“Do I Have To Do It This Way?”: Skye’s Freebirth to River Kawai, Making Yourself Unavailable For Unsolicited Advice While Pregnant, and The Importance of Sister Support During The Maiden To Mother Rite of Passage

“Do I Have To Do It This Way?”: Skye’s Freebirth to River Kawai, Making Yourself Unavailable For Unsolicited Advice While Pregnant, and The Importance of Sister Support During The Maiden To Mother Rite of Passage

Author: Indie Birth Association May 30, 2022 Duration: 43:47

Skye is a somewhat transient hippie but mostly just, in her own words, an “ordinary woman,” who hopes her birth story will inspire others to trust their intuition surrounding their births, even (or perhaps, especially) when it may not be what they had originally planned for. She shares the message that unassisted birth is possible, natural, and magical, and that women are not only capable but truly deserve to feel empowered by their own birth experiences.

LINKS & SHOW NOTES

The Rebozo: Cultural Backgrounds

How to DIY a Birth Rope for OMP Pelvic Mobility Protocols to practice during Pregnancy and to utilise during Labor and Birth

“Setting Healthy Boundaries While Pregnant” by Carley Schweet

Zuri Snow’s Instagram account @mamabearth

Zuri Snow is a traditional midwifery student and holistic childbirth doula and educator that serves the Atlanta area and is Skye’s close friend, who is mentioned a few times in the podcast. Zuri is also a future guest of “Birth Warrior Podcast.” Episode coming soon!

13 Moons: Epic Eduation for the Birthing Year

Birth Warrior Project: 120 Day Doula Training and Transformation

Indie Birth Midwifery School


The Birth Warrior Podcast, brought to you by the Indie Birth Association, moves beyond mainstream narratives to explore the raw, powerful, and deeply personal landscape of autonomous birth. This isn't a how-to guide, but a collection of voices often left out of the conversation. Each episode features firsthand stories from individuals who have navigated pregnancy and childbirth on their own terms, reclaiming intuition and authority in the process. You'll hear candid reflections on the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of this journey, discussions that intersect with holistic health, alternative family structures, and conscious parenting. The podcast delves into the mental and physical fortitude required, connecting the dots between personal autonomy, fitness, and overall family wellness. By centering these authentic narratives, the Birth Warrior Podcast creates a vital space for anyone questioning conventional paradigms, offering not just stories but a sense of community and validation for those exploring paths less traveled in the realm of birth and motherhood.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Birth Warrior Podcast
Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 1:33:14
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