Birthright: Physiological Birth Stories

Taylor Gipson | Freebirth + Homebirth Stories | Doula
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Birthright is a collection of real stories from women who experienced the power, unpredictability, strength, and beauty of physiological birth. Each episode shares a mother’s unique journey through pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. These are the stories of women trusting their bodies, following their instincts, navigating challenges, and discovering just how powerful birth can be. Birthright gives women the opportunity to listen, learn, and understand the many possibilities of their own birth journey. These stories are not meant to tell you how your birth should happen. They are here to help you hear what birth can look like, to learn from other women’s experiences, feel less alone in the unknown, and enter your own birth with a deeper understanding of the beautiful, powerful, and unpredictable ways birth can unfold. Our website: www.thevillagebirthco.com Instagram: @thevillagebirthco https://www.instagram.com/thevillagebirthco/ Be Her Village: https://behervillage.com/partners/thevillagebirthco

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Koquis's Story | 43hr Freebirth in France to Viral 11lb 8oz Freebirthed Baby Boy!

    Koquis Moore | Personal Brand: Email: info@koquis.com (For media inquiries, podcast interviews, speaking engagements, and collaborations.) Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Youtube Empowerment Through Dance: Email: empowermentthroughdance@gmail.com Instagram: Empowerment Through Dance - Adult Women Instagram: Empowerment Through Dance Kids - Youth Girl Programs Tiktok Koquis's Doula: Nicola Thompson Koquis's Midwife: Tribe Midwifery (Debbie Allen) The Docu-series mentioned: Website | Personal IG | Docu-series IG The Village Birth Co Our website: www.thevillagebirthco.com Instagram: @thevillagebirthco | Facebook Restorative Roots: “BIRTHRIGHT” for $10 off your first order (gift cards excluded) We Heart Nurtition: 20% off prenatal + postpartum supplements! Be Her Village Want to be a guest on our show? Submit your form here Chapters 00:00 From Business to Birth: Koquis's Journey10:50 The Decision for Free Births22:17 Cultural Perspectives on Childbirth24:14 The Journey to Free Birth25:33 Support and Education from the Doula28:38 Navigating Labor and Contractions30:31 The Birth Experience Unfolds34:29 Mental Preparation and Focus39:42 The Role of the Doula During Labor43:41 The Arrival of the Baby48:53 Post-Birth Challenges and Experiences52:05 Navigating Medical Authority54:59 The Importance of Trust and Support57:40 Coping with Postpartum Challenges01:00:28 Deciding on a Birth Plan01:02:10 Embracing Free Birth01:09:06 Finding the Right Support01:11:27 Preparing for the Birth Experience01:21:14 The Intensity of Labor01:25:30 Unexpected Birth Experience01:29:26 Mindset and Support in Birth01:34:04 Navigating Motherhood and Identity01:36:44 Sharing the Birth Story01:39:11 Advice for Expecting Mothers01:45:11 Building a Supportive Community

  2. Oct 29

    Diandra's Story | 4 Freebirths Full of Faith and Wisdom | Giving Birth at 43 weeks + 36 weeks!

    Diandra Lothman: Instagram  Spiritual Midwifery | The book Diandra mentions THE VILLAGE BIRTH CO: Our website: www.thevillagebirthco.com Instagram: @thevillagebirthco | Facebook Restorative Roots: “BIRTHRIGHT” for $10 off your first order (gift cards excluded) We Heart Nurtition: 20% off prenatal + postpartum supplements! Be Her Village Want to be a guest on our show? Submit your form here Diandra Lothman shares her transformative journey through free births, detailing her experiences and the profound changes in her perspective on motherhood and life. The conversation explores her unique birth stories, the support from her family, and the spiritual aspects of her birthing experiences. The conversation explores the experiences and perspectives of Diandra Lothman and Taylor Gipson regarding home births, faith, and the support of partners during pregnancy and postpartum. They emphasize the importance of trusting in God, overcoming fear, and the role of husbands in creating a supportive environment for childbirth and parenting. Takeaways Transformative nature of free birthsImportance of family support in birthing Trust in God during birthHusbands play crucial support role Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Free Birth01:00 Experiencing Birth: A Personal Transformation02:33 Navigating Choices: Midwives vs. Hospital Births04:51 The First Free Birth Experience09:00 Subsequent Births: Similarities and Differences23:54 Family Involvement in Births28:52 Encouraging Future Generations30:07 Empowering Birth Stories32:19 Faith and Fear in Childbirth34:03 The Role of Prayer and Trust39:09 Navigating Motherhood with Faith44:12 Supportive Partnerships in Parenting50:36 Advice for Expecting Mothers52:14 Community Support and Business Growth

