Ep 79 – Home-birthing for the empowered mother with Ashley Winning

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Ashley is a Homebirth Mindset Coach & Guide, Podcaster, Speaker, and she birthed her third baby at home unassisted after two surgical births. She works intimately with pregnant women who plan to homebirth/freebirth by working through fear and mindset challenges, while providing emotional support so that they feel heard, seen & validated while taking the steps to intuitively birth their baby their way.

In this episode, Ashley shares her journey from a negative hospital birth experience to becoming an advocate for home birth. She discusses the lack of control and information she experienced in the hospital system and the impact it had on her physical and emotional well-being. Ashley emphasises the importance of informed choices and the need for women to have access to accurate information and support. She also highlights the shift in birth culture and the role of insurance companies in influencing medical decisions. Ashley concludes by sharing her positive experience with home birth and the empowerment it brought her. In this conversation, Ashley shares her experience of free birthing after two previous caesarean sections. She discusses the preparation for birth, the process of labour, and the challenges she faced during pushing and delivery. Ashley also highlights the healing and empowerment she felt through her free birthing experience and the importance of questioning the medical system. She emphasizes the need for women to find their voice and build a supportive dream team. Ashley also offers her role in providing emotional support and guidance to women on their birthing journey. Ultimately, she believes that the meaning of life lies in procreation and personal growth.

Key Takeaways

· Hospital birth experiences can often be negative and disempowering, with women feeling a lack of control and information

· Informed choices and access to accurate information are crucial for women to make decisions that align with their values and preferences

· The birth culture is shifting, with more women exploring alternatives to hospital birth, such as home birth and birth centres

· Insurance companies can play a significant role in medical decisions, often prioritizing risk management over individualised care

· Plus so much more

You Can connect with Ashley via her website: www.ashleywinning.com or viaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleylwinning/ and her podcast: The VBAC Homebirth Stories Podcast.

To know more about the work that Jen does, head to the website: www.jenhamilton.coach
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