In this eye-opening episode, Ashley is joined by Jade, a doula and mother of three, to explore the recent media scrutiny surrounding free birth.

They dive into the sensationalised narratives dominating headlines, including a controversial ABC article that painted unregulated birth workers as dangerous.

Together, they challenge these perceptions and offer a deeper understanding of why women choose freebirth.

What we discuss in this Episode:
🌟 Why women choose free birth—and how those choices are often misunderstood.
🌟 The impact of fear-based media narratives on the birthing community.
🌟 The vital role of transparency when hiring birth workers.
🌟 The challenges faced by birth workers supporting free births.
🌟 Why collaboration and compassion are essential in the birth world.

Key Quotes from the Episode:
💬 “We perpetuate this idea that birth is dangerous because negative stories dominate the narrative.” – Ashley
💬 “Women aren’t going to stop free birthing. The solution isn’t to demonize it, but to create frameworks that offer support without fear of judgment or legal repercussions.” – Jade

Resources Mentioned:

Link to the ABC article discussed in the episode. ABC article titled “In the Sovereign Birthing World, Unqualified Birth Keepers Are Charging Thousands and Putting Lives at Risk

The Birth Rebellion Podcast: Episode 128 - Birth keepers an investigation with journalist Charlotte King ABC

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Love and light,

Ashley x

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