In episode 26, Shelby from Western Australia shares her amazing freebirth with her first baby, Hawk - she is also planning her second freebirth for early-mid 2024! You don't come across a lot of freebirth stories as a first time mum - so this is such a beautiful story to add to teh collection of women taking back their power and autonomy in birth --- it also highlights problems with the maternity system, as Shelby initially did want birth support!
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CHAPTERS
00:31
Shelby's Decision to Free Birth
01:23
Background and Family
03:10
Choosing Home Birth
04:09
Difficulty Finding a Midwife
05:06
Scans and Tests
06:30
Ash's Reservations
07:51
Ambulance Cover
08:45
Engagement with Medical Tests
09:43
Positive Scan Experience
11:34
Birth Education
12:57
Becoming a Doula
13:57
Finding a Doula
14:46
Doula Support for Ash
16:38
Reactions from Family and Friends
18:35
Impact on Younger Generation
19:33
Working Through Fears and Concerns
20:04
Preparing Physically and Mentally
22:18
Estimated Due Date
23:42
Birth Timing and Holidays
24:40
Physical Preparation
26:02
Hot Springs and Pregnancy
27:30
Listening to Your Body
28:58
Exercise and Nutrition During Pregnancy
30:53
Different Rules for Pregnancy and Labor
32:17
Signs of Labor
34:13
Doula Availability
35:11
Preparing for Labor
37:29
The Birth of Hawk
40:23
The Halo Hour
48:48
The Placenta
49:19
Postpartum Experience
51:24
Preparing for the Second Birth
53:43
Looking Forward to the Second Free Birth
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