Claire is an artist and mother of two daughters, who, during her latest pregnancy, leaned fully into trust her own intuition – amidst developing and being diagnosed with pre-eclampsia at 38 weeks. Knowing very well that she would have been labeled as high risk had she chosen to birth within the medical system, Claire went on to have a redemptive and transformative experience in late pregnancy and birth, dictating her care on her own terms.

LINKS & SHOW NOTES

Birth Warrior Podcast submissions link

“PLFG (Placental Growth Factor): What We Know” by Action On Pre-Eclampsia

“Genetic Aspects of Pre-Eclampsia and the HELLP Syndrome” by Haram et al. (via Journal of Pregnancy Volume 2014, Article ID 910751, 13 pages)

“Periodontal Disease and Risk of Preeclampsia: A Meta-

“More On Pregnancy Loss” from Taking Back Birth

“A Miscarriage Story” by Margo Blackstone

“In the Midwife’s Office #2: Visit with a 24 Week Mama – The Sweet Spot of Pregnancy” (goes into the topic of blood volume expansion) from Well, Actually

“Talkin’ All About Fast Labors” – Indie Birth Walk and Talk, Episode #3

“Answering Your Questions – On Being Rhesus Negative + Anti-D/Rhogam” by Maryn Green

13 Moons: Epic Eduation for the Birthing Year

Birth Warrior Project: 120 Day Doula Training and Transformation

Indie Birth Midwifery School

Amina is an Algerian native, currently living in Egypt with her husband and two daughters, Maryam and Leila. A lover of home births and breastfeeding, Amina volunteers most of her time helping and consulting mothers on breastfeeding via social media. Her message to women is to trust their bodies and know that birth can be a spiritual experience if you believe that it can be so.

Please note that throughout the podcast, you will hear Amina refer to a woman named “Marlene.” Who she is referring to is, in fact, Maryn Green. Amina would like to thank Maryn, Margo, and the whole Indie Birth network for their support and vast educational resources, and also to Annie Roo, a doula and former guest on the “Birth Warrior Podcast,” for her guidance and virtual support in Amina’s last pregnancy.

LINKS & SHOW NOTES

Birth Warrior Podcast submissions link

Restoring Women’s Choice For Vaginal Breech Birth: My Chat with Researcher Dr. Rixa Freeze (on Taking Back Birth)

Beautiful Breech: Opening the Doors To An Option Many Women Are Told Isn’t Possible (on Taking Back Birth)

Breech Without Borders

Exposing The Postpartum Hemorrhage Deception (on Taking Back Birth)

Carly Hartley’s BirthTruth

What Will You Be Remembered For? (A Tribute To Carla Hartley) by Maryn Green

13 Moons: Epic Eduation for the Birthing Year

Birth Warrior Project: 120 Day Doula Training and Transformation

Indie Birth Midwifery School

Kyleigh’s preparation for birth started long before she became pregnant with her first and only daughter. Through years of rock-bottoms and spiritual awakenings, Kyleigh approached her birth ready to completely surrender to the process, and surrender she did. She had a 9 hour home birth, with full autonomy, zero fear, and without ever reaching her breaking point.

LINKS & SHOW NOTES

Birth Warrior Podcast submissions link

The Autonomy Mommy (Kyleigh’s website where you can check out her current course offerings, instant downloads, and join her her private Facebook group).

Our Birth Wisdom (Kyleigh’s Podcast) on Apple ITunes

Follow Kyleigh at @theautonomymommy on Instagram

13 Moons: Epic Eduation for the Birthing Year

Birth Warrior Project: 120 Day Doula Training and Transformation

Indie Birth Midwifery School

Natalia discovered her power and sovereignty, as both a woman and a mother, by taking responsibility for her prenatal care and birth. This journey of radical responsibility led her into reclamation of her body, and her womanhood. Presently, Natalia is beginning a new journey of holding space for other women, through the reclamation of their menstrual cycles, fertility, pregnancy and birth, and by doing so, helping these women own their power, their sovereignty and to dismantle their own internalized patriarchy.

To find out more about Natalia’s present and future offerings on fertility awareness, conscious conception, holistic pregnancy, and physiological birth education, you can follow her on Instagram @sovereignwomancare and also on Facebook .

LINKS & SHOW NOTES

Birth Warrior Podcast submissions link

“Taking Charge of Your Fertility” by Toni Weschler, MPH (buy here via Indie Bound)

13 Moons: Epic Eduation for the Birthing Year

Birth Warrior Project: 120 Day Doula Training and Transformation

Indie Birth Midwifery School

Brooke is a mother and wife originally from Idaho, now living in Whanganui, New Zealand with her two daughters and husband. She believes some of the most important work you can do in life is to figure out what exactly you truly, deeply want: what would life – and birth – look like if you dared to make choices of your wildest dreams instead of your deepest fears?

LINKS & SHOW NOTES

Birth Warrior Podcast submissions link

Spinning Babies

“The New Zealand Maternity System: A Midwifery Renaissance” by Chris Hendry (Chapter 2 from Birth Models That Work by Robbie Davis- Floyd, Leslie Barclay and Jan Tritten)

* To purchase “Birth Models That Works”, click here.

13 Moons: Epic Eduation for the Birthing Year

Birth Warrior Project: 120 Day Doula Training and Transformation

Indie Birth Midwifery School

Melissa is a mother to four boys – ages 12, 11, 8 and 6 weeks – and an integrative health coach supporting mothers on their own personal journey of motherhood, in Twaine Harte, California. During her most recent birth, Melissa shares that the teaching that came through is the importance of connecting with the place within ourselves that is unshakable – that place where we find deep, profound trust within ourselves, with the unseen ones, and come to – to truly remember who we are.

LINKS & SHOW NOTES

Birth Warrior Podcast submissions link

13 Moons: Epic Eduation for the Birthing Year

Birth Warrior Project: 120 Day Doula Training and Transformation

Indie Birth Midwifery School

Emily is a reiki teacher, massage therapist and birthkeeper currently pursuing midwifery school outside of the system. Since experiencing the magic of undisturbed birth with her 2nd daughter Ixchel, she wants to share that the keys of reclamation for women can lie in trusting their deepest knowing and embracing birth as a sacred rite. Feminine power and sovereignty can come from self knowledge, consciously choosing our birthing path and owning our energy.

LINKS & SHOW NOTES

Birth Warrior Podcast submissions link

13 Moons: Epic Eduation for the Birthing Year

Birth Warrior Project: 120 Day Doula Training and Transformation

Indie Birth Midwifery School

Caitlin is an aspiring doula and mother of 2 wildlings living in the Pacific Northwest. Through her two vastly different birth stories, she learned about the limitations of regulated midwifery, to trust her intuition above all else, and that doctors don’t always know what’s best. Her birth stories offer an important lesson on the value of autonomy, informed choice, and not taking ‘no’ for an answer.

LINKS & SHOW NOTES

Birth Warrior Podcast submissions link

13 Moons: Epic Eduation for the Birthing Year

Birth Warrior Project: 120 Day Doula Training and Transformation

Indie Birth Midwifery School

Linnea has birthed all six of her children at home – each one being unique, the best days of her life, and her most recent birth being a free birth with just her partner and toddler present. She believes birth is beautifully designed to work, and that a woman just has to trust, surrender, and follow their bodies lead.

LINKS & SHOW NOTES

Birth Warrior Podcast submissions link

13 Moons: Epic Eduation for the Birthing Year

Birth Warrior Project: 120 Day Doula Training and Transformation

Indie Birth Midwifery School