  3. Oct 22

    16hr freebirth in an Airbnb | discovering freebirth in the 3rd trimester

    THE VILLAGE BIRTH CO: Our website: www.thevillagebirthco.com Instagram: @thevillagebirthco | Facebook Restorative Roots: “BIRTHRIGHT” for $10 off your first order (gift cards excluded) We Heart Nurtition: 20% off prenatal + postpartum supplements! Be Her Village Want to be a guest on our show? Submit your form here In this episode of the Birthright Podcast, host Taylor Gipson shares her fourth and final birth story (for now), detailing her experiences with pregnancy and midwifery in Finland and Israel. The conversation explores the challenges she faced in finding supportive midwives and her eventual decision to pursue a free birth. In this conversation, Taylor shares her personal journey through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery, emphasizing the importance of trust in the process and thorough preparation for postpartum care. She reflects on her experiences with free birth, the challenges faced, and the joy of welcoming her fourth child. Takeaways Home birth experiencesChallenges in finding midwives Trust and surrender in birthImportance of postpartum preparation Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Birth Stories01:05 Pregnancy Journey in Finland04:41 Searching for Midwives in Finland10:42 Transition to Israel and New Challenges12:08 Finding a Midwife in Israel15:30 Struggles with Midwife Communication19:02 Considering Free Birth Options23:16 Decision to Free Birth24:43 Trusting the Birth Process30:42 Preparing for Postpartum Recovery43:44 The Birth Experience50:12 Reflections on Free Birth

  4. Oct 15

    6hr fast and furious homebirth in Israel at 41 weeks + 2 days

    THE VILLAGE BIRTH CO: Our website: www.thevillagebirthco.com Instagram: @thevillagebirthco | Facebook Restorative Roots: “BIRTHRIGHT” for $10 off your first order (gift cards excluded) Be Her Village Want to be a guest on our show? Submit your form here In this episode of the Birthright Podcast, host Taylor Gipson shares her personal journey through her third birth experience, highlighting the connection between her faith and childbirth. She discusses the challenges of finding midwives in Israel, the prenatal care process, and the intense labor leading to the birth of her daughter, emphasizing the importance of support and faith throughout the experience. Takeaways Faith and childbirth connectionImportance of midwifery support Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Birthright Podcast00:49 Journey to Pregnancy and Faith07:32 Finding Midwives in Israel12:58 Prenatal Care and Legal Requirements15:47 Ultrasound and Birth Expectations23:12 Labor Begins: Contractions and Challenges28:18 Fast and Furious Birth Experience36:41 The Birth of a Daughter44:01 Reflections on the Birth Experience45:37 Invitation for Guest Stories

  5. Oct 1

    Lauren's Story | 3 Freebirths: What She’s Learned Along the Way | Sharing Her Story Online

    Lauren Wynn: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook Happy Vibes Clothing THE VILLAGE BIRTH CO: Our website: www.thevillagebirthco.com Instagram: @thevillagebirthco | Facebook Restorative Roots: “BIRTHRIGHT” for $10 off your first order (gift cards excluded) We Heart Nurtition: 20% off prenatal + postpartum supplements! Be Her Village Want to be a guest on our show? Submit your form here

