Instinctive Birth

Evony Lynch
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Let's talk natural birth. The physiology, the power and the unexpected. I'm Evony Lynch. After more than 20 years in midwifery, I'm sharing what I've learned about the physiology of birth, why having a natural birth can feel so difficult in today's maternity system, and how we've lost sight of what women's bodies need to birth their babies. We'll question the assumptions, push the boundaries, uncover the truth about how birth works, and reclaim the knowledge you need to trust yourself.

  1. Oct 26

    Why I quit midwifery.

    Last year I realised that I had explored as far as I wanted to go in my career as a registered midwife. From birth units to job in the risk management department and ending in private midwifery. From leaving an MSc halfway through to going it alone as a 'birthkeeper', I still believe midwives in the system need to know how to support physiology. But also that another way of birthing is happening outside of the system. Want to explore birth differently? I’m Evony Lynch, a birth educator with over 20 years of midwifery experience. I share straight-talking birth education to help you understand the physiology, question the usual advice and reclaim the knowledge you need to trust yourself. ✨ Work with me: ⁠evonylynch.uk⁠🌺 Join my free online masterclass: ⁠JOIN ME⁠📖 Get your copy of ⁠Tend Your Birth⁠ my guided birth journal Come and join me on Instagram for more birth wisdom, teaching and conversation: @evony.lynch The physiology. The power. The unexpected. #InstinctiveBirth #NaturalBirth #BirthPreparation Read more: https://www.all4maternity.com/optimising-normal-birth-tips-from-a-midwife/

    Why I quit midwifery.

  2. Sep 29

    Claiming your Birth in the NHS

    Birth is being Reclaimed!  Following several local births where a group of women have made conscious choices about their pregnancies and births, we are seeing first-hand the intersection of the medical model and those choosing undisturbed physiological birth. Join me and experienced birthkeeper Julie as we share what we are witnessing and experiencing as birthkeepers down here in West Cornwall; we can build everyone. 🌿 Want to explore birth differently? I’m Evony Lynch, a birth educator with over 20 years of midwifery experience. I share straight-talking birth education to help you understand the physiology, question the usual advice and reclaim the knowledge you need to trust yourself. ✨ Work with me: evonylynch.uk 🌺 Join my free online masterclass: JOIN ME 📖 Get your copy of Tend Your Birth my guided birth journal Come and join me on Instagram for more birth wisdom, teaching and conversation: @evony.lynch The physiology. The power. The unexpected. #InstinctiveBirth #NaturalBirth #BirthPreparation Resources to explore: Supporting Physiological Birth Choices in Midwifery Practice by Claire Feeley Dr Sara Wickham - Freebirth

    Claiming your Birth in the NHS

  3. Sep 29

    Listen to the Whispers of the Universe.

    I talk about my close call of repeating old patterns, how we can tune into our inner voice and follow the fire in your heart.

  4. Sep 29

    Why I don't fit in the medical model

    In this episode I explore the medical model and how understanding my own values helped me understand my struggles within the system. I also talk about although my work is centred on physiological birth, I don't have a dogmatic approach and that being balanced is important to me and my teaching. My ethos is centred on my values of freedom, integrity, humility, and compassion and intelligence. You are free to create your own way - there's no dogma here. To practise with humilty and integrity - always learning To show compassion to others and the journey they are on - no judgement To be balanced - I believe in the power of birth, yet I respect that both pregnancy and birth canbe unpredictable. Sometimes medical support can supplement a holistic approach. What are your values and are you living and working in alignment with them? I'd love to hear your thoughts! Email me or DM me on Instagram! Love Evony x

  5. Sep 29

    Birth Truths.

