACoffee MERCH here! Music Joseph McDade Like this podcast? Leave us a review here Want more from Katie and Rachel? Katie's website Rachel's website DisclaimerThe information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute medical or legal advice; instead, all information available on this site are for general informational purposes only. The Midwives' Cauldron podcast reserves the right to supplement, change or delete any information at any time.The information and materials on the podcast is provided "as is"; no representations are made that the content is error-free. Whilst we have tried to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information we do not warrant or guarantee the accurateness. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss or damage howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.

Rhea Dempsey is one of the foremost thinkers on the topic of working with pain in childbirth. She shares with Adriana the physiological purpose of pain during labor, why it gets such a bad rap, and suggests the pain relief paradigm is a medical construct that undermines our capacity for peak performance and body potency that ultimately facilitates birth. In other words, bring it on.Get the most out of this episode by checking out the resources, transcript, and links listed on its show notes page.If you liked this episode, listen to our interview on Working with Childbirth Pain and our episode on Epidurals and Breastfeeding. You can connect with Rhea on Instagram @rheadempseybirth. You can connect with Birthful @BirthfulPodcast and email us at podcast@Birthful.com. If you enjoy what you hear, download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can also sign-up for Adriana's Own Your Birth online BIRTH preparation classes and her Thrive with Your Newborn online POSTPARTUM preparation course.Follow us on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.Our Sponsors:* Visit HomeThreads.com/BIRTHFUL today and get a 15% off code for your first order!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birthful/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today I am privileged to be speaking with renowned Australian birth worker, Rhea Dempsey. Rhea is an Independent Birth Educator, Doula, Trainer, Counsellor and Author. Her understanding of birth has been gained over four decades. She has presented nationally and internationally. She is recognised as an insightful commentator on the difficulties women, who have a yearning for normal physiological birth, face in navigating present birth culture. Her book Birth with Confidence: savvy choices for normal birth, explores the issue of physiological pain and the importance of experienced support. While Beyond the Birth Plan: getting real about pain and power explores the deeper emotional and psychological dynamics impacting birthing potential. In this episode of the podcast we explore the difficulties in navigating the Western maternity care system, why we need to interrogate the ‘thank goodness' birth stories we keep hearing about, and ways to support physiological birthing amidst this all. To connect with Rhea or to find out more about her work and books: Here's Rhea's website: https://rheadempsey.com.au/ Her Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/rheadempseybirth/ Her Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/birthingwisdom And here are links to Dr Sarah Buckley's work: https://sarahbuckley.com/ https://www.nationalpartnership.org/our-work/resources/health-care/maternity/hormonal-physiology-of-childbearing.pdf

We are back for another year of rebellion! This is our first episode of the year and even though I (Mel) was on holidays during recording this one), B and Rhea steered the ship into grand waters! This weeks episode is all about Rhea Dempseys work in the birth space, her 2 phenomenal books, pain, bravery and how this all comes together with connection and attachment - it's the oxytocin story. To learn more about Rhea Dempsey go to her website https://www.birthingwisdom.com.au/ where you can also buy both of her books! and check her out on her socials @rheadempseybirth To get on the mailing list for this podcast and receive all the resources from this and previous episodes go to www.melaniethemidwife.com and sign up on the home page You can find out more about Mel @melaniethemidwife and B @coreandfloorrestore 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.

Join us for Part two of Sarah's hom story! In Sarah's words, this is a bit of her story - Part 2 of Sarah's Story I knew I didn't want to have this baby in hospital. The idea was just something I couldn't get my head around. So we planned a homebirth after two caesarean's at my sister's house as we live 2.5 hours away from a decent hospital. This pregnancy tested me in a lot of ways. I had "irritable uterus" from 36 weeks and days of stop start labour leading up to his birth, most likely due to his presentation and some stressors with my teenage children. By the time I reached transition I'd been awake 24 hours and was not recognising transition as it was, so it was really a massive challenge being absolutely spent. I'd announced I was exhausted, I couldn't go on any longer. My contractions had been all over the place and I just didn't think I was anywhere near having him. My midwife suggested I get into bed and just try to rest as much as possible, it felt last resort. I immediately started shaking all over, it was awful. I thought, this is adrenaline, but I didn't know it was also a sign of transition. Within 2 contractions in bed my waters released with massive force. I couldn't move back to the birthing room where our pool was set up, I was just physically unable to move and within 30 minutes of primal roaring loud enough to probably wake the whole neighbourhood, my body had taken over. I had no control, there was no breathing this baby out! With every ounce of me, he was here. It was mind blowing how fast everything changed. I literally felt like I was a cow in the paddock birthing a calf, it felt all kinds of weird . It wasn't peaceful, for me it wasn't calm, but we did it. I had no tearing. No blood loss at all. We are both in amazing shape. And best of all, my postpartum has been worth every cent. So in love Resources mentioned in the podcast: Rhea Dempsey's crisis of confidence. @rheadempseybirth (on Insta) MORE FROM ASHLEY: Get access to this free Homebirth Workshop here! Find out more on how I can support you + you can have me as your guide + biggest supporter - Click here! Join our VBAC Homebirth Support Group here Insta: @ashleylwinning Email: hello@themotherhoodcircle.com.au Ashley x

