Episode 70 - Freebirth in the Media with Charlotte King ABC reporter

 Mel meets with Charlotte King, a researcher and reporter from the ABC news network in Australia. Charlotte was one of the reporters working on a recent (Feb 2024) media story about Freebirth in Australia. This investigation has been going for approximately 8 months and was released this week in the shadow of the very unfortunate deaths of twins born during a freebirth. The great birth rebellion would like to extend our sympathies and compassion toward the families whose births did not go as they had hoped. Please know that the great birth rebellion has no intention of placing judgement on any womans birth choices and in this space women are respected for whatever birth choice they make. This podcast brings into question the growing movement and industry around freebirth and asks the question about if freebirth is still a choice freely made by women, or is the choice being manipulated by freebirth keepers and doulas and social media representations of freebirth.We encourage you to listen to Charlottes story on the ABC podcast as she tells the story of what she discovered about the freebirth industry here in Australia. BIG PODCAST CHANGE OCOURS from episode 75 onwards where Mel takes the reins completely and hosts the podcast solo along with an incredible raft of expert guests.  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 premium podcast members Hub which gives you access to transcripts, additional resources AND the 'ask Mel a question' button so you can submit questions for Mel to answer in the hub. Only available in the premium podcast members hub. Join the hub here  Follow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwife and @coreandfloorrestore If this podcast has improved your knowledge or pregnancy, birth or postpartum journey please consider thanking Mel financially by leaving a tip to support her ongoing work on 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 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.