#19 Understanding natural pauses in labour and when to wait or when to act.

Join Karen McClay and Dr Marina Weckend as they discuss Marina's research into the natural pauses of labour and the importance of normalising these plateaus or rest periods. By seeing these natural pauses as normal fluctuations in labour Marina hopes that we can reduce the time pressures placed on women and birth people during birth and to reduce many of the potentially unnecessary interventions in our current maternity system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdfXwekKMFk For more information about Marina's important work you can visit her website https://www.marinaweckend.com/Research/ WEPAUSE Study Link to share your own experiences of pauses in childbirth (survey active from March to August 2024): 

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The Calmbirth Conversation Podcast explores issues of pregnancy, birth and parenting infants. Hosted by Karen McClay, director of the renowned Calmbirth® childbirth education method, midwives and experts explore topics for expecting and new parents. Calmbirth’s goal is to educate and improve the birthing outcomes for all women and their families, not just physically, but emotionally as well.