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The Great Birth Rebellion

Dr Melanie Jackson

Booking Overview

This is a solo-expert maternity health show focused on evidence-based pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, and midwifery, with occasional interviews featuring specialized professionals and researchers. Credible pitches include experienced midwives, maternal-health clinicians, childbirth educators, and researchers with practical expertise; booking difficulty is likely low for accessible professionals with relevant subject-matter credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 220

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 19.0k subscribers

Instagram: 116.0k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

julia@melaniethemidwife.com

mel@melaniethemidwife.com

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Host

Dr Melanie Jackson - Midwife and evidence-based educator focused on pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, and informed maternity decision-making.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Midwives, maternal-health clinicians, childbirth educators, and researchers with direct expertise in maternity care, childbirth practice, or the midwifery workforce.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Lynnelle Moran - The Realities Of Working In Midwifery, Toxic And Unsustainable Workplace Conditions, Workforce Pressures, And Strategies For Midwives To Survive And Thrive.

Recent Topics

Health, Maternal Health, Midwifery, Birth, Pregnancy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Great Birth Rebellion
:

Episode 227 - The grandmother of all rallies!

November 01, 2026

We need you Australia! It’s time to rally! Meet us on the lawns of Parliament House in Canberra at 10:30am on November 24th, 2026. Access to midwives in Australia is under threat because the Australian Government has refused to address an insurance gap for midwives attending homebirth. At the mother of all Rallies In 2008 we protested on the lawns of parliament asking for a fit-for-purpose insurance product for midwives. In 2026 we are doing it again at the Grandmother of all rallies in a las...

Episode 226 - Is my baby moving normally during pregnancy

October 25, 2026

Is my baby moving normally during pregnancy? One of the most common questions pregnant women ask. 15% of women report reduced movement of their baby at some point during their pregnancy, but what are normal movements? How do you monitor movement and what could it mean if your baby is moving less? In this episode Mel takes you through the current recommendations for how to monitor your baby’s movement during pregnancy. She shares the research behind these recommendations and what to do if you ...

Episode 225 - Understanding The Labour Process

October 18, 2026

Mel is talking all about the labour process. The focus is on how you can identify and understand labour and how it progresses so you can be prepared for each part of it. We start from early labour all the way through to pushing out your baby. Get Mel’s FREE push without panic classes here → https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/opt-in-8cc9d700-8dda-4ee1-9722-22bd8af9c6ba The research and resources from each episode → https://www.melaniethemidwife.com/mel-s-free-stuff Explore everything else: Webs...

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The Great Birth Rebellion
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How do I get in touch with The Great Birth Rebellion?

The Great Birth Rebellion is hosted by Dr Melanie Jackson. Its publicly listed emails are julia@melaniethemidwife.com and mel@melaniethemidwife.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Great Birth Rebellion?

The publicly listed emails for The Great Birth Rebellion: julia@melaniethemidwife.com and mel@melaniethemidwife.com.

How many listeners does The Great Birth Rebellion have?

Podseeker estimates The Great Birth Rebellion reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Great Birth Rebellion?

The Great Birth Rebellion typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Midwives, maternal-health clinicians, childbirth educators, and researchers with direct expertise in maternity care, childbirth practice, or the midwifery workforce. Recent guests include Lynnelle Moran.

How hard is it to get booked on The Great Birth Rebellion?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Great Birth Rebellion cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Maternal Health, Midwifery, Birth, and Pregnancy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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mel@melaniethemidwife.com

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