“Do I Have To Do It This Way?”: Skye’s Freebirth to River Kawai, Making Yourself Unavailable For Unsolicited Advice While Pregnant, and The Importance of Sister Support During The Maiden To Mother Rite of Passage

Skye is a somewhat transient hippie but mostly just, in her own words, an “ordinary woman,” who hopes her birth story will inspire others to trust their intuition surrounding their births, even (or perhaps, especially) when it may not be what they had originally planned for. She shares the message that unassisted birth is possible, natural, and magical, and that women are not only capable but truly deserve to feel empowered by their own birth experiences.

LINKS & SHOW NOTES

The Rebozo: Cultural Backgrounds

How to DIY a Birth Rope for OMP Pelvic Mobility Protocols to practice during Pregnancy and to utilise during Labor and Birth

“Setting Healthy Boundaries While Pregnant” by Carley Schweet

Zuri Snow’s Instagram account @mamabearth

Zuri Snow is a traditional midwifery student and holistic childbirth doula and educator that serves the Atlanta area and is Skye’s close friend, who is mentioned a few times in the podcast. Zuri is also a future guest of “Birth Warrior Podcast.” Episode coming soon!

13 Moons: Epic Eduation for the Birthing Year

Birth Warrior Project: 120 Day Doula Training and Transformation

Indie Birth Midwifery School