In this final episode of Season 1, I speak with Barbara Esther about physiological birth, medical sovereignty, and the nuanced journey of navigating reproductive technologies with discernment. Barbara shares: Her experience as a 48-year-old woman midway through a pregnancy conceived with assisted technology How and when she became disillusioned with the Canadian maternity system Her bold, intentional decisions to receive some forms of care but not others And her choice to work with a traditional birth attendant outside the institutional model This is a deep dive into the complexity of informed choice, ageism in maternity care, and the reclamation of personal authority in pregnancy and birth. 🔗 Learn more about Barbara's work at:barbararecommends.cominstagram.com/reclaim.sovereign.birth