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The Great Birth Rebellion
Episode 223 - Navigating Twin Pregnancy and Birth options: Part One
Discovering you’re pregnant with twins comes with the weight of knowing that your pregnancy and birth care might look different to what you were hoping for. There are ways of navigating the maternity care system and curating your twin birth so it still represents your preferences, even if new restraints mean you have to compromise. This is part one of navigating twin pregnancy and birth options, especially if you want to avoid a cesarean. In this episode we use a case study to unfold the story of strategies that you can use to put as many options on your twin menu as possible. In this episode we speak to Midwife Hannah Muller and Doula Louise Gorham about their role in Natasha’s twin birth with her two breech babies. Next week (episode 224) we speak with Natasha, the woman who curated a twin birth that felt best to her. Our guests on today's episode are: Hannah Muller - Soul Midwifery - www.soulmidwifery.au - IG @soulmidwiferyau (https://www.instagram.com/soulmidwiferyau) Louise Gorham - Doula Lou- www.doulalou.com.au - IG @doula_lou (https://www.instagram.com/doula_lou) Related Great Birth Rebellion Podcast episodes if you’re pregnant with twins Ep. 42 - Twins with Dr Stuart Fischbien (https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2148000895) Ep. 143 - declining medical recommendations (https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2149000686) Ep. 204 - Advocating for yourself in the maternity care system (https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2149207341) Ep. 113 &114 - CTG use in labour and birth (https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/podcasts/the-great-birth-rebellion/episodes/2148850856) This episode has been generously sponsored by Poppy Child from @popthatmumma (https://www.instagram.com/popthatmumma/). She is offering great birth rebellion listeners 25% off the Birth box which includes the oxytocin bubble tracks. Use the code “Melanie” at the check out to claim your discount. Just go to https://hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/birthbox Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast Join the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.com Join the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.com Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion (https://www.instagram.com/thegreatbirthrebellion/) and @melaniethemidwife (https://www.instagram.com/melaniethemidwife/) If this podcast has improved your knowledge or pregnancy, birth or postpartum journey please consider thanking us financially by leaving a tip (https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/offers/daGzmvGr) to support the ongoing work of this podcast. Disclaimer The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with its application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional. The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, 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. All transcripts are generated by ai and may contain errors
Yesterday · 1 hr 17 min
Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids Today
Secure Attachment, Resilience & the Power of Good-Enough Parenting with Dr. Debbie Raphael
What does secure attachment really look like in everyday parenting—and why does the parent-child connection remain so important as children grow into teens? In this Where Parents Talk podcast episode, host Lianne Castelino speaks to child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist Dr. Debbie Raphael shares practical, research-informed insights from her upcoming book, Carry My Strength. Drawing on more than 20 years of clinical experience, her own journey as a mother, and current research on relational health and positive childhood experiences, Dr. Raphael explores what helps children develop a strong sense of self, healthy relationships and resilience. The discussion explores secure attachment from toddlerhood through adolescence, why teens still need a secure parental “home base,” how parents can help children develop distress tolerance without trying to fix every problem, and why emotional regulation starts with the adults in a child's life. Dr. Raphael also explains how our own childhood experiences can influence the way we respond to our children, how parents can interrupt unhealthy intergenerational patterns, and why “good-enough parenting” may be a healthier and more realistic goal than perfection. She reminds parents to make room for something that can easily get lost in the demands of parenting: joy. This podcast is for parents, guardians, teachers and caregivers to learn proven strategies and trusted tips on raising kids, teens and young adults based on science, evidenced and lived experience. You’ll learn the latest on topics like managing bullying, consent, fostering healthy relationships, and the interconnectedness of mental, emotional and physical health. Links referenced in this episode: whereparentstalk.com Takeaways: I remind parents that secure attachment lets children carry our strength, fostering independence, trust, and long-term emotional health. We emphasize that distress tolerance starts with the parent — model calm regulation rather than fixing every problem for your child. I suggest viewing parenting as a job with boundaries — it reduces reactivity rooted in our own childhood trauma and ACEs. We advocate for cultivating shared joy daily: it's not optional fluff but a protective factor for mental, emotional, and physical health. I recommend practical strategies—clear communication, consistent discipline, and sensible limits on device usage and social media—to protect adolescents' mental health and reduce bullying risks while teaching consent and healthy relationships. We remind parents that hormonal changes during adolescence amplify emotional reactivity; combining empathy with structure helps teenagers practice independence without abandoning safety. I encourage self-awareness: exploring your childhood narrative and seeking support or therapy transforms intergenerational patterns and improves parent-child communication. Links referenced in this episode: whereparentstalk.com Companies mentioned in this episode: Where Parents Talk Michigan Medicine
