Summary

In this conversation, Evony discusses the concept of free birth, emphasising the importance of personal choice and the narratives surrounding birth experiences. She critiques the medical model of birth, highlighting the need for support and integrity in the birthing process. Evony advocates for creating safe spaces for discussions about birth, encouraging individuals to trust their intuition and make informed choices about their birthing experiences.

Key Takeaways

• Free birth is defined by personal choice and autonomy.
• Many people choose free birth to avoid trauma from previous experiences.
• The medical model often fails to respect physiological birth.
• Support from midwives and birth keepers is crucial.
• There is a need for more education on physiological birth.
• Integrity and transparency are essential in birth support.
• Respect for diverse birth experiences is necessary.
• Creating safe spaces for birth discussions fosters growth.
• Pregnancy and birth should be viewed as beautiful experiences.
• Access to medical support varies, but is a privilege in the UK.

Keywords

free birth, birth choices, medical model, birth support, physiological birth, birth narratives, home birth, birth trauma, birth integrity, birth community