I discuss in this episode: - Why this topic is so important to me - History of VBB - External cephalic versions - Criteria of inclusion and exclusion and quality of evidence for each criteria - Evidence for what we quote for fetal and neonatal mortality risk - Clients' experiences of navigating the system - Midwives being the keepers of normal - Some corrections/additions for what I have said DISCLAIMER: There is never any midwifery care provided by podcast. Here is some of the literature to review and discussed in the episode. - SOGC guidelines: Management of Breech Presentation at Term - The Term Breech Trial. Hannah et al. 2000 - PREMODA Study. Goffinet et al. 2006 On Macrosomia: - Maternal and neonatal outcome after VBD at term of children weighing more or less than 3.8kg. Jennewein et al. 2018 - Risk factors associated with adverse perinatal outcomes in planned vaginal breech labours at term: a retrospective population based case control study. 2017 Video of VBB: -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KWSAFYgdoQ - Experiences of clients wanting VBB. Homer et al. 2015 - Does breech delivery in an upright position instead of on the back improve outcomes and avoid cesareans? Louwen et al. 2016 Neonatal mortality rates ⁠https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1600-0412.2011.01143.x⁠ (full article)  Exclusion criteria were birth before 37+0 completed gestational weeks, multiple pregnancy, perinatal death due to major congenital defects (congenital heart, nervous system and multiple malformations, lethal syndromes) and birthweight <1 000g (in cases where information on gestational age was missing). This means that the selection also included small babies of more than 1000g and unknown GA. ⁠https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aogs.12449⁠ Not the same exclusion/inclusion criteria we use

Haasti Rafijamal and I have a discussion about the experience of living in a democracy and authoritative country (dictationships). What is it that is maintaining and deteriorating our democracy? References: Bill C 11 https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/c11-online-streaming-1.6824314 Bill C- 18 https://blog.google/intl/en-ca/company-news/outreach-initiatives/an-update-on-canadas-bill-c-18-and-our-search-and-news-products/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/talking-about-health/202401/supporting-free-speech-in-a-divided-moment  Brandi Morin: https://www.cbc.ca/books/journalist-and-writer-brandi-morin-wins-2024-freedom-to-read-award-1.7122531  EIU: https://www.eiu.com/n/democracy-index-conflict-and-polarisation-drive-a-new-low-for-global-democracy/ Political Compass: https://www.politicalcompass.org/canada2021 

In today's episode I have a conversation with my friend Braedyn. Braedyn does many things some of which are leading a group of men, building community, etc. Our conversation touches on the themes of: - Being your own authority - Where are the healing men at? - Bringing men together - Censorship and democracy -Taking responsibility of our reality - Community - Carbon emissions or consumerism - The contemplation of death Braedyn's contact info: @braedyn.stockfish website: https://www.thegroundedman.com/ Enjoy! Much Love

Trigger warning: ⚠️ We mention data and facts on suicide and sexual and physical assault. No personal accounts described. My guest is Brianne Raddatz. She is a reoccurring guest. You can find out more about her in her episode: the beauty in suffering. Some References: The End of &ender by Dr Debra S0h Psychiatrist Alyson Clayton: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9886596/#CR27 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8888500/ About the NHS (England) https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/13/uk/england-nhs-puberty-blockers-trans-children-intl-gbr/index.html Risk of cancer and consent: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/doctors-admit-between-transgender-hormone-070000223.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMNAkMbp2YuOc5T9yCtXGkG5-dSIg395XqBVN-Oy9VvGqbqEdT0vdy-nD-64LUgez3w3x5MiW2LNOcrNMS8mGbwj-tBh90IQKWNu0mXeBsP-y8jPAI2GKml6ZGM1eS7Wat9Y9dBTO7e8NESGOJNRSnY4wu-9UZ5b90Fh8MM9SVkp  https://www.bbc.com/news/health-51676020 About Lupr0n and puberty: https://www.statnews.com/2017/02/02/lupron-puberty-children-health-problems/ When parents are the last to know (schools): https://nationalpost.com/feature/parents-transgender-kids-at-school#:~:text=%E2%80%9CMy%20husband%20and%20I%20looked,at%20school%20without%20us%20knowing.%E2%80%9D

A lot of people have been mentioning free birth to me, so I thought it would be a good time to make an episode on free birth.

