EP9. 1st Time Mama & RBK Freebirths: Savannahs 3x Nuchal Cord Experience!

In this week's episode of Hear Me Roar, first-time mother and radical birth keeper, Savannah Johnson, from Corbett, Oregon, shares her transformative journey into radical birth keeping and her experience with a sovereign pregnancy and birth. Savannah discusses her childhood influences, her skepticism towards traditional medical systems, and the profound changes in her perspective after diving into the world of free birth. 

We get a detailed recount of her pregnancy, labor, and the birth of her son, Milo, highlighting the significance of having supportive and understanding community. Savannah also talks about her future plans to continue serving women as a birth keeper, focusing on prenatal and postpartum support, and offers insights into how this experience has empowered and changed her.

00:00 Introduction to Savannah's Journey

01:28 Savannah's Medical Background and Skepticism

04:17 Transition to Holistic Health and Birth Keeping

06:04 Savannah's Radical Birth Keeping Training

08:49 Personal Experiences with Birth Control

17:51 Choosing Free Birth Over Sovereign Birth

24:52 Navigating a Wild Pregnancy

47:48 Thanksgiving Frustrations and Rest

52:55 Signs of Labor Begin

54:24 Early Labor at Home

57:19 Intense Waves and Focus

01:11:54 Transition and Water Breaking

01:16:58 Pushing and Birth

01:23:46 Feeling the Stretch: The Baby's Position

01:26:01 The Head Emerges: A Sweet Moment

01:28:10 The Cord Around the Neck: No Fear, Just Instinct

01:29:18 First Moments: Recording and Realizing

01:30:32 Post-Birth Reflections: Powerful and Beautiful

01:32:01 Immediate Postpartum: Care and Support

01:38:44 Settling In: The First Night and Beyond

01:42:48 The Power of Postpartum Support

01:45:50 Transforming as a Birth Worker

01:48:31 Offering Support: Prenatal and Postpartum Services

01:59:14 Contact Information and Final Thoughts

CONNECT WITH SARAH.

• Website: mysacredbirthrite.com
• Instagram: @sarahhawley__
• Resources: https://www.mysacredbirthrite.com/resources
• Work Together: Wild & Free Coaching Container
• Birth Trauma Integration Session: Book Session

CONNECT WITH BRITTANY.

• Website
• Instagram: @walking_with_women
• Ebook: Questions to ask your Birth Attendant

CONNECT WITH SAVANNAH.

• Instagram: @savannahvjohnson 

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DISCLAIMER.

The content of this podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Listeners are encouraged to take full responsibility for their own bodies and decisions and to consult with qualified professionals as needed.