Free Birth Before It Was Cool: Part 1 w/ Bree Moore

02/07/2025 49 min Temporada 5 Episodio 6

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In this short series, we're speaking with women who have been freebirthing long before it became trendy, back when it was called Unassisted Birth and there weren't very many resources devoted to it, let alone a society devoted to it. Each of these women chose free birth for reasons that essentially come down to their faith.In part 1, we're joined by Bree Moore, a mom of 7 (5 of them free birthed) and author of two books on freebirth! Here's some of what we cover:Default position of just her, her husband and GodThe role of seeking assistance and using technology (and how to know when to do so)Inviting husband to walk the uncertain road and finding unity/partnershipWhat self-directed prenatal care can look like in a wild pregnancyFacing the fear of death using statisticsThe role of humility,a willingness to be uncomfortable, and resourcefulness (and other things required to be a freebirther)a more beautiful experience or a more guttural and messy one?!Beware of making free birth an idolSocial media isn’t a good place to get advice while you’re in laborThe power of stories to shift perspective and shape decisionsWhy freebirth is not a magic wandMentioned in this Episode:Adam and Eve’s Midwife (book) - out of print 😔Powerfully Pregnant by Donna Young Bree’s books on free birth Brooke's 5th baby's birth story is featured in Seasons of Birth (the Autumn section).Birth Becomes HersSeasons of Birth (Brooke's 5th birth story is in this one, in the Autumn section!)Bree's fantasy books featuring freebirths:The Lady's Last Song: Short story Mother Stone, in this collectionUnhindered Childbirth Sara Wickham's review of studies about unassisted birth outcomes Connect:Email us to say hi: [email protected] in a request for future topics and/or submit a question for future Q&A episodes: Fill out the formApply to tell your birth story on the podcast: Holy Wild Birth Podcast : Guest ApplicationHang out with us and other Holy Wild Women in our private community (off Facebook): Rooted in Eden PMABecome a holy, wild birthkeeper with us inside Hearthmother Journey