This episode is a little different! Instead of interviewing someone, it's just me chatting to you guys. We talk about why it's worth considering going for an unmedicated birth - even in a world where we are so often told "you don't get a medal" for it. I explain why (in my opinion), the benefits of an unmedicated birth are actually a lot better than a medal anyway! Then we touch on how to make it happen, in a world that has massively over-medicalised the process of birth, and where a cascade of intervention is often the default.
I also share a snippet of my personal experience with this, and how I was super offended by what one of my midwives told me - but you'll hear about how I was actually the one who was mistaken. I won't give any more spoilers!
The aim of this episode is to inspire, and shed light on the benefits of a natural, intervention free birth (physiological birth) that are not often talked about in our world. It is not to shame anyone who hasn't birthed this way, or doesn't want to. I want that to be abundantly clear!
Also, this goes without saying, but as always, none of this content (or any of my content) should be taken as medical advice. I also totally acknowledge that for a small portion of women, medical intervention is needed for the safety of the mother/baby. But this episode is about why healthy women, with normal pregnancies, should (in my opinion at least!) consider planning for an intervention free birth.
Enjoy!
If you'd like to work with me as your birth doula, or do some childbirth education with me - I have in-person & virtual offerings that are designed to give you all the tools you need to have a positive, empowering birth experience. To find out more - head to my website guardiandoula.com.au and let me help you have the birth experience of your dreams!
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Angie x
Where to find me:
👉 If you're in Sydney and are looking for in-person birth doula support, view my packages via my website www.guardiandoula.com.au
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