    Join me as I explain the reason behind 'Birth Truths', my mission and why we all have been corrupted to believe that physiological birth is just game of chance that we all need saving from... The breech research that closed the door on vaginal breech birth... (although some places, 20 years later, are slowly reclaiming the skills) The Term Breech Trial, 2000. Want to explore birth differently? I’m Evony Lynch, a birth educator with over 20 years of midwifery experience. I share straight-talking birth education to help you understand the physiology, question the usual advice and reclaim the knowledge you need to trust yourself. ✨ Work with me: ⁠evonylynch.uk⁠🌺 Join my free online masterclass: ⁠JOIN ME⁠📖 Get your copy of ⁠Tend Your Birth⁠ my guided birth journal Come and join me on Instagram for more birth wisdom, teaching and conversation: @evony.lynch The physiology. The power. The unexpected. #InstinctiveBirth #NaturalBirth #BirthPreparation

    Birth Truths.

  6. Sep 29

    Stop serving the system -with Kemi Johnson Birth Activist.

    Kemi Johnson - outspoken birth activist, former independent midwife turned birthkeeper, speaker and educator - dives into the truth about birth in our society today. With swearing included we explore... Whether the birth trauma report inadvertently produces more fear and like a snake eating its own tail; more medicalisation? Why serving the system is not the answer Why women are choosing to have a wise woman at their birth - not a midwifePlus, listen to us two elder - but hot (Kemi's words!) - experienced birthkeepers tell you how f$cking awesome birth is across the spectrum of 'risk'. Follow her and her work here - from pregnancy Power Hours ("the antidote to the grooming of the medical system") to birthkeeper mentoring: Instagram: @kemibirthjoyjohnson https://www.kemibirthjoyjohnson.com/ Feeling the call to birthwork? Join me on my next intake of the Birthkeeper Programme! https://wayofthebirthkeeper.org/birthkeeper-course/

  7. Sep 29

    Freebirth: Truth, Honesty and Integrity

    Summary In this conversation, Evony discusses the concept of free birth, emphasising the importance of personal choice and the narratives surrounding birth experiences. She critiques the medical model of birth, highlighting the need for support and integrity in the birthing process. Evony advocates for creating safe spaces for discussions about birth, encouraging individuals to trust their intuition and make informed choices about their birthing experiences. Key Takeaways Free birth is defined by personal choice and autonomy.Many people choose free birth to avoid trauma from previous experiences.The medical model often fails to respect physiological birth.Support from midwives and birth keepers is crucial.There is a need for more education on physiological birth.Integrity and transparency are essential in birth support.Respect for diverse birth experiences is necessary.Creating safe spaces for birth discussions fosters growth.Pregnancy and birth should be viewed as beautiful experiences.Access to medical support varies, but is a privilege in the UK. Keywords free birth, birth choices, medical model, birth support, physiological birth, birth narratives, home birth, birth trauma, birth integrity, birth community

  8. Sep 13

    40+ Weeks and Beyond

    As I currently wait for a baby let's just explore a little around this and what clients might need past 40 weeks of pregnancy - and I'm not talking books and podcasts. This is just the beginning of the conversation. If this episode stirred something in you, don't stop here. 🌿 Want to explore birth differently? I’m Evony Lynch, a birth educator with over 20 years of midwifery experience. I share straight-talking birth education to help you understand the physiology, question the usual advice and reclaim the knowledge you need to trust yourself. ✨ Work with me: ⁠evonylynch.uk⁠🌺 Join my free online masterclass: ⁠JOIN ME⁠📖 Get your copy of ⁠Tend Your Birth⁠ my guided birth journal Come and join me on Instagram for more birth wisdom, teaching and conversation: @evony.lynch The physiology. The power. The unexpected. #InstinctiveBirth #NaturalBirth #BirthPreparation

    40+ Weeks and Beyond
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Let's talk natural birth. The physiology, the power and the unexpected. I'm Evony Lynch. After more than 20 years in midwifery, I'm sharing what I've learned about the physiology of birth, why having a natural birth can feel so difficult in today's maternity system, and how we've lost sight of what women's bodies need to birth their babies. We'll question the assumptions, push the boundaries, uncover the truth about how birth works, and reclaim the knowledge you need to trust yourself.

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  • Creator
    Evony Lynch
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Evony Lynch
  • Show Website
    Instinctive Birth