Normal Boring Freebirth for Normal Boring People

Nov 19 2024 20 ep. 87 mins 19

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Hello! Welcome to normal, boring freebirth for normal boring people, with Victoria and Leonie. We’re here to celebrate, share and explore everyday freebirth stories, from normal people like you.

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20. Leonie's Birth Story of her Surprise Twins!

Nov 19 2024 108 mins

We welcome a special guest for our 20th episode - our very own Leonie! After a wild (or should that be intuitive?) pregnancy Leonie was planning her 4th freebirth at home with her family. However, events took a twist after she felt in need of some medical support and discovered not one baby - but two - were making their way into the world! Let us know what you thought of this episo

19. "You'll never conceive naturally or birth vaginally". Amber’s Freebirth (FBAM) story.

May 29 2024 86 mins

In this episode, we hear from Amber in California, as she shares her FBAM story. Before pregnancy, Amber had fibroid removal surgery (myomectomy). Since this is a vaginal birth after uterine surgery, it comes in the same 'category' as a VBAC. Amber was told she couldn't conceive children naturally, and then when she did and was told she'd have to give birth by caesa

18. The Partners Episode! Top tips for Supporting Freebirth from Dave and Dhi.

Mar 28 2024 83 mins

In this episode, we talk to two VERY special guests, our husbands, Dave and Dhi! We wanted to explore freebirth from the perspective of the partners, and how ours felt around the idea of freebirth. This is more of a personal share episode, as we all talk about how the births and preparations felt for us. We asked our community to send in some questions that we could put to our husb

17. Solo Freebirth in an Air Bnb! Bria's Birth Story.

Jan 31 2024 83 mins

Join us for the first NBF Workshop: How to Handle Your Fears. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your ticket here. The workshop will be your opportunity to work with Victoria and Leonie, as part of the group, and focus on the fears you have. The transformational 2 hours will leave you with the tools needed to handle any future fears that might pop up during your pregnancy. A replay wi

16. A First Time Mum’s (Almost) Festive Freebirth! Andrena's Freebirth Story.

Dec 22 2023 102 mins

In this episode we hear from Andrena, a tattoo artist and animal lover who freebirthed her first baby. Whilst chatting with tattoo clients, Andrena quickly learned that there is often a lack of belief in birth and their bodies for many, many women. Andrena went in to appointments armed with research and with eyes wide open, working through small baby/big baby appointments, home bir

15. From ‘Secret Freebirther’ to all-in! Chelsea’s Freebirth story.

Dec 14 2023 96 mins

In this episode, we hear from Chelsea from New Zealand, as she shares her journey from home birth to freebirth. In her first pregnancy, Chelsea discovers she is quite savvy about how the system works and could see that certain things could lead her down a pathway she didn't want to be on. Her first midwife-attended home birth was positive despite duress. We discuss the pressure

14. Self-managing Gestational Diabetes: Midwife Mollie May's Freebirth.

Nov 17 2023 92 mins

In this episode, we hear from Mollie May, an Independent Midwife who freebirthed her first baby. Mollie shares with us the balance she needed to find between experiencing her pregnancy in its own right, and wearing her professional hat as a UK registered midwife. Mollie discusses how she navigated the label and potential diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes, and how she managed this w

13. The Dangers of the "Nice Midwife" with Kemi BirthJoy Johnson

Sep 27 2023 74 mins

In this episode, we talk with birthkeeper Kemi Johnson and get our teeth in to the idea of the "nice midwife". For many considering or preparing for freebirth, they will at some point come into contact with the kind of midwife who may be described as "really nice". It's important to discuss this, as it's not uncommon for this seemingly supportive care to

12. Chelsea-Lee's Breech Freebirth and Birth by the side of the Road.

Jul 26 2023 95 mins

In this episode we hear from Chelsea-Lee from Australia, as she shares her epic breech freebirth story. From an unexpected pregnancy following PCOS, to reclaiming her body after sexual assault, Chelsea-Lee's story is one full of wisdom and healing. Her first birth was an adrenaline filled side-of-the-road birth, and Chelsea-Lee was determined that her next would be different.

11. Ashleigh's Freebirth at 43 weeks with Meconium.

May 11 2023 102 mins

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