Dr Rachel Reed's Website: This is where you can find all of my work, including blog posts (previously posted on MidwifeThinking), articles, interviews, courses and books. Childbirth physiology, practice …

Rachel Reed AboutResearcher I completed my PhD in 2013. The full thesis is available in the USC Research Bank and has been downloaded over 6000 times. My book Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite …

Books by Rachel Reed

In this book, Rachel Reed weaves history, science and research with the experiences of women and care providers to create a holistic, evidence-based framework for understanding birth. Reclaiming …

Rachel Reed Childbirth Physiology CourseCeri Elms (Childbirth Educator) I loved the course and feel so inspired and bursting forth with new information. I can't wait to share what I've learnt with other mums …

Evidence-based information about pregnancy and birth. In this blog, I discuss physiology, research, practice and politics and share resources to support understanding and decision-making. This is the …

Rachel Reed Reclaiming Childbirth CollectiveLessons about physiology, and routine tests and practices carried out during 'normal' pregnancy, labour and birth: Lessons about variations to physiology, …

Rachel Reed Reclaiming Childbirth Course"Thank you Rachel! It has been amazing to have the opportunity to reflect on, and grow in, what I’m offering to women, but also to consider how I can …

The estimation of a baby’s size via ultrasound is inaccurate. The complications associated with big babies may reflect care provider fear and practice. International guidelines do not recommend …

Why Induction Matters by Rachel ReedOverview This book is for women who are trying to make decisions about induction; or who have already decided to have an induction. It is also a great …