Seriously, what's not to love about Rhea?! A pioneer and matriarch of our Australian birthing and birth education culture, this one's a history lesson as much as permission to let yourself love whatever business and pivots you take, children in tow! Rhea is the living embodiment of holding the essence of a feminine leader, with palpable integrity, where people can't help but feel a level of devotion and desire to be part of a bigger movement. So if that sings to your heart, you'll love this episode! In this episode we discuss: • What the fuck is this system? • Organically learning birth • Attuning to the emotional and psychological aspects of woman and birth • The power of women sitting together discussing everyday experiences • The value of community work • Being the activist who wants to change a system, business second • The evolution of ‘doula' as a business • Thinking sustainably and charging for your service • The culture and history of Australian birth as it is paralleled by Rhea's personal story • Consciousness raising women's circles • Cultivating a beginners mindset • Working with birth trauma • Having a spiritual practice which serves both your life and your business • Trusting the path that lights you up • The journey of meeting your demons • Being a seeker of truth and depth • The grief you live with being an activist • The calling to be a teacher and speak to the many • Having a plan and being open to guidance • Preparing for public speaking and trusting your craft and passion • Early starter and pressure-prompted personality styles and how she's worked with them • Building parameters that support your creativity 2021 BIOGRAPHY: Rhea is an Independent Birth Educator, Doula, Trainer, Counsellor and Author. Her understanding of birth has been gained over four decades She has presented nationally and internationally. She is recognized as an insightful commentator on the difficulties women, who have a yearning for normal physiological birth, face in navigating present birth culture. Her book Birth with Confidence: savvy choices for normal birth, explores the issue of physiological pain and the importance of experienced support. While Beyond the Birth Plan: getting real about pain and power explores the deeper emotional and psychological dynamics impacting birthing potential. Rhea is the mother of three adult daughters, and five delicious home born grandchildren. Her mothering included the key tenets of attachment parenting—long-term breastfeeding, co-sleeping and baby wearing. She delights in witnessing this generational pattern continuing with her grandchildren. To find out more about Rhea's books and work, visit her website www.rheadempsey.com.au You can connect with Rhea here: https://www.birthingwisdom.com.au/ https://birthwithconfidence.com.au/about-rhea-dempsey/ https://www.facebook.com/birthingwisdom https://www.instagram.com/rheadempseybirth/ https://twitter.com/RheaDempsey

It's hard to truly detail Caitlin's incredible CV, however let me set the scene by saying that she is a full spectrum doula taught by Rhea Dempsey, a postpartum doula taught by Anna Watts and a registered Kinesiologist with the ICPKP school of Australia. Caitlin is co-author of the incredible bible, Nourishing Those Who Nurture, and today she and I explore the importance of the first 40 days, the role of and how to create your modern day village, how to truly nourish the mother, how to get really practical when it comes to preparing for birth and beyond, and so much more.    Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/382 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.

In today's episode we are joined by Rhea Dempsey, who, for the few of you who don't know, is a childbirth educator, speaker, counsellor, birth attendant and founder of Birthing Wisdom. Rhea's work continues to be revolutionary, allowing women interested in natural birth to find or regain their power and truly know that the natural birth they dream of is possible. Rhea and I discuss normal physiological birth and unpack topics within including the role of pain, the epidural, the cascade of intervention, the significance of continuity of care and so much more. There are a few profanities in this episode, so please be mindful if you have little ears around. Head to https://www.stephlowe.com/podcasts/376 for show notes, episode transcripts and more.  

Welcome to the Best of Birthful. Creator and host Adriana Lozada curated  and edited each selection in this playlist of the most popular episodes. It's a tailored  introduction to the expansive catalog she amassed over the first five years of Birthful's 300+ shows.Educator, doula, birth activist, and author Rhea Dempsey invites you to rethink birth pain as a valuable part of your labor experience. She and Adriana explore how you can overcome any fears of pain, and feel prepared to face it instead.Here's the original episode in full.For more Birthful, visit the show page. For new episodes, subscribe to Birthful. You can connect with us on Instagram @birthfulpodcast  and email us at info@birthful.com

On this episode of The Lamaze Podcast, Lesley Pascuzzi, LCCE, speaks with Rhea Dempsey, an independent childbirth educator, speaker, experienced birth attendant and author of the best selling books, "Birthing with Confidence" and "Beyond The Birth Plan". Rhea is respected as one of the foremost thinkers on working with pain in childbirth. In this episode, Rhea discusses her second book, "Beyond The Birth Plan" to showcase important considerations for birthing families as they work towards the birth they want. Highlights include psychological preparations, recognizing anxiety and its impact on Queen Oxytocin, our everyday vulnerabilities in labor and birth as well as wildcard life experiences that we must honor.

