EP18. A Freebirth Journey & Generational Healing with Piper Muncy

In this episode of Hear Me Roar, Piper Muncy, a birth photographer and doula, shares her transformative experiences with birth. Piper delves into her journey of attending births since August 2024 and details her own free birth of her first son in May 2023. She candidly speaks about her upbringing in West Virginia, her holistic journey with her family, and how witnessing her mother endure a traumatic hospital birth influenced her decision to pursue home birthing methods.  Piper provides an intimate recount of her lengthy labor, her challenges with delivering the placenta, and the unwavering faith in God that guided her through. The conversation also touches on the power of community among women and the significant role her supportive family has played in her birth experiences. Piper’s story is one of resilience, faith, and generational healing, offering profound insights for anyone interested in the realm of birth and motherhood. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:38 Piper's Journey into Birth Photography 03:09 The Influence of Free Birth 03:50 Piper's Personal Birth Story 11:53 Life Before Motherhood 19:29 Wild Pregnancy Experience 36:00 The Role of Midwives in Free Births 36:25 Personal Experiences with Free Birth 38:28 Trusting Intuition and Divine Guidance 43:21 The Importance of Parental Influence 44:13 Malachi's Birth Story 51:01 Navigating Labor and Delivery Challenges 53:51 The Role of Positioning in Childbirth 57:00 The Birth of Malachi 01:09:51 Post-Birth Complications and Reflections 01:12:16 Emergency Placenta Delivery 01:12:49 Postpartum Challenges and Recovery 01:14:49 Breastfeeding Journey 01:15:06 Placenta and Blood Loss Discussion 01:18:26 The Importance of Knowledge in Birth 01:23:23 Traumatic Birth Experience of My Brother 01:30:30 Reflections on the Medical System 01:38:26 Building a Supportive Birth Community 01:40:26 Contact Information and Final Thoughts EPISODE LINKS PIPER.

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