In this episode of My Mama Summer, join me as I explore the medicalised and ritualised birth machine and discuss why modern medicine must adopt a more holistic, mindful, and instinctive approach. Drawing from personal reflections and the experiences of countless women with negative encounters, I examine how the medical system often turns birth into a mechanised process, stripping away the instincts and wisdom inherent in every mother.
I’ll share my insights on navigating the complexities of birth within a hospital setting, the lessons we can learn, and the powerful shift towards reclaiming a more natural and empowering birth experience. We'll discuss the importance of trusting our bodies, the impact of interventions, and why the rise of birth keepers, free births, home births, and doula support represents a step towards honouring the true essence of childbirth.
In this episode, I also share a fictional story based on the modern, medicalised birth template, outlining the effects on mother, father, and baby. Join in the conversation and share with me how we can move from being seen as mere machines in the birth process to becoming mindful mothers who embrace and trust their inherent strength. If you’ve ever questioned the norms of modern birth practices or are looking for inspiration on how to reclaim your own birth experience, this episode is for you.
Grab a cuppa, pop in your headphones, and let’s journey together towards a more empowered and authentic birth experience.
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Aimee Q Devlin is an Australian writer, online business owner, and mother currently living in Mexico, committed to personal growth and evolution, and uncovering how slow motherhood looks in a fast-paced world.
Aimee is the co-founder of the Online Freedom Hackers community where she and her husband Brendan Murphy (https://truthiverse.com) mentor unconventional parents to build freedom-based businesses that buy back their fun, family, and freedom in 5-10 hours a week. Get started here: https://links.onlinefreedomhackers.com/mymamasummer
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