Saturday · 35 min· Video
Raising Godly Girls
Ep. 431 – Chosen Before Birth: A Mother-Daughter Journey of Purpose, Conviction, and Life with Marlene & Hannah Strege (Part 3 of 3)
What does it mean to value life in a culture shaped by rapidly changing science and medical technology? In this powerful final episode of our three-part pro-life series, the Raising Godly Girls Podcast invites Christian families into a thoughtful, hope-filled conversation about embryo adoption, the sanctity of life, and God's faithfulness from the very beginning. Host Patti Garibay sits down with an extraordinary mother-daughter duo: Marlene Strege and Hannah Strege. Decades ago, Marlene and her husband stepped out in faith to become the first family to adopt a frozen embryo and carry that baby to birth. Today, that baby—Hannah—is using her voice to advocate for the millions of pre-born embryos still waiting for families and protection. Together, Patti, Marlene, and Hannah explore the emotional, ethical, and Biblical dimensions of embryo adoption, infertility, IVF, and the growing urgency for Christian families to thoughtfully engage these conversations with both truth and compassion. You'll hear the Strege family reflect on what it was like to pioneer a path no one had walked before, how faith sustained them through uncertainty, and why Hannah's story has become a powerful testimony that life truly begins at conception. This episode also addresses the modern realities surrounding reproductive technology, surrogacy, and the commercialization of human life—while pointing listeners back to the unchanging truth that every child is known, loved, and created intentionally by God. For parents raising daughters in today's world, this conversation offers wisdom for cultivating a deeply Biblical understanding of human dignity, courage, and compassion for the vulnerable. Whether your family has personally experienced infertility, adoption, or difficult conversations surrounding life issues—or you simply desire to equip your daughters with a Christ-centered worldview—this episode will encourage you to approach these topics with grace, discernment, and unwavering hope in God's design. Listeners will also learn more about Embryo Adoption Awareness Day, the evolving legal landscape surrounding embryo adoption, and practical ways families can support the protection and care of pre-born children. To learn more about the Strege family's story, check out the book A Snowflake Named Hannah. Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: Psalm 139 Jeremiah 1:5 Genesis 1:27 Psalm 127:3 Proverbs 31:8-9 Revelation 21:5 Visit raisinggodlygirls.com for more encouragement and faith-based parenting tools. Learn how to find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org.
Saturday · 35 min· Video
Raising Godly Girls
Ep. 431 – Chosen Before Birth: A Mother-Daughter Journey of Purpose, Conviction, and Life with Marlene & Hannah Strege (Part 3 of 3)
What does it mean to value life in a culture shaped by rapidly changing science and medical technology? In this powerful final episode of our three-part pro-life series, the Raising Godly Girls Podcast invites Christian families into a thoughtful, hope-filled conversation about embryo adoption, the sanctity of life, and God's faithfulness from the very beginning. Host Patti Garibay sits down with an extraordinary mother-daughter duo: Marlene Strege and Hannah Strege. Decades ago, Marlene and her husband stepped out in faith to become the first family to adopt a frozen embryo and carry that baby to birth. Today, that baby—Hannah—is using her voice to advocate for the millions of pre-born embryos still waiting for families and protection. Together, Patti, Marlene, and Hannah explore the emotional, ethical, and Biblical dimensions of embryo adoption, infertility, IVF, and the growing urgency for Christian families to thoughtfully engage these conversations with both truth and compassion. You'll hear the Strege family reflect on what it was like to pioneer a path no one had walked before, how faith sustained them through uncertainty, and why Hannah's story has become a powerful testimony that life truly begins at conception. This episode also addresses the modern realities surrounding reproductive technology, surrogacy, and the commercialization of human life—while pointing listeners back to the unchanging truth that every child is known, loved, and created intentionally by God. For parents raising daughters in today's world, this conversation offers wisdom for cultivating a deeply Biblical understanding of human dignity, courage, and compassion for the vulnerable. Whether your family has personally experienced infertility, adoption, or difficult conversations surrounding life issues—or you simply desire to equip your daughters with a Christ-centered worldview—this episode will encourage you to approach these topics with grace, discernment, and unwavering hope in God's design. Listeners will also learn more about Embryo Adoption Awareness Day, the evolving legal landscape surrounding embryo adoption, and practical ways families can support the protection and care of pre-born children. To learn more about the Strege family's story, check out the book A Snowflake Named Hannah. Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: Psalm 139 Jeremiah 1:5 Genesis 1:27 Psalm 127:3 Proverbs 31:8-9 Revelation 21:5 Visit raisinggodlygirls.com for more encouragement and faith-based parenting tools. Learn how to find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org.
Saturday · 35 min· Video