Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including fetal and maternal loss.

Welcome back to the Midwifery Wisdom Podcast! While we take a short break between seasons, enjoy this rerun of one of our most popular episodes. We’ll be back with brand-new episodes in just a couple of weeks!

In this episode, Augustine Colebrook sits down with Roxanne Anderson, a seasoned Texas midwife, for a powerful conversation about faith, birth, and the challenges of midwifery.

Roxanne shares personal stories from her early years, reflecting on her journey as a Christian midwife within the Born in Zion movement. Together, she and Augustine explore the intersections of faith, fear, societal influence, and the role of religion in birth.

Tune in for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion!

What It Means to Be a Birth Rebel – Season 5 Finale! 🎉

This episode with Dr. Melanie Jackson marks the end of Season 5! As a midwife, researcher, and host of The Great Birth Rebellion Podcast, Melanie dives deep into what it truly means to be a "birth rebel." She shares insights from her PhD research on birth outside the system, her experience as a private midwife, and her work mentoring midwives, and expecting parents in Australia and beyond through her impressive online reach!

Join us for this powerful conversation on informed choice, the challenges of midwifery beyond traditional models, and what it takes to create meaningful change in birth care.

We’re taking a short break, but we’ll be back soon with an exciting global adventure in Season 6! We’ll travel the world, meeting midwives from different countries to learn about their wins, challenges, and the incredible ways they are making a difference.

Until then, take care and make sure you're subscribed to our newsletter at www.midwiferywisdom.com to stay up to date! 💜✨

We're thrilled to welcome Meaghan Beames, a passionate advocate for infant wellness and the founder of Beames CST Training Centre.

As a Registered Massage Therapist and dedicated Infant Craniosacral Therapist, Meaghan has made it her mission to help babies and families heal. Through her hands-on work and training programs, she’s empowering practitioners to support infants with gentle, effective techniques.

In this episode, we explore the incredible world of Craniosacral Therapy—how it can ease birth trauma, support feeding challenges, and promote overall infant well-being using just 5 grams of pressure or simply by witnessing fascia. It’s a fascinating approach, and the science is only just beginning to catch up.

Whether you're a birth professional, a parent, or simply curious about CST, this conversation is filled with insights and practical takeaways you won’t want to miss.

Resources from this episode:
Meghan Beames' Website - www.beamescst.com
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