Karolyne and I have a chat about body image. Most of us, if not all of us, struggle with body image. Karo speaks to us about her struggles with body image that started from a very young age and how she found confidence and reclamation of her body through pole dance and burlesque. She is the owner of EmbodiPole in Ottawa. She coaches her students to build a deeper conection with their bodies and rediscover their inner authentic erotic. Website: https://embodipole.com/ instagram: kerosenepole and embodipole

Brianne and I have a talk about her process of going through the ups and downs of life and how that created her capacity to hold herself and others with compassion. Instagram: brianneraddatz Trigger warning: we speak of suicidal ideology, we mention suicide attempt (no details) and we mention rape (no details). Suicide hotline for those needing support: https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/canada-988-suicide-crisis-helpline-launches-today

Due to not being able to figure technology, here is the ending of episode 14. Example of ice cream recipe: https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/double-chocolate-chip-cherry-ice-cream-paleo-vegan/#wprm-recipe-container-26255

Ep. 14 - Environmental Toxins In this episode, I discuss with Dasha the impacts of toxins on our health and bodies and what we can do about it.  References and resources Bruce Lanphear:  https://littlethingsmatter.ca/little-facts/  Impact of toxins on the developing brain: https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/full/10.1146/annurev-publhealth-031912-114413 Leaving pesticide committee: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/08/02/news/former-co-chair-quit-feds-scientific-pesticide-committee-frustration Chris Kresser: Is eating fish safe? https://chriskresser.com/is-eating-fish-safe-a-lot-safer-than-not-eating-fish/ Cookware material: https://chriskresser.com/the-best-and-worst-cookware-materials/ Environmental toxins: https://chriskresser.com/environmental-toxins-steps-for-decreasing-exposure-and-increasing-detoxification/  Heavy Metals and behavioural disorders in children: https://chriskresser.com/heavy-metals-and-behavioral-disorders-in-children/  Other resources: Effects of Fluoride on children: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10408444.2023.2295338  Ease of placental transfer and fetal trapping: -   https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/106/4/774/65888/The-Tagum-Study-I-Analysis-and-Clinical-Correlates Citric Acid as an additive: ​​https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6097542/

In this episode, I explain to Dasha why and how health research findings are often false. This episode was recorded for the lay person's understanding. There is no midwifery advice by podcast. Understanding research misconduct can be a vital step towards taking control of your health. Having health care providers and those seeking care understand research misconduct will bring change to public heath. People who are speaking of these issues are: - Marcia Angell Former Editor in chief NEJM - Richard Horton Editor of the Lancet - Peter Wilmshurst, cardiologist, researcher and investigator of research misconduct https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/106767/pdf/ - Aseem Malhotra, cardiologist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDXOArxFAGQ  Resources and references: How to read and understand research: https://chriskresser.com/how-to-read-and-understand-scientific-research/ Why most research findings are false? https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.0020124 Helping physicians and patients understand statistics https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1111/j.1539-6053.2008.00033.x?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed#bibr103-j-1539-6053-2008-00033-x Misleading communication of risks https://library.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/ft/gg/GG_Misleading_2010.pdf Mismatched framing in medical journals Sedrakyan A, Shih C. Improving depiction of benefits and harms: analyses of studies of well-known therapeutics and review of highimpact medical journals. Med Care 2007;45:523-8. Crime pays: pharmaceuticals https://www.bmj.com/content/345/bmj.e8462.full Whistle blower law https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riVZy8Tfal8 and Are Whistle blowing Laws Working? A global study of whistleblower protection litigation 2021 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/292006571_Improving_depiction_of_benefits_and_harms_-_Analyses_of_studies_of_well-known_therapeutics_and_review_of_high-impact_medical_journals Cardiology researcher: https://www.forbes.com/sites/larryhusten/2011/11/17/prominent-dutch-cardiovascular-researcher-fired-for-scientific-misconduct/?sh=6c6b4a2f5996  Studies I make reference to: https://www.jsad.com/doi/10.15288/jsad.2016.77.185 Canola oil study funded by profiters: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23731447/ Study on polyunsaturated fatty acids funded by taxes https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006295208007776?via%3Dihub Induction of labour - ARRIVE trial (funded by pharmaceutical industry) - Hannah Dalhen, midwifery researcher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUEOy76j3xM - AIHW. Australian mothers and babies 2018. perinatal statistics series, 2020. (national data)