Show Notes
The Big Baby Trial study has been published, and are already being used to justify inductions at 38 weeks... but what did the study ACTUALLY show? I chat to doula Samantha Gadsden about this study, and why despite it being touted as evidence for early inductions, the results actually show the opposite!
You can find the study here: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00162-X/fulltext
Samantha (Sam) Gadsden is one of the UK’s leading doulas, specialising in home birth, freebirth, and virtual support. With over a decade of experience, she is renowned for empowering families through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, championing the sacred nature of birth and the right to self-advocacy. As an outspoken activist, she has led campaigns against obstetric violence and supported countless families facing domestic abuse, social services involvement, and trauma. Samantha runs a thriving online community for parents, mentors birth professionals, and regularly contributes to media discussions on birth and parenting. She is the former co-host of The Birth Activist podcast and is soon launching her new podcast The Village Wise Woman. Deeply rooted in her belief in community and spirituality, Samantha uses her work to ensure that those who cannot afford her services are still able to access the care they deserve. Sam's home birthsupport group can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/homebirthsupportuk/ and she can be found on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/samanthagadsdendoula
Erin Fung is a birth educator and activist, providing classes and support to anyone wanting an informed and positive birth. Her courses can be found www.better-birth.co.uk or on all social media channels @betterbirthuk
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