  6. Sep 17

    13hr water birth after moving countries 1 week before due date! 2nd birth story

    Taylor shares her second birth story, which took place in Turkey during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses her pregnancy, challenges, decision to have a home birth, and the positive impact of her midwife. The birth was a transformative experience for her, leading to a desire to share more physiological birth stories on her podcast. Takeaways Home birth experience during a pandemicThe impact of a supportive midwifeOvercoming fear and making informed birth choices Our website: www.thevillagebirthco.com Instagram: @thevillagebirthco https://www.instagram.com/thevillagebirthco/ Be Her Village: https://behervillage.com/partners/thevillagebirthco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588781381080 Want to be a guest on our show? Submit your form here: https://thevillagebirthco.com/the-birthright-podcast/ Restorative Roots: “BIRTHRIGHT” for $10 off your first order (gift cards excluded) https://restorativeroots.com?sca_ref=12041283.ucF94Nx0zw&utm_source=website&utm_medium=store&utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_term=Taylor-Gipson

  7. Sep 10

    53hr labor in Finland to my first born son! Receiving prenatal care in 2 different countries

    Before I became a mother, I had no idea how much birth would change me—or how much this first experience would shape the way I would eventually see birth. In this episode, I take you back to who I was before motherhood and then into the story of my first birth: 53 hours of labor in Finland. Living abroad meant navigating pregnancy and birth in a culture that was not my own. Sharing my experience on what it was like to receive maternity care in two very different countries. From receiving care in Turkey, and what it felt like. To giving birth in a Finnish hospital where communication was sometimes difficult because the staff did not speak much English. This was my first birth, my first experience navigating the hospital system, and the beginning of a much bigger journey with birth. Come hear the story of how it all began. Our website: www.thevillagebirthco.com Instagram: @thevillagebirthco https://www.instagram.com/thevillagebirthco/ Be Her Village: https://behervillage.com/partners/thevillagebirthco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588781381080 Want to be a guest on our show? Submit your form here: https://thevillagebirthco.com/the-birthright-podcast/ Sources mentioned in this episode: Restorative Roots: “BIRTHRIGHT” for $10 off your first order (gift cards excluded) https://restorativeroots.com?sca_ref=12041283.ucF94Nx0zw&utm_source=website&utm_medium=store&utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_term=Taylor-Gipson

  8. Sep 4

    Laying the Foundation

    Before we begin sharing the stories of physiological birth, I wanted to lay the foundation for Birthright,where this podcast came from, what I believe about birth, and why I felt called to this work. In this first episode, I share how my faith led me toward birthwork and the deeper meaning I’ve found in supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. We talk about what it truly means to have a village, why community and support matter so much, and what I mean when I use the term physiological birth. I also share the story behind the name Birthright and why I believe every woman deserves the opportunity to approach birth feeling informed, supported, respected, and connected to her own experience. This episode is the beginning of our foundation. Before we hear the stories of other women, I want you to understand the heart behind this podcast and why these stories deserve to be heard. Welcome to Birthright. Our website: www.thevillagebirthco.com Instagram: @thevillagebirthco https://www.instagram.com/thevillagebirthco/ Be Her Village: https://behervillage.com/partners/thevillagebirthco Want to be a guest on our show? Submit your form here: https://thevillagebirthco.com/the-birthright-podcast/

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About

Birthright is a collection of real stories from women who experienced the power, unpredictability, strength, and beauty of physiological birth. Each episode shares a mother’s unique journey through pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. These are the stories of women trusting their bodies, following their instincts, navigating challenges, and discovering just how powerful birth can be. Birthright gives women the opportunity to listen, learn, and understand the many possibilities of their own birth journey. These stories are not meant to tell you how your birth should happen. They are here to help you hear what birth can look like, to learn from other women’s experiences, feel less alone in the unknown, and enter your own birth with a deeper understanding of the beautiful, powerful, and unpredictable ways birth can unfold. Our website: www.thevillagebirthco.com Instagram: @thevillagebirthco https://www.instagram.com/thevillagebirthco/ Be Her Village: https://behervillage.com/partners/thevillagebirthco

Information

  • Creator
    Taylor Gipson | Freebirth + Homebirth Stories | Doula
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Taylor Gipson | Freebirth + Homebirth Stories | Doula
  • Show Website
    Birthright: Physiological Birth Stories

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