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EP16. Cheyenne's Journey: From Birthing at 16 in the System - to Freebirth!


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In this episode we welcome Cheyenne to share her transformative journey through motherhood. Cheyenne, a mother of four, discusses her experiences with different birth approaches, starting from her first pregnancy at 16. She contrasts her initial hospital births with her journey into natural and free birth practices. 

Cheyenne details the emotional and physical challenges she faced, including the impact of family dynamics and medical interventions on her birthing experiences. Ultimately, she recounts her empowered free birth of her fourth child highlighting the importance of preparation, community support, and taking charge of one's birth journey. The episode underscores the significance of holding space for postpartum needs and celebrates the beauty of sovereign birth.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:21 Meet Cheyenne: A Journey of Four Births
02:07 Cheyenne's First Pregnancy at 16
10:37 Navigating Early Motherhood and Loss
13:57 Transition to Natural Birth Choices
21:48 Challenges of a Free Birth Attempt
31:17 Hospital Intervention and Reflections
36:55 Anxiety and the Birth Experience
37:43 Hospital Challenges and Decisions
40:04 Postpartum Reflections and Support
40:29 Learning from Past Births
41:30 Preparing for a New Birth
44:52 The Birth of Solomon
56:05 Post-Birth Reflections and Breastfeeding Challenges
01:02:30 The Importance of Postpartum Support
01:07:56 Final Thoughts and Community Support

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