In this episode we interview Rebecca Cohen, a seasoned birth worker with over 30 years of experience. Rebecca shares her journey from becoming a direct entry midwife to attending medical school and specializing in family medicine and obstetrics and coming back full circle to sovereign Midwifery. 

She also recounts her personal experiences with five births, including hospital transfers and postpartum struggles. Through her story, Rebecca emphasizes the importance of postpartum care, building a supportive community, and the incredible resilience of women's bodies. The episode delves into the complexities of birth, including the controversies around water births and the significant role of emotional, spiritual, and energetic healing in the birthing process.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:08 Rebecca's Journey into Birth Work02:14 Midwifery Training and Challenges04:21 Medical School and Career Decisions06:25 Reflections on Medical Training07:11 The Shift to Physiologic Birth13:58 The Rise of Free Birth and Medicalization20:05 Licensure and Its Implications28:07 Rebecca's First Pregnancy and Birth Experience43:00 Navigating Postpartum Challenges44:02 Balancing Residency and Motherhood45:30 Breastfeeding Struggles and Seeking Support47:51 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Early Motherhood49:11 Returning to Work and Juggling Responsibilities52:34 Reflecting on Birth Experiences and Choices53:35 Unassisted and Home Birth Stories01:02:31 The Role of Support and Midwifery01:11:17 Water Birth Controversy and Personal Insights01:17:00 Postpartum Reflections and Comparisons01:17:43 Ignoring Postpartum Care: A Personal Journey01:19:47 Physical Consequences of Neglecting Postpartum Health01:21:45 Emotional and Relational Impact01:24:38 Energetic and Spiritual Healing01:29:36 Fifth Birth Story: A High-Risk Experience01:45:29 Postpartum Recovery and Blood Loss01:49:52 Final Thoughts and Advice for Mothers

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CONNECT WITH SARAH.

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• Work Together: Wild & Free Coaching Container
• Birth Trauma Integration Session: Book

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• Ebook: Questions to ask your Birth Attendant

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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.