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 women in their birthing experiences. Karen stresses the impact of birth on women's lives, emphasising that it is a transformational process requiring respect for the physiological and natural aspects of childbirth. The podcast explores the medicalization of birth and the need to bring back the beauty and nature of the birthing process. Karen advocates for informed choices, encouraging women to explore the spectrum of birthing options beyond the extremes of natural and hospital births. The episode introduces Karen's Relax-In Sling, a tool designed to support women during the last weeks of pregnancy and labour. The sling aims to facilitate more comfortable positions, mobility, and relaxation, ultimately contributing to a smoother labour experience. For more information about the Relax-In Sling and Karen's work: https://duedateclub.co.za/ If you found this episode helpful please leave us a review or give us a rating as that helps us get the show out to more people. And don't forget to subscribe! We'd love to stay in touch and keep you updated with all our latest content & resources to equip & empower you. So if you're a midwife or any type of birth and baby worker go to sensitivemidwifery.co.za/freegift If you're a mom, visit sisterlilian.co.za/freegift for more training and resources. That way we can keep you up to date when we release new episodes like this plus a few other bonuses. Remember you're making a big difference because you're shaping the future of humankind. Thanks for listening and I look forward to journeying with you.

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