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Episode: Birth & Baby Ep. 78 – Empowering Birth: From Rituals to the Relax-In Sling with Karen Wilmot
Description: Welcome and thank you for listening! In this podcast episode, Dr. Margreet Barnardt (Wibbelink) hosts Karen Wilmot, a South African midwife, to discuss natural birthing and the Relax-In Sling, a tool designed to support women during pregnancy and childbirth. Karen emphasizes the universal nature of childbirth, irrespective of cultural backgrounds, highlighting the need for consistent respect and reverence for women during the birthing process. She draws on her experiences in the Middle East, where birth is deeply honoured with rituals, especially during the postpartum period. The conversation delves into the importance of empowering...