Free Birth Society

Today on the show we have Chelsea from Idaho. She shares her journey of birthing her first two children in birth centers and then free birthing her next two babies at home. Chelsea shares her wisdom on how she chose to fiercely protect the privacy of her birthing choices. We talk about how Chelsea went through every labor stage prior to her final birth of her daughter and achieved a painless birth experience.

Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact [email protected]. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms

Today on the show we have Kristie from Manitoba, Canada. Kristie has free birthed all three of her children. She shares the story of how she registered for a midwife with her first pregnancy and quickly discovered she wanted to opt out of the system and instead be the leader of her own experience. We talk about lotus birth, using Fertility Awareness Method for conceiving, and intuitive self prenatal care.

Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact [email protected]. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms

Today on the show we have Lorena from South Carolina. After a less than desirable hospital birth that included an unconsenting episiotomy and having her baby taken away, Lorena sought to have her second child at a birth center. Towards the end of her pregnancy, her midwives dropped her with little explanation. Left with no other options, Lorena settled into the reality that she was going to free birth at her home. She educated herself and it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Lorena had a quick and wonderful birth with her husband by her side.

Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact [email protected]. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms

Today on the show we have Kiara from Queensland, Australia. She tells her story of first having an induction with her twins in hospital, to a birth center in hospital with her next. Kiara then describes the impact a miscarriage of a second set of twins had on herself and her family - that ultimately led her to free birthing her last baby, Percy. Kiara shares how her faith both tested her and carried her through to have the strength and trust to birth Percy at home with her family.

Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact [email protected]. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms

Today on the show we have Sirgun Kaur Khalsa from Arizona, who after a homebirth transfer with her first child, decided to free birth her second child with just her husband. After carrying past 42 weeks, her nervous midwife called 911 towards the end of her birth and Sirgun experienced a dramatic transfer resulting in unnecessarily intervention and obstetrical abuse. Thankfully, following her intuition with her second pregnancy she tells the story of her healing and powerful birth at home, on her terms.

Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact [email protected]. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms

This week on the Free Birth Podcast we have Sarah from Georgia who shares the story of birthing her first child. She tells the journey that led her to choose free birth and the shock of having an unexpectedly quick labor.

Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact [email protected]. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms

Today on the show we have Aileen from North Carolina with quite the story to share. From losing a premature baby to hospital interventions as a teenager, Aileen went on to experience both a traumatic abortion and then an abusive hospital birth. Finally, with just her husband, outside at their home, she Free Birthed her daughter, drumming the night away as she labored, finally able to fully claim her body, baby, and birth experience.

Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact [email protected]. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms

We have a special episode this week with an insider look at Emilee's journey with pregnancy. She is joined by her husband, Jonny, who offers his perspective of supporting an autonomous pregnancy and Free Birth. Together, they share the story of their conscious conception, the challenges of the different trimesters, their decision to move to Hawaii, and how they are both feeling so close to the birth.

Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact [email protected]. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms

Today on the show we are welcoming in 2018 with our first episode of the new year! We have Eleanor from the Big Island of Hawaii, sharing her story of free birthing her first born. After carrying her baby for 43 long weeks, she was surprised by a precipitous 3 hour labor and delivery. I was struck by Eleanor’s sense of self authority and brutal honesty as she shares her story of the rawness of her birth and postpartum.

Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact [email protected]. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms

Today on the show we have author and mother Kimberly Johnson with her new book on postpartum titled “The 4th Trimester”. Kimberly shares her personal story of birthing in a foreign country and suffering from a serious injury and how that led to her own self healing and life’s work. Her book on the sacred postpartum time came out this week. I couldn’t recommend it enough.

Disclaimer: Free Birth Society, LLC of North Carolina shares personal and educational stories and experiences related to freebirth and holistic care. This content is not medical advice, and we are not a licensed midwifery practice. Testimonials reflect individual experiences; results may vary. For services or scheduling, contact [email protected]. See full disclaimer at freebirthsociety.com/youtubeterms