@nurse_sydney: Replying to @take.a_dirt.nap What is a “Free Birth”? A free birth is when someone chooses to give birth at home without any medical professionals present. No midwife, no nurse, no physician — just the birthing parent and their support people. As a Labour & Delivery nurse, I completely respect people’s autonomy and their right to choose the birth experience that feels right for them. But personally, I wouldn’t choose a free birth. Birth can be beautiful, calm, and empowering — but it can also change in seconds. I’ve seen emergencies where quick medical intervention made all the difference for mom and baby. Even low-risk pregnancies can become high-risk unexpectedly. For anyone considering free birth, I always encourage having a trained midwife or medical provider present. You deserve a safe, supported birth with someone who can step in if things shift. #birth #freebirth #homebirth #labranddeliverynurse #midwife
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Tuesday 11 November 2025 21:18:35 GMT
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Margita Wipunkt :
„A privilege to be able to afford medical care.“ - 😭 Thank god I live in Europe 😕
2025-12-15 07:03:02
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Katieeeee :
I’ve had 4 children and if it weren’t for being in the hospital I wouldn’t have made it and my first wouldn’t have either…
2025-12-19 01:43:43
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🐱chup :
Cost is a really sad/messed up reason to choose freebirth.
2025-12-21 13:23:21
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MP :
Thank you for helping me learn something new 🫶 Off topic, you and you hair are gorgeous! 🤩
2025-12-13 17:39:42
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Beekee Lau Hayslette :
In this day and age why NOT use whats available to us. More power to those who want home birth and natural birth, but I don’t know about free birth.
2025-12-19 01:58:48
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Karen Portillo :
I'm new to Canada, and I'm planning a pregnancy. Who would be better to see — a midwife, a family doctor, or an obstetrician?
2025-11-11 21:55:17
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Kwanzi Decor :
We are getting away from the stone age mentality and the western world is spearheading going back, smh
2025-12-14 19:54:08
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jennayyamber :
Any tips for a momma trying to have a vba2c?
2025-11-23 21:57:01
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watermelonhoney :
i had an unmedicated and was doing a great job pushing in a squat position until we experienced shoulder dystocia. they gave me a quick warning before several people flipped me onto the bed. they were having me push while reaching in and pulling her out. there was at least a dozen medical professionals in our room just for us to be ok. you cannot plan for shoulder dystocia or any other delivery issues. i’m forever grateful to those medical professionals who were just doing their (lifesaving) job.
2025-12-21 09:18:19
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Kathy Juárez :
You are so beautiful 😍
2025-12-14 06:10:46
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🕯️🪷Luna CC🪷🕯️ :
I’ve seen ppl have free births w/ midwives tho. Is that just a home birth then???
2026-01-21 00:28:56
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Wendy :
My second had EA-TEF. I’m sure he'd have been okay during a transfer but I wouldn't have been there admitted with him.
2025-11-17 06:32:39
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momma_mariah777 :
I’ve had 2 pph one required a Jada I would also never have a free birth medical staff saved my life twice!
2025-11-16 04:43:03
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elenaferraro28 :
God forbid if something would go wrong! It’s a beautiful and natural experience, but you just never know.
2026-03-06 01:11:21
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imajewel1966 :
I had a high risk pregnancy
2025-12-13 04:35:39
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Delyth🏴🇬🇧 :
I’m so glad you mentioned risk vs benefit it’s something that all too often - not only in free birth but lots of other things- is not fully considered
2025-12-22 09:35:28
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gizz :
if I get pregnant again I would never do a free birth my last two pregnancies I dilated very fast I didn't start feeling any contractions until 8cm and to top it both time they had to burst the placenta for the baby to come down
2025-12-13 13:41:57
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Khadee :
you're so pretty 💙
2025-12-15 22:08:46
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user726428654798 :
I @
2025-12-13 12:19:59
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C :
too scared of complications
2026-07-23 05:17:03
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NEnad :
tnx
2025-12-15 18:39:44
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Maddy :
I had a perfectly healthy pregnancy and delivery. My child ended up pooping her meconium and wasn’t crying after being delivered. One push of a button and a bunch of nurses rushed into the room and helped her. I told myself after my first delivery I’d have my other children at home, now I will only have them in the hospital.
2026-01-05 21:03:19
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Abby :
My sister in law had a “wild pregnancy”. ZERO medical interaction. No anatomy scan. Nothing. Insaneeeeee
2025-12-19 04:40:46
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Allysha xx :
I'm from UK and had never heard of free birth.... but after listening to you, I have had 2 (unintentially) labours happened too fast and I delivered at home then went to hospital. This was baby 3 and 4 , however nicer and calmer with no intervention I could never of done 1 and 2 this way. Baby 1 turned and I required forceceps ... baby 2 my baby was pushing down that I couldn't stop but I was only 7cm so required to be cut in order to get him out. xx
2025-12-13 09:32:17
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Flow✨Birth Knowledge & Healing :
I had a unassisted homebirth and it went amazing, but I think women should definitely know what they’re getting into before considering it
2026-03-31 18:16:34
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