“You’re All You Need”: Trudy’s Intuitive Births

“You’re All You Need”: Trudy’s Intuitive Births

Author: Indie Birth Association July 1, 2021 Duration: 1:06:58

Trudy is the mother of two sons, who were lovingly and intentionally freebirthed in the comfort of her home, with the support of her husband and doula. Currently living in England, where the National Health Service, commonly known as NHS, is the premiere and routine course for prenatal care, Trudy went against the grain with her second child, taking full responsibility and agency for the health and wellness of her pregnancy.

LINKS & SHOW NOTES
Birth Warrior Podcast submissions link
“The Birth Nerd Series: The Basics of Fundal Measurement” from Taking Back Birth
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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Duration: 48:58
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Duration: 54:40
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Katrina’s Off-Grid Freebirth and the Need For Fostering Community [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:25
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In Her Primal Power – Valerie’s Fourteen Birthing Journeys [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:10
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