Birth Matters with the Literary OBGYN: Recent Episodes

Dr Jacqui Greig

Dr Jacqui creates a unique and multi faceted approach to birth decisions. Listen and learn what shapes our thinking about birth in the twenty first century.

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An enigmatic doctor.  An historic caesarean section. Controversy, adventure  and a little heartache.

This episode acknowledges the dedicated research and sleuthing work of Dr  Michael du Preez, Urological surgeon. South Africa.

References, attributions and transcriptions at: https://jcqgreig.wixsite.com/litobgynbirthmatters

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A longed for prince. A beloved queen. An obstetric story that wouldn't be put to rest.

References and attributions: https://jcqgreig.wixsite.com/litobgynbirthmatters

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We look at surgical births through history and literature. Why, when, how, where? And what does Shakespeare have to do with it?

Please note: this episode discusses surgical procedures which some listeners may find distressing.

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Why do humans actually experience birth pain?

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This podcast episode looks at birthing pain relief in the 21st century by applying science, psychology, sociology and history. (Risks are up to date at time of recording, naturally these may vary between countries and states. Always talk with your local anaesthetist)

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We travel through the twentieth century through to the 70's and 80's to hear how far medicine has progressed in helping women cope with pain during labour.

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We continue to follow the history and literary representations of anaethesia and pain relief during labour and birth through the nineteeth and early twentieth century.

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The first episode in this series which discusses the history of pain relief options during childbirth. This episode introduces the pioneers of pain relief.