In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk with Ashley… a very powerful woman who has a very powerful story to tell. You can read Ashley’s full birth story here. Download this podcast transcript Just press PLAY below to listen.

My “due date” was on a Saturday. As it approached I noticed an uptick in my braxton hicks contractions. I had been experiencing prodromal (pre-labor) for about 3 weeks until this point. I would have actual labor type contractions that wrapped around my back and squeezed my body and would come at 3-5 minute intervals […]

Today we’re sharing the birth story of one of our sweet Indie Birth Online members who has been an awesome participant in our How to Have an Indie Birth Online Course. She originally posted her birth story on her blog, and has graciously allowed us to share it here as well. Here’s the link: http://dhammababy.com/2014/06/22/the-freebirth-of-tbd-nudity-warning/ […]

In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk about why so many women are NEVER told about undisturbed birth. Just press PLAY below to listen. Download this podcast transcript

In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk about how my decision to give up being a “midwife” led me to an amazing discovery about freebirth. Just press PLAY below to listen. Download this podcast transcript

In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk about the culture of fear surrounding tearing after birth and how we can find a better way forward. There is so much to talk about when it’s our bodies and birth. There is SO much fear around “tearing” at birth, that it’s astounding! I cite research, […]

In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk about all of the misinformation and fear surrounding postpartum hemorrhage. Just press PLAY below to listen. Download this podcast transcript

In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk about completing the childbearing year, including the 4th trimester and beyond. Just press PLAY below to listen. Download this podcast transcript