In this episode, we hear from mum of 3 Ashleigh from Durham. She shares her journey from non-hypnobirthing-perfect induction, to nearly-in-the-ambulance hospital birth, and finally to her long-awaited freebirth at home.
Ashleigh shares how her visions for each birth evolved, how her history of addiction surfaced when taking pain relief, and how important it has been having a known and trusted HCP for support. We hear how Ashleigh's location was a turning point towards freebirth, and the realities of moving house across boarders. Ashleigh used the amazing resource of the Physiological Birth Club on clubhouse to ask a question after an appointment, and birthed very soon after.
The Physiological Birth Club is a resource created by Kemi BirthJoy Johnson that meets regularly to speak on subjects connected to physiological birth. You can listen to the session we discuss in this episode here.
Ashleigh's freebirth dream came true, and her kids just made it through the door in time to see their sister being born. Thanks for sharing your story Ashleigh 💜
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