Reclaiming childbirth as a rite of passage

In this episode Katie interviews Rachel Reed on her new book
'Reclaiming childbirth as a rite of passage'; from conception to
birthing, including tea and toast at the end!

LINKS:
https://rachel-reed.website/reclaiming-childbirth-as-a-rite-of-passage/


Chapters


Part One: The Weft
Herstory: an overview of the herstory of childbirth from
early humans to the emergence of modern maternity systems.The
legacy: how the legacy of herstory continues to influence the
modern cultural landscape of childbirth.Blood mysteries: an
exploration of women’s bodily rites of passage and how they are
interrelated with the childbirth experience.Childbirth as a rite
of passage: key elements of childbirth as a rite of passage and
the role of care providers (setting the scene for Part Two).


Part Two: The Weave
Preparation: pregnancy and cultivating self-trust for
birthSeparation: early labour and releasing the external
worldLiminality: labour, betwixt and between, and
transitionEmergence: birthing the baby and witnessing body
wisdomIntegration: birthing the placenta and mother-baby
enchantmentMedical birth rites: how to centre the woman when
her childbirth rite of passage includes medical intervention.




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