Today we meet Sammy who is a mum of two living in Brisbane Queensland who is a trained doula and high school music teacher. She tells us of her first birth which ended in an emergency caesarean. Sammy, like 1 in 3 Australian women experienced significant birth trauma as a result of what happened and this birth went on to change the course of her life- inspiring her to help other women by providing emotional and physical birth support to those in need.We hear of her journey towards her VBAC, what tools she accessed to assist her towards her second birth and what she did differently to ensure a more positive experience.Sammy teaches us that sometimes the most important tool is within us- our ability to listen to our own intuition and to believe in our bodies ability to birth.We thank you Sammy for sharing your very personal birth stories with us. We hope you all enjoy and learn a lot from this episode.Connect with Sammy on Instagram @sammygriffinbirthsupport~ Notes ~Sammy's website: https://sammygriffinbirthsupport.comDoula & birth photographer: https://www.olivejuicelifestylephotography.comResources:Jane Hardwick Collings https://janehardwickecollings.com/pregnancy-ecourse/Ten moons (book)The Birth Map https://www.bellabirth.org/the-birth-map.htmlRhea Dempsey- Birth With Confidence (book)Pam England - Birthing from Within (book)Post Natal Depression/Anxiety and birth trauma 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.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

Martina is a Mum of 3 crazy, fun, loving and uber cheeky kids! She is a midwife, runs Calmbirth courses, and has just completed her IBCLC certification. She offers her full spectrum services through her business, Hey Baby! Birth & Breastfeeding Support. In this episode Martina shares the stories of her three beautiful homebirths and her breastfeeding journey through her baby raising years. She brings a unique perspective through her expertise in all things birth and breastfeeding!   Martina recommends: Birth with Confidence by Rhea Dempsey. Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering by Sarah Buckley. Give Birth like a Feminist by Milli Hill. The Midwives Cauldron podcast The Aware Parenting Podcast And this Episode of Rockstar Birth Magazine with Sarah Buckley: https://podtail.com/da/podcast/rockstar-birth-radio/ep02-dr-sarah-buckley-undisturbed-birth/   You can find Martina on instagram here.   Support Keep Birth Wild on Patreon here.

Birthing with Confidence Podcast When you think of birth, do you immediately think of pain? Do you think of a negative experience? Well then you need to listen to this amazing interview I had with Rhea Dempsey. Not only is Rhea a childbirth educator, doula, author, speaker and birth advocate, she is a forward thinker with it comes to childbirth. She advocates for normal physiological birth, and as we talk about the different type of pain, and birth being a very functional pain compared to a pathological pain. Rhea encourages women to explore and reflect on what they want from the pregnancy and birthing experience and provides guidance about how to navigate the ‘maternity system' and the birthing process and their journey into an empowered motherhood. She's real and honest and has a holistic and woman-centred approach. Her aim is to prepare women who want a normal physiological birth to become what she calls ‘savvy willing woman'. As we talk about surrounding yourself with the right supportive team who can help you through your ‘crisis of confidence' Rhea identifies distinct pain attitudes in the pregnant woman and also in the practitioners working with birthing women, and how all of this affects the possibility of the woman having a normal physiological birth.

Janelle and her husband are farmers, growing avocados, beef cattle and a market garden. She is religious and after many years of feeling that she may not want children, she left the decision to start a family to God, and conceived not long after. In this episode she shares the story of her pregnancy and birth with her son. Janelle's birth was overall a positive and life changing experience. Her favourite books she would recommend for expecting parents are Sarah Buckley's Gentle Birth Gentle Mothering and Rhea Dempsey's Birth With Confidence.

Rhea's understanding of birth has been gained over four decades. Her book ‘Birth with Confidence: savvy choices for normal birth', explores the issue of physiological pain and the importance of experienced support. ‘While Beyond the Birth Plan: getting real about pain and power' explores the deeper emotional and psychological dynamics impacting birthing potential. The post Pain, Power and Birthing with Confidence with Rhea Dempsey, Independent Birth Educator, Doula, Trainer, Counsellor and Author appeared first on Pinky McKay Official Website.

To hear the full episode, subscribe at patreon.com/birthhour! Rhea Dempsey is a childbirth educator, speaker, counselor and birth attendant (doula) with experience at over one thousand births. In this conversation, we discuss reframing the way we think about birth with an emphasis on what Rhea refers to as the 'crises of confidence' among laboring people and how our culture doesn't support us through those moments. Rhea also makes a unique argument for why you need a birth plan. Plus, lots more!

