Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?In this episode, Katie tries to enjoy a cup of tea while Rachel disturbs her with a tale of perineal bungles. We delve into the government-backed interventions implemented in a misgui

Through the lens of an NHS obstetrician -An interview with Dr Florence Wilcock

1 Oct 12th, 2021 1h 23m

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?In this episode we have with us Dr Florence Wilcock , an obstetrician who has been working in NHS maternity services for more than 25 years. Florence has a special interest in improvi

Women’s experiences of breastfeeding their babies - An interview with Prof Amy Brown

1 May 24th, 2021 1h 11m

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?In this episode we talk with the utterly wonderful Prof Amy Brown about why she doesn’t like sea lions, looking at breastfeeding from a biological perspective, women’s experiences of

Breastfeeding: the early days

Apr 17th, 2021 1h 13m

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?This time Rachel interviews Katie about the most common breastfeeding questions we have about the early days. The usual banter and laughter ensue, with a musical number or two belted

Reclaiming childbirth as a rite of passage

1 Mar 15th, 2021 43m 6s

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?In this episode Katie interviews Rachel Reed on her new book 'Reclaiming childbirth as a rite of passage'; from conception to birthing, including tea and toast at the end!LINKS:https:

The baby’s microbiome during pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding -An interview with Toni Harman

1 Feb 27th, 2021 1h 15m

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?Toni Harman is the incredible film maker of the multi-award winning documentaries Microbirth, Doula and Freedom for birth, as well as the producer of the microbiome online courses. In

Pushing and cervixes

1 Feb 10th, 2021 57m 7s

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode? In this episode, Rachel and Katie take a look at the evidence surrounding the pushing phase of labour. Rachel discusses the reasoning behind why we need to stop talking about labour

The importance of good postnatal care and recovery -An interview with Sophie Messager

Jan 3rd, 2021 1h 18m

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?Sophie Messager joins us in the Cauldron to talk about her new book Why Postnatal Recovery MattersWe talk all things becoming a mother, including how a lovely pigs trotter soup or lot

Being 'with woman' while working in the system: part 2

1 Dec 7th, 2020 48m 12s

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?Here is the 2nd part of this listener requested episode. Rachel and Katie delve into self-care, dealing with colleagues, Christmas albums, the concept of resilience in the birth-work

Being 'with woman' while working in the system: part 1

1 Dec 7th, 2020 41m 43s

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?In this long-awaited episode, Rachel and Katie get into the questions you've all been asking us; how to navigate, cope, and work within the system. In this 1st part, we look at sphere

Breech birth, twins, galactogogues to increase milk supplyand more -Your questions answered #2

1 Nov 8th, 2020 45m 45s

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?In this episode we continue where we left you... on our cliffhanger question which we both love/hate to answer! Rachel & Katie also discuss twins and breech birth, galactogogues to in

Tongue tie, induction of labour, advanced maternal age and becoming an IBCLC -Your questions answered #1

Oct 28th, 2020 55m 1s

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?In this episode, we answer your questions! You asked us a variety of questions, including "are tongues ties on the rise?" and "what actually bursts in labour, and is it really water?"

The herstory of breastfeeding - a fascinating, hilarious and sometimes gruesome, tour of breastfeeding over the past few hundred years

1 Oct 12th, 2020 1h 3m

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?On this episode of The Midwives' Cauldron we take a whistle-stop tour of breastfeeding over the years, stopping by to hear about some of the fascinating and peculiar 'herstories'. We

Women's rites of passage and how they shape our lives -peri-menopause and the role of Autumn Women -An interview with Jane Hardwicke Collings

Aug 18th, 2020 1h 29m

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?In this episode, we have the absolute delight of interviewing Jane Hardwicke Collings about women's rites of passage and how they shape our lives. We pay particular attention to the p

Induction of labour from the baby's perspective

1 Aug 16th, 2020 1h 7m

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?Join us as we delve deeper into induction of labour through the early postnatal lens. We discuss the impact of induction on the baby, and on the mother's lactation, looking at ways to

The herstory of modern birth practices

1 Aug 2nd, 2020 1h

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?In this episode, we take a step back in time and a short but deep dive into history from a female perspective. We explore how ideas about women and their bodies have led to the birthi

Introducing the midwives and their cauldron

1 Jul 19th, 2020 34m 53s

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?Welcome to episode 1, where we chat about how Rachel and Katie met, how our careers in midwifery evolved, and our plans for future podcast episodes. Join us as we invite you into our

Trailer

The Midwives' Cauldron – Trailer Season 1

Jul 10th, 2020 3m 6s

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?Join Katie James RM, IBCLC and Dr. Rachel Reed RM, PhD as they hubble, bubble, toil and trouble their way through aspects of midwifery, birth, lactation and womanhood. Support the Sho

OP position in pregnancy, labour and birth

27 days ago 59m 48s

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode? In this episode Rachel takes me on the path to enlightenment about the topic of the occipito posterior (OP) position in pregnancy, labour and birth! I ask Rachel why she’s always bee

Newborn weight loss

May 8th, 2024 57m 9s

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode? In this episode it’s us together again in the cauldron and Katie chats with Rachel about all things early weight loss… and gain in babies. We look at: · Why do babies lose weigh

The importance of the amniotic sac

Apr 11th, 2024 1h

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?In this episode Rachel talks to Katie about all the wondrous and darn right fascinating things about the amniotic sac. · Why is the baby surrounded by fluid, and what is it made

Pregnancy sickness and hyperemesis breakthrough with Professor Sir Stephen O’Rahilly FRS

Mar 18th, 2024 46m 39s

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?In this episode I discuss with Professor Sir Stephen O’Rahilly all things pregnancy sickness and Hyperemesis. Just a few months ago the scientific evidence was published highlighting

Periods and perimenopause with Dr Lara Briden

Feb 23rd, 2024 1h 7m

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of the books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual — practical guides to treating period problems with nutrition,

Born at Home with Amanda Banks and Eleanor Currie

Jan 26th, 2024 48m 28s

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?Where and how women choose to birth matters. Born at Home is a stunning documentary film exploring what it takes to have a positive and transformative birth experience. Empowered by t

Breastfeeding and medication with Wendy Jones BSc, MSc, PhD, MRPharmS

Jan 10th, 2024 1h 2m

Want to send us a message? Fan mail? Thoughts on the episode?Wendy Jones BSc, MSc, PhD, MRPharmS is known for her work on providing a service on the compatibility of drugs in breastmilk and has been a registered breastfeeding supporter for 36 y