Rachel Reed

Dr Rachel Reed is an author, educator, researcher and international speaker whose work focuses on childbirth physiology, care provider practice, and women’s rights (and rites). Rachel has published widely in academic journals, magazines and books. Her research explores women’s experiences of birth and the influence of care provider interactions, and her work is cited in evidence-based guidelines and textbooks that inform clinical practice. As an experienced educator, Rachel designed and implemented midwifery degree programs in academia and delivered workshops nationally and internationally. Her current focus is creating accessible, evidence-based online education about childbirth. Before moving into education and research, Rachel worked as a midwife, attending births in a range of settings and circumstances. Originally from the North East of England, Rachel now lives in a forest in Australia.