To kick off this sixth episode in the Birth with Confidence series we are discussing crises of confidence, common stages in labour when women may start to doubt themselves and their strength.  Rhea Dempsey, a birth worker, counsellor, childbirth educator and incredible author talks us through: The common points in labour when a crisis of confidence may present  The importance of having the right birth team to recognise these situations and support you through them Often these crises only last for a few contractions (good news!) but if not managed well they can completely hijack labour Don't forget we also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Rhea talks us through “wild cards” and how certain life events or social and emotional factors can pop up as triggers throughout the birth process. You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com. If you'd like to learn more from Rhea you can find her at birthingwisdom.com.au I'd love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kick off this fifth episode in the Birth with Confidence series we are discussing the current issues in modern day birth culture and ways to naturally boost your pain tolerance. Rhea Dempsey, a birth worker, counsellor, childbirth educator and incredible author talks us through: Importance of understanding your birth environment The current birth stats in Australia Why natural physiological birth is on the brink of extinction The introduction of the epidural and how this has changed the birth space Birth culture and our issues with pain How to naturally boost your pain tolerance Today's episode is episode 5 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about crises of confidence and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse. We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Rhea talks us through “wild cards” and how certain life events or social and emotional factors can pop up as triggers throughout the birth process. You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com. If you'd like to learn more from Rhea you can find her at birthingwisdom.com.au I'd love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kick off this fourth episode in the Birth with Confidence series we are discussing the importance of reframing labour pain as being normal and physiological rather than pathological.  Rhea Dempsey, a birth worker, counsellor, childbirth educator and incredible author talks us through: The current birth culture and demonising of labour pain  The difference between pathological versus physiological pain Different sensations you may feel in labour that are completely NORMAL Today's episode is episode 4 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about the issues within the current birth culture, crises of confidence and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse. We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Rhea talks us through “wild cards” and how certain life events or social and emotional factors can pop up as triggers throughout the birth process. You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com. If you'd like to learn more from Rhea you can find her at birthingwisdom.com.au I'd love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kick off this third episode in the Birth with Confidence series we are discussing the hormones involved in late stage labour and the importance of understanding the difference between a woman feeling exhausted versus being endorphined.  Rhea Dempsey, a birth worker, counsellor, childbirth educator and incredible author talks us through: The key role that endorphins and adrenaline play in late stage labour  How endorphins help to mediate pain and help a mother drop into her primal brain How adrenaline helps to “wake us up” so we are ready for birth  Oxytocin compensation strategies if we've had birth interventions or have been separated from bubs Today's episode is episode 3 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about why we need to start reframing the stories about labour pain, the issues within the current birth culture, crises of confidence and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse. We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Rhea talks us through “wild cards” and how certain life events or social and emotional factors can pop up as triggers throughout the birth process. You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com. If you'd like to learn more from Rhea you can find her at birthingwisdom.com.au I'd love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kick off this second episode in the Birth with Confidence series we are discussing the importance of the queen oxytocin hormone and how we can set up a beautiful oxytocin routine at home.  Rhea Dempsey, a birth worker, counsellor, childbirth educator and incredible author talks us through: The main body centres to help stimulate oxytocin How to build the ultimate “oxytocin recipe” as a daily home practice How to calm your body and keep labour progressing when feeling stressed or under pressure Today's episode is episode 2 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about the role of adrenaline and endorphins in late stage labour, why we need to start reframing the stories about labour pain, the issues within the current birth culture, crises of confidence and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse. We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Rhea talks us through “wild cards” and how certain life events or social and emotional factors can pop up as triggers throughout the birth process. You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com. If you'd like to learn more from Rhea you can find her at birthingwisdom.com.au I'd love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kick off this first episode in the Birth with Confidence series we are discussing the natural hormonal dance that occurs between a mother and baby and the importance of not disturbing this magical event.  Rhea Dempsey, a birth worker, counsellor, childbirth educator and incredible author talks us through: The difference between natural oxytocin hormones versus synthetic hormones The incredible role that oxytocin plays in opening our minds and bodies and helping us connect to our babies How adrenaline and anxiety can hamper early labour The importance of “tuning in” rather than following a clock The difference between early labour and established labour  Today's episode is episode 1 of 6 in this series. If you want to listen to this entire podcast series all at once and to learn all about the importance of the oxytocin hormone, the role of adrenaline and endorphins in late stage labour, why we need to start reframing the stories about labour pain, the issues within the current birth culture, crises of confidence and so.much.more then you can find all these episodes live right now inside my online membership program, the Pregnancy Posse. We also have a bonus episode exclusive only to Posse members where Rhea talks us through “wild cards” and how certain life events or social and emotional factors can pop up as triggers throughout the birth process. You can find out more about the Pregnancy Posse and trial it for 7 days by visiting thepregnancyposse.com. If you'd like to learn more from Rhea you can find her at birthingwisdom.com.au I'd love to know what you thought of this episode, jump over to @physiolaura and tell me what you learnt! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another week of Making a Midwife! This week we are so thrilled to share with you our wonderful chat with Rhea Dempsey! Rhea is an all-round gem and such a gift to the birthing world. Based in Melbourne, Rhea takes us through her introduction to birth, what drew her into birth work and what she has learnt along the way. She shares practical advice for birth support and working with pain and chats through the 'crisis of confidence' idea which was fantastic. After listening to this you'll be forever carrying wide tooth combs with you to births and be wondering where you can find a cat to stroke (unless you already have one!).Please leave us a rating or review on apple podcasts - this lets us know how we are doing and whether we need to change anything! It also helps other people in the birthing world find us :)We hope you enjoy today's episode!Bon and Meg x

