Latest / Arrivals: A Birth Story Podcast
A midwife doula, a C-section, the UK midwifery model of care, and protecting birthing women
Trigger warning: this episode contains brief reference to fetal loss.
In this episode, Merelise is joined by Charmaine McNeil, a UK-trained midwife and doula, now practicing in the US.
Charmaine shares her daughter’s C-section birth story before pivoting to insights on birth practices, healthcare systems, and the importance of informed choices in maternity care. She discusses her unique background, the differences between UK and US maternity care, and the critical role of doulas in advocating for women.
They also chat a little bit about Merelise’s second birth, as Charmaine was her doula for…
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