Rachel ReedDr Rachel Reed is an author, educator, researcher and international speaker. Her focus is childbirth physiology, care provider practice and women's rights (and rites). Rachel has published widely in journals, magazines, and books. As a researcher, Rahel studies women's experiences of birth and the influence of care provider interactions. Her work is cited in evidence-based guidelines and textbooks that inform clinical practice. Rachel is an experienced educator who has designed and implemented midwifery degree programs in academia and delivered workshops nationally and internationally. Her current focus is on creating online, evidence-based education resources. As a midwife, Rachel attended many births in various settings and circumstances. Rachel is originally from the North East of England but now lives in a forest in Australia surrounded by noisy wildlife. Read More Read Less