Today's show features childbirth educator, birth attendant, counsellor and author, Rhea Dempsey. Rhea's well-known book “Birth with Confidence” has helped awaken and guide so many of us along our own journeys, and her latest release “Beyond the Birth Plan” is of equal magnitude. Rhea shares her three birth stories, focusing a lot on her first birth and unpacking how that whole sequence of events impacted her. Although extremely confusing and confronting at that time, she attributes a lot of her ‘why' to that experience and the work that unfolded throughout her many years as a birth activist. We chat about life before the epidural and how this initially welcomed drug has fuelled the misconception around pain during childbirth, and she shares advice for the “willing woman” wanting a normal physiological birth, on how to navigate the current birth culture within the hospital system. It gives me the greatest pleasure to share this wonderful, wise woman with my listeners today. Both of Rhea's books are available for purchase on the Positive Birth Australia website: www.positivebirthaustralia.com Instagram: @rheadempseybirth Website: www.birthingwisdom.com.au

Internationally renowned birth educator and author Rhea Dempsey joins me on the show today to share her incredible wisdom on all aspects of childbirth and birthing culture — including how to avoid unnecessary interventions during labour, how to empower your partner and birth team to support you during childbirth, how to emotionally prepare for labour, and the practical steps you can take to raise your pain tolerance levels (so you can birth the way you want).Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/392 for the show notes.My newsletter: melissaambrosini.com/newsletterMy instagram: @melissaambrosiniThis episode is brought to you by @blubloxofficial. Head to www.BLUblox.com now and enter the code MELISSA for 15% off your order. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this podcast episode, Oni Blecher speaks to Rhea Dempsey about her recent book launch of 'Beyond the Birth Plan, Getting Real About Pain and Power'. Rhea Demspsey is a childbirth educator, counsellor, doula trainer, and birth attendant, having attended more than one thousand births in hospitals and home settings over the past 30 years.Rhea runs birth preparation workshops, pre-natal classes, personal birth counselling sessions and speaks in presentations and seminars around Australia and internationallyRhea’s passion is to educate women about the impact of our birth culture on the outcome of our births. Instead of fear, she wants birthing women and birthing people to go into their labour with confidence in their body and their support people, and the knowledge that will give them the best possibility of natural physiological birth.Rhea has written two books ! Her first, the popular ‘Birth With Confidence: Savvy choices for normal birth’ and now her recently released second book ‘Beyond the Birth Plan: getting real about pain and power’. I consider both of these books must reads for any person interested in birth, whether that be birth attendants, midwives, pregnant women or people, birthing partners, fathers, parents, or anyone curious to understand the impact on the intersection between our social attitudes and birth. This is a longer form interview but anyone that knows Rhea’s legacy in the national and international birth world knows that any time hearing Rhea’s insights and wisdom is valuable and necessary. Feel free to listen in segments. At the end of the podcast, Rhea takes us through the chapter structure of her new book and outlines some of the content and what to expect. Enjoy this conversation and please leave your reviews and feedback.

In this episode, the Moms welcome another birth story guest, Jesse Goosen, mama of two and Melissa's neighbor!  Jesse begins by sharing the disappointing news she received as a teenager: she would be unable to conceive children.  However, this proved untrue.  Jesse tells listeners about her difficult pregnancies, starting with the joy of sharing her pregnancy test moment with her mom.  She then goes on to talk about her two eventful, unmedicated births, and emphasizes the importance of mantras, affirmations, and positive self-talk when laboring.The Book Blurb in this episode is a Maggie Smith poem, "Good Bones."  Read more from Smith on her website.A few other noteworthy mentions include previous Momversation Podcast episode, Claire Leanne: Birth Preparation and Labor Stories with Melissa Statler, and The Birthful Podcast episode, The Purpose of Childbirth Pain with Rhea Dempsey.

Birth educator, counsellor and attendant Rhea Dempsey supports women and birthing people to feel empowered and more prepared when navigating child birth.Known around the world for her earthy pragmatism, she's attended more than 1,500 births and is transforming our attitudes and and approach to birth.This episode originally aired on the Dumbo Feather podcast and is a modern exploration of birthing babies, birthing mothers and healing the birth narrative with great care.Show Notes:You can learn more about TEND: Yoga and Relaxation for Anxiety here.You can learn more about Rhea’s work over at Birthing WisdomRhea’s conversation with Berry Liberman, Dumbo Feather’s heart-stirring editor-in-chief hereYou can find out more about Dumbo Feather over at their website, instagram or podcast page.

