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Reclaiming Birth

Hosted by Evony Lynch, former homebirth midwife turned doula and founder of the Holistic Doula School. Listen as I and my guests explore the Wise Woman Approach to birth, the art of physiological birth, and what it really means to reclaim birth in modern times. When the chance of a natural birth is now less than 50%, it"s time to make sure we keep the truth about birth alive. Join the quiet revolution - one living room, one birth pool, one conversation at a time.

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00:06:26

Supporting 40+ Weeks Pregnancy

Reclaiming Birth ·

2025/10/12

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.Thinking of becoming a holistic doula?Download my free guide Becoming the Wise Woman DoulaFour juicy lessons on what actually matters when stepping into birth work.

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00:13:59

Freebirth: Truth, Honesty and Integrity

Reclaiming Birth ·

2025/04/07

SummaryIn 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 TakeawaysFree birth is defined by

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00:12:35

Crossing the Threshold: My First Birth as an...

Reclaiming Birth ·

2025/04/06

In this episode, I share my transformative journey into witnessing undisturbed birth as I tell the story of my experience attending my first homebirth in Spain. I discuss the challenge of the medical system there, how Michel Odent won my heart and why being in another room is a great place for midwives AND doulas to be!Interested in becoming a birthkeeper or doula? Check out my low cost ⁠Sacred Foundations Online Introductory Course⁠Get my⁠ free guide to becoming a birthkeeper: ⁠Find me at ⁠Sacred

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00:42:28

Stop serving the system -with Kemi Johnson Birth...

Reclaiming Birth ·

2024/05/18

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 midwife Plus, listen to us two elder - but hot (Kemi's

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00:50:30

Fighting for Birth Rights with Doula Sam Gadsen

Reclaiming Birth ·

2024/05/12

In this compelling episode of Birth Truths, we dive deep into the world of birth advocacy with the remarkable Sam Gadsen, an experienced doula and passionate birth activist based in the UK. Sam's advocacy work is nothing short of inspiring – from leading a thriving UK homebirth Facebook group with over 15k members to launching the Birth Activist Podcast, she's dedicated to fighting for the rights of families to birth at home without coercion or interference. But Sam's activism goes

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00:26:32

Birth Truths.

Reclaiming Birth ·

2024/05/05

I'm back with a new name, a new look, and fired up to tell the truth about birth. 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. Follow me on Instagram: @evony.lynch About

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00:18:10

Listen to the Whispers of the Universe.

Reclaiming Birth ·

2024/03/03

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.

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00:24:58

Stop Obsessing over Dilatation and Stages of Labour!

Reclaiming Birth ·

2023/06/02

The Cervix isn't Everything in Labour!Isn't it time we debunked the 'stages of labour'? The belief that we can define where someone is in labour and how long it is, how safe it is, depending on the state of the cervix?! The medical model relies heavily on the cervix as a way to monitor and manage labour, yet it is only one TINY piece of the puzzle! In this episode I talk about... those 'stages' of labour and why the medical model loves them one of the reasons behind

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01:15:09

Unpredictable Birth - Postpartum haemorrhage and...

Reclaiming Birth ·

2023/05/25

I talk to Megan, from the US who following the amazing physiological birth of her first baby at home with a birthkeeper, she began haemorrhaging and was transferred to hospital where they discovered an adherent placenta and then received a blood transfusion. She has an incredibly positive approach to an experience which she knew was life threatening. She said she will still be birthing her next baby at home. Sadly since then she has felt alienated and not able to talk about her experience. In this

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00:23:39

Why I don't fit in the medical model

Reclaiming Birth ·

2023/04/09

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

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00:10:34

Exploring Our Stories

Reclaiming Birth ·

2023/04/02

This week has seen such beautiful sharing and support occurring within our birthkeeper course Whatsapp group. We have been working on 'Exploring our Stories' module, looking at the ways we have been indoctrinated around pregnancy and birth, the shame we have felt, and then the ways our own experiences of conception, pregnancy, birth and loss have shaped us. Own Your Stories! Everything has a way of teaching us something, but sometimes we need to have that group space to make the connection, to see

