Shelby's birth of Hawk at home (Western Australia) || FTM Freebirth on New Years day

Birthing at Home: A Podcast

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!
Links to people/business/resources for this episode:

• Freebirth Society Course https://www.freebirthsociety.com/
• Sauna's during pregnancy https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2018/03/02/pregnant-women-shouldnt-shy-away-from-exercise-in-warm-weather.html
• Down to Birth Earth book https://shellylangford.com.au/product/down-to-earth-birth-book-jenny-blyth/

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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