In this episode, we hear from Kathryn in Leeds, as she shares the freebirth of her second child.

Kathryn's first birth was what is unfortunately quite a common story; unquestioned hospital birth, labouring in the car park.

After being refused entry to a birth pool in hospital, despite knowing she needed to be in water, things went down hill from there. Second time around, Kathryn had already begun to question things and describes "moving away from an abusive relationship" with mainstream maternity care. For her, it was a gradual process.

Kathryn had a clear vision of her birth, which she held strong and, low and behold, it began the way she had imagined it.

As her birth unfolded and became super intense, Kathryn shares how mindset shifts, affirmations and the support of her partner really helped her surrender in to the experience. She also shares her experience of her  post-birth hospital transfer after a tear.

Kathryn works as a Birthkeeper supporting freebirthing families, and you can connect with her on Instagram @mysacredbirthuk.

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Your hosts: Victoria @freetobirth & Leonie @birthwise.withleonie