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00:57:08

Sheena Byrom - Why Birth Matters

Reclaiming Birth ·

2023/03/17

Sheena Byrom walks her talk when it comes to birth. She is not afraid to stand up for normal physiological birth in an age where the right to birth this way is being eroded. vilified and denigrated. She has been an important role model to me through some tough times in my career, taking time to respond to students and midwives and still fights tirelessly for midwifery and birth at age 67. Most people are birthing within our maternity system but what if no one is teaching and supporting the

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00:36:22

Making Radical Birth Choices in the Medical System

Reclaiming Birth ·

2023/03/04

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 the those choosing undisturbed physiological birth. Making choices that do not align with guidelines and expectations around 'safe' birth may create anxiety and potential friction. But does it really need to be this way? Join me and experienced birthkeeper Julie as we share what we are

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00:32:55

Can you change the system from within?

Reclaiming Birth ·

2023/02/11

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. 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 and my personal journey shouldn't compromise that. Listen to learn more... I run physiological birth workshops for student midwives, doulas and qualified midwives

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00:33:51

Blood, haemorrhage and fear.

Reclaiming Birth ·

2023/02/08

A midwife who hates the sight of blood?! In this episode I reflect on my own journey with blood and placentas from a place of trust, into fear and then home again. I give you an insight into how our experiences shape us and the importance of honest, regular reflection to ensure we are recognising any fears or issues that may impact on our work as midwives, birthkeepers and doulas. I regularly run placenta birth workshops online which can be found via my website or Instagram. You can find me

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01:21:10

Navigating Freebirth

Reclaiming Birth ·

2023/01/28

Freebirth! Loved diving into freebirth with Leonie. She has freebirthed all three of her babies - all in different circumstances and with different experiences. From the first one where she slowly declined midwifery antenatal care and had an amazing birth under the stars in her bell tent; to a brief referral to social services. She now supports other choosing to freebirth, to understand their rights, practicalities and how to navigate the health and social services. Whether you're a midwife,

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00:18:07

Keeping Birth Truths Alive!

Reclaiming Birth ·

2023/01/22

The medicalisation of birth is not new. 20 years in midwifery and birth truths are slipping away. It's time we reclaim them. Subscribe to the newsletter for your free birthkeeper guide and our regular newsletter with birthy insights, tips and inspiring stories. https://www.subscribepage.com/birthkeeperguide Join me and Joy Horner, fellow deregistered midwife and birthkeeper in our free online community below. the-wise-woman-collective.mn.co/

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00:51:01

Student midwife to birthkeeper - part 1

Reclaiming Birth ·

2021/12/19

Cat Price, student midwife turned birthkeeper following her own freebirth. We talk about the lack of evidence behind vaginal examinations, the truth about being a student midwife whilst observing the trauma being created within the maternity system, and her decision to walk away. If you are being called to midwifery yet your soul is questioning whether that is the right path for you, this will be great listen. Find her on instagram - catherine.n.price - birthkeeper, circles, rituals. rites and

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00:29:47

Working in the System

Reclaiming Birth ·

2021/11/07

A few thoughts from me about how I have made peace with working inside the system. I've danced in and out of NHS midwifery and it has been very challenging at times. For me, understanding and coming to terms with why the system works the way it does has enabled me to stay in it this time for longer, along with working for a pretty progressive NHS Trust. I will always be a bit more radical than most midwives in the way I think about birth but sometimes we have to be realistic; finances and

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00:45:39

Midwife to Birthkeeper - Joy Horner

Reclaiming Birth ·

2021/10/24

Evony talks to Joy Horner - former registered midwife, now birthkeeper, doulas and pregnancy and postnatal specialist. As the lack of insurance removes choice for independent midwives to practice, along with the ever medicalised model of birth, some midwives are choosing to come off the register and practice in a different way. Joy talks aboout her journey into midwifery, her experience around loss and the decision to step off the register this year. Joy's website: https://birthjoy.co.uk/ Jane

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