The Library

Resources we love.

Trusted organisations, podcasts, books, apps, and support services curated by our clinical team.

Our clinical team has curated this collection of evidence-based, Australian-focused resources aligned with our philosophy of informed choice. These are the resources we recommend to the women we work with.

Topic
Type

Podcasts

The Great Birth Rebellion

Host: Dr Melanie Jackson

Evidence-based podcast from a clinical midwife and PhD researcher. Single-topic episodes dismantling myths and presenting research on pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Perfect for women who want to understand the evidence behind their choices.

melaniethemidwife.com

The Midwives' Cauldron

Hosts: Katie James and Dr Rachel Reed

Two wise midwives exploring midwifery, birth, lactation, and womanhood. Covers everything from physiological birth to breech babies, induction, and the politics of maternity care. Evidence-based with the warmth of trusted aunties having a chat.

themidwivescauldron.buzzsprout.com

Australian VBAC Stories

Hosts: Aimee Sing, Bronwyn Senn, Georgia Slee and Katelyn Commerford

Australian women share their journeys to vaginal birth after caesarean. Episodes cover hospital VBAC and homebirth after caesarean, including inductions and births after more than one caesarean.

Available on all podcast platforms

Homebirth Stories Australia

Hosts: Aimee and Laura

A podcast documenting the stories of people choosing to birth at home throughout Australia. Real, raw, and refreshing Aussie voices telling it like it is - no sugar-coating, just real birth.

Available on all podcast platforms

Birthing at Home: A Podcast

Host: Elsie (Homebirth Victoria co-creator)

Incredible birth stories from births at home around Australia and the world. Also features partner and midwife perspectives. Uses the power of storytelling to empower, inspire, and motivate.

birthingathomeapodcast.buzzsprout.com

Knocked Up

Hosts: Dr Patrick Moloney and Brigid Moloney

Husband and wife duo running an obstetrics and gynaecology clinic in Victoria for over 13 years. Sharing everything you need to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant, giving birth, and bringing your baby home, minus the heavy medical jargon.

Available on all podcast platforms

The Calmbirth Conversation

Host: Karen McClay

Hosted by the director of Calmbirth, exploring issues of pregnancy, birth, and parenting infants with midwives and experts.

Available on all podcast platforms

Growing

Host: Beth Ryan (Midwife)

Bite-sized episodes every Monday and Wednesday covering pregnancy, birth, baby-life, and the realities of modern motherhood. Designed to help you feel seen and excited during this season of profound growth.

birthwithbeth.com.au

Positive Birth Australia

Host: Skye Waters (Brisbane)

Heartfelt podcast sharing real, empowering birth stories to inspire and heal. Created to normalise the beauty of physiological birth.

Available on all podcast platforms

Parental as Anything

Host: Maggie Dent

Award-winning ABC podcast from Australia's favourite parenting author. Common-sense approach to raising kids of all ages with warmth, humour, and practical wisdom.

Available via ABC Listen

Beyond the Bump

Popular Australian parenting podcast covering pregnancy, birth, and the early parenting journey.

Available on all podcast platforms

Australian Birth Stories

Host: Sophie Walker

Australia's leading birth podcast featuring weekly interviews with mothers sharing their birth experiences. Covers homebirth, hospital birth, caesarean, VBAC, and everything in between. Endorsed by the Australian College of Midwives.

australianbirthstories.com

Birth Choices

Hosts: Alice Godfree and Elysia Hansen (student midwives)

Two student midwives talk through your care options in Australia, from midwifery group practice and private midwives to private obstetricians and homebirth, with women's own stories and a look at the research. No new episodes since July 2025, but all 22 are there whenever suits.

birthchoices.com.au

This resource list is curated by our clinical team and updated regularly. Last updated January 2026.

If you have a resource you think we should include, we would love to hear from you.

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