The VBAC Homebirth Stories Podcast

EP150 | The Freebirth Witch-Hunt: What the ABC is Missing - Part 1


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In this eye-opening episode, Ashley is joined by Jade, a doula and mother of three, to explore the recent media scrutiny surrounding free birth.

They dive into the sensationalised narratives dominating headlines, including a controversial ABC article that painted unregulated birth workers as dangerous.

Together, they challenge these perceptions and offer a deeper understanding of why women choose freebirth.

What we discuss in this Episode:
🌟 Why women choose free birth—and how those choices are often misunderstood.
🌟 The impact of fear-based media narratives on the birthing community.
🌟 The vital role of transparency when hiring birth workers.
🌟 The challenges faced by birth workers supporting free births.
🌟 Why collaboration and compassion are essential in the birth world.

Key Quotes from the Episode:
💬 “We perpetuate this idea that birth is dangerous because negative stories dominate the narrative.” – Ashley
💬 “Women aren’t going to stop free birthing. The solution isn’t to demonize it, but to create frameworks that offer support without fear of judgment or legal repercussions.” – Jade

Resources Mentioned:

  • Link to the ABC article discussed in the episode.
  • ABC article titled “In the Sovereign Birthing World, Unqualified Birth Keepers Are Charging Thousands and Putting Lives at Risk


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