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The Great Birth Rebellion

Dr Melanie Jackson

Episode 180 - Protecting yourself from microplastic in pregnancy

DEC 7, 202528 MIN
The Great Birth Rebellion

Episode 180 - Protecting yourself from microplastic in pregnancy

DEC 7, 202528 MIN

Description

Women are warned about environmental hazards in pregnancy, but why not microplastics?

In this episode I share the research about how microplastic gets into your placenta and baby and give you practical strategies to help you avoid microplastics during pregnancy. 

If you are interested in the guide to giving birth without pain medication that Mel mentioned in today's episode, you can get the guide here

This episode has been generously sponsored by Poppy Child from @popthatmumma. Great birth rebellion listeners get 25% off the Birth box. Use the code “Melanie” at the check out to claim your discount. Just go to hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/birthbox 

You can watch this episode on Youtube here. 

Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast

 Disclaimer

The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it’s application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.

The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.

This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.

The transcript below was generated with ai and may contain errors.