19. "You'll never conceive naturally or birth vaginally". Amber’s Freebirth (FBAM) story.
Normal Boring Freebirth for Normal Boring PeopleShow Notes
In this episode, we hear from Amber in California, as she shares her FBAM story.
Before pregnancy, Amber had fibroid removal surgery (myomectomy). Since this is a vaginal birth after uterine surgery, it comes in the same 'category' as a VBAC.
Amber was told she couldn't conceive children naturally, and then when she did and was told she'd have to give birth by caesarean, Amber has been on a journey of deep healing and to question everything.
Amber explores how fear and self-sabotage can show up in birth, the power and importance of a solid birth team, and her process around walking away from medical care and a scheduled C-section.
Following an amazing freebirth, Amber has moved in to birth work compiling resources for anyone in a similar situation, and to support women to come back to themselves; something that has formed a huge part of her own healing.
@amber.mcconnon
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