Women on Fire Daniela & Jaymie
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Shining light on the darkness, uncomfortable, taboo, controversial and unconventional. All about birth, pregnancy, motherhood, womb health, autonomy, free thinking, and self authority.
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Rava Ray: Bringing birth back to ancestral land
Today we get to hear the birth stories of a woman who dared to dream. Rava Ray desired to birth on the island of her people but was met with a lot of road blocks along the way. Her journey to the birth she wanted required a lot of perseverance, patience and creativity. It also opened up her eyes to the realities of the birth climate around the world where options are limited, conventional medicine prevails and traditional practices are systemically erased. In a world where women centered birthing is an endangered practice, we hope this inspires you to dream big. May this be a reminder that we have the power to shift the tides in maternity care worldwide.
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Interview with Kemi Johnson
Today we have special guest Kemi Johnson. A UK based birth keeper and former NHS midwife with a strong, proud & courageous heart dedicated to making birth better for all! She helps us understand how midwifery care is set up in the UK and the challenges it's currently facing. We explore her perspectives on what's working, what's not, and what's needed moving forward in birth culture.
Follow her on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kemibirthjoyjohnson/
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“Why do mothers have to fight so hard for what feels so right?”
The Pacific Mother Film is a magnificent birth documentary released in 2023. It follows the birthing experiences of mothers in Japan, Hawai'i, Tahiti, the Cook Islands and Aotearoa. It was largely inspired by the question "“Why do mothers have to fight so hard for what feels so right?” by Sachiko Fukumoto. You can read more about the film on their website: https://www.pacificmotherfilm.com and their instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3Je7oRvAsR/?img_index=1
We also reviewed a significant development in our Hawai'i birth politics landscape. The Hawai'i attorney general has answered questions and clarified issues regarding midwifery regulations. Spoiler alert- this means major implications for non immediate family, friends and unlicensed providers (grandmas, doulas, birth attendants) giving any childbearing advice. The full letter can be read here: https://ugc.production.linktr.ee/30be8bf3-e954-46dd-aff7-91409e947536_AG-Letter-.pdf -
Back to the Womb: Reclaiming Birth Sovereignty with author Alexandra Kisitu
We have the honor to welcome back Alexandra Kisitu to share about her new book Back to the Womb: Reclaiming Birth Sovereignty Back to the Womb traces the complexities of birth in America as well as the voices of home-birth moms in Hawai'i. This book uncovers the struggle for sovereignty, the issues with medicalized birth and the sacredness of home birth. It is a book about reclaiming our birthright, honoring our humanity, cultivating our divine feminine energy, trusting in ourselves, relying on our ancestral strength and returning back to the womb. You can purchase the book and learn more about her on her website: https://alexandrakisitu.com/meet-the-author
You can also purchase her book via amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Back-Womb-Reclaiming-Birth-Sovereignty/dp/1962834042/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?crid=33K4FNZ3K7V75&keywords=alex+kisitu+birth+reclaiming&qid=1705955590&sprefix=alex+kisitu+birth+reclaimin%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-1-fkmr0 -
Jess and Brad on birthing on baby #3
We have repeat guests today, Jess and Brad Adair. They've joined us before to share about their journey through parenthood with baby number 1 and 2
(Listen to that episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jess-brad-on-hospital-care-midwifery-free-birthing/id1522143371?i=1000604887020 ).
Now they are back to share about their freebirth with baby number 3. And here is the link to their new product they mention at the end of the episode. A product to help parents live a tidier life: https://www.instagram.com/teensytidyliving/ -
Prolonged labor - When labor goes on for days
Today we explore long labors. What are some contributing factors ? How can we work through them ? Are they safe ?
Customer Reviews
Beautiful women!
Thank you for having these conversations! The more we speak and normalize everything birth related the greater chance of women taking birth back. I love these, THANK YOU!