EP5. Prayers For Gloria LeMay

Navigating Birth Choices: The Gloria LeMay Case and the Role of Traditional Birth Keepers

 

In this episode, Brit and Sarah address the urgent topic of Gloria LeMay, a traditional birth attendant who was recently arrested and charged with manslaughter. They discuss the implications of her arrest on the free birth and sovereign birth communities.

 

The conversation delves into the complexities of birth outside the medical system, the different roles of birth attendants, and the personal responsibilities and choices involved in physiological births. Sarah shares her decision to focus on advocacy and coaching rather than attending births in this season. They also emphasize the importance of aligning with the right birth attendant and the need for clear communication and understanding of roles in birth settings.

 

00:00 Introduction and Episode Update

00:30 Overview of Gloria LeMay's Situation

01:52 Challenges in Birth Keeping

06:31 Personal Reflections on Birth Attendance

15:53 Different Types of Birth Attendants

25:26 Upcoming Meeting Announcement

25:44 Personal Journey to Free Birth

27:16 Risks and Realities of Different Birth Choices

32:27 Legal and Social Challenges of Free Birth

36:38 Empowerment and Making Informed Choices

41:20 Trusting Your Intuition in Birth Decisions

46:50 Concluding Thoughts and Resources