EP26. Embracing Holistic Motherhood - Ash's Transformative Freebirth Journey’s

In this episode, Ash shares her inspiring journey through three drastically different births, transitioning from a conventional hospital delivery with a midwife to experiencing wild pregnancies and free births at home. She discusses her evolution from a rule-following engineer to embracing a holistic, self-directed approach to motherhood. 

Ash also highlights the significant role of her family's support, her realization of the power and fulfillment of natural birthing, and the importance of creating an empowered birth experience. Her story is a testament to the profound personal and spiritual transformations that can occur through informed and intentional birthing choices.

00:00 Welcome to HEARMEROAR.

00:30 Ash's Introduction and Birth Background

02:33 First Birth Experience: Hospital with Midwife

07:13 Challenges and Reflections Post-First Birth

12:01 Transition to Holistic Motherhood

21:08 Planning for a Different Birth Experience

30:31 Second Pregnancy Journey

37:40 Preparing for a Home Birth

48:48 The Door Incident

50:40 Labor Begins

52:27 The Birth of My Son

01:01:59 Postpartum Reflections

01:07:08 Pregnancy and Birth of Third Child

01:13:06 Unexpected Early Labor

01:29:18 Birth Work and Coaching

01:31:03 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

EPISODE LINKS ASH.

• Instagram
• Website

CONNECT WITH SARAH.

• Website
• Instagram
• Resources
• Work Together: Wild & Free Coaching Container
• Birth Trauma Integration Session: Book

CONNECT WITH BRITTANY.

• Website
• Instagram
• Ebook: Questions to ask your Birth Attendant

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DISCLAIMER.

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.