EP13. Lauren's Journey: Midwifery Abandonment & A Traumatic Hospital Birth - to Freebirth

In this episode, Sarah & Britt speak with Lauren, a mother of two from Austin, who shares her transformative journey from a medicalized first birth to a redemptive free birth. Lauren recounts her first pregnancy in New York City under the care of a home birth midwife who dropped her at the end of pregnancy and sent her to the hospital which led to her traumatic hospital induction experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Feeling abandoned and disillusioned by the medical system, Lauren decides to pursue a wild pregnancy and free birth for her second child. As Lauren delves into free birth communities and uncovers the power of physiological birth, she prepares for and ultimately experiences a peaceful, sovereign birth at home. This profound journey reshapes her perspective on motherhood, birthing, and personal empowerment.

00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Podcast

01:27 Meet Lauren: A Homeschooling, Home Birthing Mom

02:29 Lauren's First Pregnancy Journey in New York

04:21 Challenges and Decisions During Pregnancy

13:17 Hospital Induction and Birth Experience

23:04 Postpartum Reflections and Hospital Stay

40:41 Navigating Hospital Discharge

42:21 First Moments at Home

44:01 Postpartum Reflections

45:23 Discovering Free Birth

46:38 Unraveling the Preeclampsia Story

48:07 Journey to Free Birth

51:52 Embracing a Wild Pregnancy

57:22 The Birth Experience

01:09:43 Postpartum Support and Healing

01:13:52 Reflections on Free Birth and Trauma

01:23:37 Final Thoughts and Integration

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The content of this podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Listeners are encouraged to take full responsibility for their own bodies and decisions and to consult with qualified professionals as needed.