Taking Back Birth

Ashley’s Amazing Journey From Cesarean to Freebirth

July 27, 2014

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In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk with Ashley… a very powerful woman who has a very powerful story to tell.

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  1. Jen says:

    This is SUCH an amazing story!! Congratulations on your TOL (Triumph of Labor)! Thank you for all the positive affirmations, and all the details! It means so much that you shared this!! My body is not broken, and with my next baby, I WILL OWN my FreeBAC 🙂

  2. Sandy Riley says:

    Ashley – Thats an empowered birth story! WOW!

  3. Sabrina Wolf Moon says:

    So much of your story struck similarities to my first births, the ‘dysfunctional’ labor patterns and self doubt that really changed how we viewed birth and getting in touch with our inner voice and knowing. ❤️

  4. Maria Noutsou says:

    Such an inspiring story! I had an C-section with my first which was scare tactics from the doctors and could not wait to be done with me and empty their high dollar room for another momma, and then a successful VBAC but a failed HBAC because my midwife gave up on me. :(. I feel horrible for any woman that is scared or pushed to a C-section without a real reason. This time around I am taking matters in my hands and will not let anyone put fear in my birth! Thank you so much for sharing!!

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