Journey To The End Goal: Kara’s Five Birth Stories

Journey To The End Goal: Kara’s Five Birth Stories

Author: Indie Birth Association August 18, 2022 Duration: 1:41:39

Kara is a homeschool teacher, nature lover, amateur baker, bookworm, and mama of five incredible children. She shares that starting a family has shaped her in many ways, and one of the most significant was the discovery that she has a serious passion for birth. Kara’s own birth experiences were transformative, and she hopes to be a positive influence to women who are embarking on this same incredible journey.

LINKS & SHOWNOTES

“The Wisdom of Physiological Pushing” by Emma Tillman

“The Anterior Cervical Lip: How to Ruin a Perfectly Good Birth” by Rachel Reed via Midwife Thinking blog

How To Keep “The State” Out of Your Vagina via Taking Back Birth

Informative article on cleft lip and palate via Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Cleft Mom Support Group on Facebook

“How To Manage High Lipase Breastmilk” via Birthing Balance blog

Creating the Space: How To Manifest an Undisturbed Third Stage

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

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