In this important episode, we welcome Christina Mearns from France, who shares her powerful and moving birth stories. Christina details her journey from her first pregnancy, fraught with unexpected, yet genuine medical complications, to the triumphant free birth of her second child. She candidly discusses the stress and fear of her first son's diagnosis, her subsequent choice to navigate the French medical system, and the joyous, unassisted birth of her second son. Christina also explores the cultural perceptions and legal intricacies of home birth in France, highlighting the importance of informed choices and trusting one's intuition. This episode examines the spectrum of birth experiences and underscores the significance of supporting women's informed choices in all birthing scenarios. A powerful, potent and necessary conversation in the nuanced world of sovereign birth.