In this episode, we explore the birth culture, past and present and the experiences of women in the highly interventionist ‘labour bypass era’ through the stories and insights of one of Australia’s most trailblazing advocates for natural birth, Author and Childbirth Educator Rhea Dempsey.   About Rhea Dempsey Rhea is a highly sought after independent Listen In The post NTM 279: Birthing wisdom with Rhea Dempsey – Part 2 appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

In this episode, we explore the birth culture, past and present and the experiences of women in the highly interventionist ‘labour bypass era’ through the stories and insights of one of Australia’s most trailblazing advocates for natural birth, Author and Childbirth Educator Rhea Dempsey.   About Rhea Dempsey Rhea is a highly sought after independent Listen In The post NTM 278: Birthing wisdom with Rhea Dempsey – Part 1 appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

This week is Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2020, where we are working with other maternity health advocacy groups to raise awareness around traumatic birth and the wider implications for inadequate care throughout the pregnancy, birth and postnatal periods of life. Here, Oni Blecher speaks to Rhea Dempsey; esteemed and highly sought after childbirth educator, counsellor, speaker, author and birth attendant with experience at over one thousand births. She is respected, both in Australia and internationally, as an insightful thinker and presenter on the topic of working with pain- both physical and psychological- in childbirth, and the implications of this for normal physiological birth and postnatal wellbeing. Here, Rhea explores, within the context of her work, how we can move forward in a culture that normalises traumatic birth.

This week is Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2020, where we are working with other maternity health advocacy groups to raise awareness around traumatic birth and the wider implications for inadequate care throughout the pregnancy, birth and postnatal periods of life. Here, Oni Blecher speaks to Rhea Dempsey; esteemed and highly sought after childbirth educator, counsellor, speaker, author and birth attendant with experience at over one thousand births. She is respected, both in Australia and internationally, as an insightful thinker and presenter on the topic of working with pain- both physical and psychological- in childbirth, and the implications of this for normal physiological birth and postnatal wellbeing. Here, Rhea explores, within the context of her work, how we can move forward in a culture that normalises traumatic birth.

*poor quality sound! Recorded on my phone as I was on holidays!!* • In this episode with Rhea we touch on some of the history of home-birth in Australia, how epidurals can impact in the birth space, what is a ‘crisis of confidence’ and who are these ‘willing women’!? • Rhea is the author of two powerful books; Birth with Confidence and the recently released ‘Beyond the Birth Plan’. She is a childbirth educator, speaker, counsellor and birth attendant. She has worked in birth for over 4 decades and witnessed over one thousand births. She is recognised as an insightful commentator on the difficulties faced by women who have a yearning for normal physiological birth in navigating the present birth culture. She is also respected as one of Australia’s foremost thinkers on the topic of working with pain in childbirth and its connection to normal physiological birth. • You can find more information on Rhea at her website birthwithconfidence.com.au

Joey Remenyi from Seeking Balance International talks with birth educator, speaker, counsellor and author Rhea Dempsey on birthing, re-birthing and healing with human care. Learn more about Joey: https://www.seekingbalance.com.au Learn more about Rhea and her books: https://www.birthingwisdom.com.au

In this episode, Leah grills Melissa on the details of the birth of her daughter Claire.  Melissa shares everything from the obsessive and strategic planning of her hospital packing list to her feelings of pride and relief after finally completing the work of birthing her daughter.  The specifics of the events during Melissa's labor may not be as memorable now, over one year after Claire's arrival, but the way the birth process impacted her as a mother and transformed her as a woman remain clear.  If you're interested, you can read a more "factual" account of Melissa's delivery, as well as her husband's version, on her website.  The Book Blurb in this episode is from Untamed, a best selling memoir by Glennon Doyle.  Both of the Moms highly recommend this incredible, liberating, and empowering read.  For more about Untamed, you can visit the book's website, or the author's Instagram account.   A few other notable mentions include The Birthful Podcast, which Melissa listened to religiously in preparation for birth, specifically an episode on The Purpose of Childbirth Pain with guest Rhea Dempsey.  She also references several books and other resources including The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth, What to Expect When You're Expecting, and several birth-oriented Instagram accounts, including the Empowered Birth Project, The Carolina Doula Collective and Birth Becomes Her.This is the final week to enter our Mother's Day book giveaway!  Details of the giveaway are outlined in the opening of this episode.  To participate, follow this link to our website or keep an eye on our Instagram posts for the next several weeks!  The winner of the giveaway will be announced during our Mother's Day Special Episode on Monday, May 11th.  We will be purchasing the book from Out West Books in Grand Junction, Colorado.  If you're interested in purchasing from them yourself, click here.Lastly, check out our first sponsor, Milky's Baby Outfitters!  This is a mama-owned company that produces adorable baby clothes with the consumer and the environment in mind.  Get 25% off your first purchase when you use the code Momversation25 at checkout.

Today’s episode is a treasure, honouring a woman at her most powerful and profound - when in labour.I was invited to guest host an episode of the heart-stirring Dumbo Feather podcast earlier this year, interviewing birth attendant, childbirth educator and counsellor Rhea Dempsey.For more than thirty years, Rhea has been helping women/birthing person and their partners to feel empowered and more prepared when navigating child birth. Known around the world for her earthy pragmatism as a birth support attendant and educator, she’s attended more than 1,500 births (!) and knows a thing or two about how our attitudes to birth can be better.We cover:How we can empower women through childbirth and postpartumHow doula’s create a space to mother the motherHow a woman’s brainwaves change during birth (which is *fascinating*)Why we need the “love-bomb” hormone oxytocin and how we get itUsing pain as a compassListening to the wisdom within the bodyRhea has the most poetic and lyrical expressions in the way she describes birth, that I was hanging on every phrase. You’ll notice it too, it’s a joy to listen to. We spoke about everything from why our attitudes towards birth have changed so dramatically since the 1980s, how we can hold sacred space between a mother/birthing person and their baby, and how we can provide unconditional support however their story unfolds.Enjoy!+Show Notes:You can learn more about Rhea’s work over at Birthing WisdomRhea’s conversation with Berry Liberman, Dumbo Feather’s heart-stirring editor-in-chief hereYou can find out more about Dumbo Feather over at their website, instagram or podcast page.

