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October 5, 2023 49 mins

I'm excited for you to hear Kayleigh's journey to an autonomous home birth, after she opted out of standard maternity care in Spain.

 Have a listen to learn how she navigated a maternity system fraught with weight stigma and how she found the ideal support for her and her family.

You'll hear us discuss:

  • Maternity care norms in the Canary Islands of Spain
  • The weight stigma Kayleigh experienced during her pregnancy
  • Kayleigh's experience in finding body acceptance / positivity and how this impacted her pregnancy
  • The birth of Kayleigh's baby boy
  • Hints and tips for preparing for your own birth


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