Taking Back Birth

How Giving Up Being a “Midwife” Led Me to the True Power of Freebirth

May 27, 2014

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We are mamas and birth workers who decided to do birth differently– and bring others along with us. We are kind, fun to work with, and great at (lovingly) calling people on their bullshit. With 12 children and 20 years of midwifery between us, we’ve learned a thing or two along the way, and Indie Birth is our space to share it all with you.

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In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk about how my decision to give up being a “midwife” led me to an amazing discovery about freebirth.

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  1. Julie Nitz says:

    Great pod cast, Maryn! I absolutely love that you’re out there doing this. Indie Birth is such a blessing to so many and I pray that many many more women will be shown the truth about birth.

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    Julie

  2. Thank you for sharing hour truth Maryn, fascinating listening. I really honour your journey as a midwife through this. My journey as a mother without that perspective, was much simpler. Your experience is invaluable.

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