In today’s episode, I interview Jenna and Paul.  Jenna is a physiotherapist and Paul is an intensive care nurse. They decided late into their pregnancy that they wanted to opt for a home birth. At 32 weeks they hired a private midwife and had their first daughter at home. They took Rhea Dempsey ’s birth preparation course 'Embracing the intensity'. When they fell pregnant the second time around they had a publicly funded home birth through the Sunshine Home Birth Program. To hear more about their births tune into this week's show.

This month I talk to counsellor, fellow doula and birth educator Rhea Dempsey. Rhea is author of Birth with Confidence, a must read if you really want to face your fears and understand the culture of birth and how it impacts us all. We have a copy to giveaway!She has helped over 1,000 women give birth and is currently writing her second book - which we are really looking forward to.Rhea and I have both witnessed a huge increase in the phobia of childbirth, especially the fear of pain.The fact that Rhea has been attending births for over 30 years means she was around before the epidural arrived in the early 80s. Even though only 13% of our She Births® mums have an epidural - I would have loved to have been doula'ing in those days because so much was different, in the attitudes and the culture of births - the timelines, the expectations and the belief system around pain.We discuss how past traumas can be a hindrance but also healed during birth and how birth is an ego-dissolution process - that ties very closely to the underlying purpose of pain.My favourite is when we talk about the different archetypes of a doula - knowledge that will help you make the best choice for your family I am sure.Like me and a lot of us who live in the very raw and real space of birth - Rhea also swears a wee bit - so I hope you forgive us and enjoy the show.Nadine

For over thirty years, childbirth educator, birth attendant and counsellor Rhea Dempsey has been helping women to feel more empowered and better prepared when navigating childbirth. This month on the podcast, she chats with Dumbo Feather friend and host of the All Being Well podcast, Kayla Robertson about everything from why our attitudes towards birth have changed so dramatically since the ‘80s to how we can help create better birthing options for mothers and babies. We hope you find their conversation as fascinating as we did. Show notes: Enter the 2018 Dumbo Feather Reader Survey here: https://dumbofeather.typeform.com/to/InJ1AF Read more about Rhea on her site: http://www.birthingwisdom.com.au/about-rhea-dempsey/ Rhea’s conversation with our publisher and editor-in-chief, Berry Liberman can be found here: https://www.dumbofeather.com/conversations/rhea-dempsey/ You can listen to Kayla’s podcast—All Being Well—and find out more about her here: https://www.allbeingwell.com.au/ This edited conversation was produced by our digital editor Lizzie and the music you hear is by Dennis Liu. For more conversations with extraordinary people, subscribe to Dumbo Feather at dumbofeather.com. We deliver worldwide.

It’s not called labor for nothing, but is there a purpose to the pain? What happens when you stop thinking of birth as an emergency, and start seeing it as a physiological emergence? If you assume that your confidence will falter, then, can preparing differently help you have a better experience? Rhea Dempsey tells us more. Check it out.   Get the most of this episode by checking out the resources and links listed on the “show-notes” page at: birthful.com/podcast-purpose-labor-pain   Support our sponsors: Go to CasualTree.com and use the code BIRTHFUL for 20% off your purchase of $20 or more. Go to expectful.com/birthful to get a free, one month trial.   If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to subscribe! Click to grab my free postpartum plan   And if you want to connect with Adriana, reach out at: facebook.com/birthful twitter.com/birthful instagram.com/adrianika   Title music: “Vibe Ace” by Kevin MacLeod, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/ (©CC BY) Sponsorship music: “Air Hockey Saloon” by Chris Zabriskie, at freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/ (©CC BY)

“All birthing people will face a crisis of confidence at some point during a physiological labor.” This one powerful discussion point still sticks out in my mind from my juicy conversation with childbirth educator, doula and counsellor, Rhea Dempsey. In this episode of Yoga| Birth| Babies, Rhea and I dive deep into the world of birth, ways to truly prepare for birth, and embracing functional pain as part of the process. She also reveals what a crisis of confidence is during birth and how to get to the other side. Please enjoy this lively and informational conversation! In this episode: What brought Rhea to birth work. The 3 Cs – control, comfort, convenient. How the 3 Cs come into daily life and how they may or may not support birth. Functional pain and how that is different then pathological pain. How working with pain, not suffering, can benefit the laboring person. Embracing functional physiological pain when many people demonize labor pain or pity the laboring person for going through it. How to support people during labor. How to not be scared of big sensations and the experience one is going through. Recognizing the affect of the support team’s attitude about birth and pain. Preparation for physiological birth. The three preparations for labor. Social conditioning to responding to pain in labor. What is pain dynamic ? Explanation of “Crisis of confidence” Preparing to get past a crisis of confidence The “3 attitudes of birth” among birthing people Finding Rhea’s work! About Rhea Dempsey: Rhea Dempsey is an Independent Birth Educator, Birth Attendant (Doula), Trainer, Counsellor and Author. She is a highly sought after childbirth educator, speaker, counselor and birth attendant (doula) with experience at over 1000 births. With adult daughters and grandchildren of her own, Rhea’s understanding of birth has been gained over four decades of working with pregnant women, their partners, support people, midwives and medical practitioners, in home and hospital settings. She is recognized as an insightful commentator on the difficulties women, who have a yearning for normal physiological birth, face in navigating the present birth culture. She is also respected as one of Australia’s foremost thinkers on the topic of working with pain in childbirth and its connection to normal physiological birth. Her book, Birth with Confidence: savvy choices for normal birth, as well as giving a clear account of the challenges faced by contemporary birthing women, also maps out a path to powerful birthing experiences.   Connect with Rhea:  info@birthingwisdom.com.au www.birthingwisdom.com.au www.facebook.com/birthingwisdom www.twitter.com/RheaDempsey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rhea Dempsey is one Australia’s best known childbirth educators and author of "Birth with Confidence, Savvy choices for normal birth". Now writing her second book, she is also a speaker, counselor and birth attendant at more than 1000 births in her 40 year career. She is also mother to three adult daughters, and a grandmother.Rhea is an independent and straight talking voice who speaks plainly to expectant couples about what to expect in terms of the physiological process - she doesn’t pull punches in saying it’s generally a painful experience, but hastens to explain the hormonal systems that have a pain relieving effect. She also spells out the realities of birthing in our health system and how to work with that system to get optimal results from it.Rhea Dempsey: www.birthingwisdom.com.auRhea referenced Dr Sarah Buckley's research: https://sarahbuckley.com/hormonal-physiology-of-childbearing-report/++++This episode is proudly sponsored by WELEDA Australia.FOR A LIMITED TIME Australian audiences are entitled to a 20% discount on any online orders over $29.95 when they quote the promotional code of NATURAL. Head to weleda.com.au.++++Produced and presented by Sally CusackCopyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2018www.pbbmedia.org

Rhea Dempsey is one Australia’s best known childbirth educators and author of "Birth with Confidence, Savvy choices for normal birth". Now writing her second book, she is also a speaker, counselor and birth attendant at more than 1000 births in her 40 year career. She is also mother to three adult daughters, and a grandmother.Rhea is an independent and straight talking voice who speaks plainly to expectant couples about what to expect in terms of the physiological process - she doesn’t pull punches in saying it’s generally a painful experience, but hastens to explain the hormonal systems that have a pain relieving effect. She also spells out the realities of birthing in our health system and how to work with that system to get optimal results from it.Rhea Dempsey: www.birthingwisdom.com.auRhea referenced Dr Sarah Buckley's research: https://sarahbuckley.com/hormonal-physiology-of-childbearing-report/++++This episode is proudly sponsored by WELEDA Australia.FOR A LIMITED TIME Australian audiences are entitled to a 20% discount on any online orders over $29.95 when they quote the promotional code of NATURAL. Head to weleda.com.au.++++Produced and presented by Sally CusackCopyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2018www.pbbmedia.org

This has got to be THE episode that I always get first time mums to listen to. No matter what type of birth they are planning, they need to understand the principles that Rhea teaches in this episode.  This episode without doubt belongs in our Best Of series!!  And every woman should know these principles Listen In The post MUM 062: “Best Of” #6 Rhea Dempsey – Reframing Pain appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

What a thrill to have Rhea Dempsey on the show for our 20th episode! A blessing to the birth world and a woman of such wisdom. I am so happy to share this important message from Rhea and I love her chosen quote.. “you don’t have to like it to do it brilliantly”  from a Listen In The post MUM 020: Rhea Dempsey : Reframing Pain appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

Tonight I will be speaking with Rhea Dempsey, we will be discussing what it takes to give birth with confidence. We will talk about normal physiological birth and pain. Join us live to share stories ask questions or Fan girl over Rhea, goodness knows it will be hard for me not to... About Rhea Dempsey An educator, speaker, author and birth attendant (doula) with experience at over 1,000 births, Rhea Dempsey is a respected birth practitioner with a reputation as one of the foremost thinkers on the topic of working with pain in childbirth and its connection to normal physiological birthing. With three adult daughters of her own and two grandchildren, Rhea’s understanding of birth has been gained during 36 years working with women in home and hospital settings. Rhea is a highly sought after speaker and presenter at conferences, seminars and workshops on birth and counselling issues. She regularly addresses pregnant women, their partners and support people; complementary health practitioners; midwives and medical practitioners.