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Free Birth Society

Emilee Saldaya
Free Birth
Freebirth
Childbirth
In Vitro Fertilization
Empowerment In Motherhood
Sovereign Birth
Birth Trauma
Sovereignty In Birth
Women's Empowerment
Women Empowerment
Infant Massage
Parenting Styles
Plant Medicine
Nutrition
Home Birth
Holistic Health
Feminism
Postpartum Health
Radical Birthkeeper School
Home Birthing

The Free Birth Society Podcast features honest, gripping, inspiring, and transformative freebirth stories hosted by the founder Emilee Saldaya in conversation with wild women worldwide. In the vast tapestry of childbirth experiences, a thread runs undisturbed, unmedicated, and true to its ancestral roots: freebirth. This differs from your usual home birth with doulas or midwives in attendance. Fre... more

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This week on the Free Birth Society Podcast, I sit down with homeopath Melissa Kupsch for a rich and fascinating dive into the world of homeopathy.

We explore its powerful history, reaching back to the days when homeopathy was a dominant and respect... more

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What happens when you choose a normal birth with twins?



In this episode, I speak with Nicole, a mother from South Africa now living in the U.S., who chose sovereignty in one of the most medicalized and “high-risk” experiences imaginable: an iden... more

What happens when you see behind the curtain of labor and delivery?



In this episode, I speak with Rylee, a young mother who chose to freebirth her first child after working inside the hospital system. From the vantage point of the “business ... more

What happens when cancer treatment becomes the greatest catalyst for sovereignty?



In this episode, I speak with Jocelyn, a Tennessee mother who walked away from conventional medicine after surviving thyroid cancer and having her thyroid remov... more

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Recent Guests

Veda Ray
A proponent of freebirth and advocate for ancestral birth practices.
Veda Revival
Episode: 6: Unpacking Birth Certificates with Veda Ray
Dr. Ivy Margulies
Clinical psychologist, death midwife, and funeral director with 25 years of experience in maternal mental health and end-of-life care.
Episode: Navigating Stillbirth with Death Midwife & Funeral Director Dr. Ivy
Dr. Jen Tice
Naturopathic doctor specializing in pediatrics and family medicine.
Episode: How to Thrive in the New Paradigm with Dr. Jen Tice
Unnamed Guest
A mother who shares her experience with freebirth and its evolution in her life after being vaccine injured.
Episode: A Vaccine Injured First Time Mom’s Breech Freebirth
Aisaba Collin
Mother of five, advocate for freebirth and informed birth choices.
Episode: Freebirth After Medical Kidnapping in New Orleans
Meg (Sister Nettle)
Creative director at Free Birth Society and a close friend of Emilee.
Free Birth Society
Episode: Birthing in the Bliss of a Women’s Flourishing Community with Sister Nettle
Dr. Jessica Spring Weappa
PhD in matriarchal studies and former birth doula
Episode: Cultures with No Rape: Exploring Commonalities Among Matriarchal Societies
Dr. Elderberry
A naturopath, vitalist, herbalist, homeopath, and wild mother.
Episode: Remineralizing the Spirit with Herbalist Dr. Elderberry
Yolande Norris-Clark
Bestie and co-creator of The Radical Birth Keeper School and Matribirth Midwifery Institute
Episode: The Freebirther’s Guide to Hemorrhage with Yolande Norris-Clark

Host

Emilee Saldaya
Founder and host, passionate about empowering women through shared childbirth narratives and challenging traditional medical paradigms.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • Freebirth or die is not here

    If you have listened to this podcast you actually know Emily has never once said free birth or die. I’m not here to defend FBS or whatever cause I don’t really care that much, but seriously it’s bonkers to think that they have ever said FREEbirth or die. They have repeatedly said go the hospital in an emergency, Emily even went to the hospital in her first birth because she thought something wA wrong and then discharged herself when it was confirmed she wasn’t. More than anything get the facts s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mossgal
    United Statesa month ago
  • Interesting and powerful birth stories, but beware of misinformation.

    Listening to the birth certificate episode, and the guest says that “the IRS is based on a foreign country, Puerto”. Girlfriend, Puerto Rico IS the US, it’s a territory! They pay taxes, just have no representation.

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    Rose Sparrow
    United Statesa month ago
  • Money Hungry

    My mom had 6 babies at home, I’ve had 2. I enjoyed listening to women’s stories of homebirth so signed up for the Radical Birth Keeper School. It was the biggest waste of money. I and many other students shared that the school felt more like a scam to get out thousands of dollars than an actually training. I’ve come to realize Yolande and Emily are just plain money hungry. It’s unfortunate. I just hope others will think twice before signing up to any of their programs. They are mindless rambling... more

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    1
    Brittany10133
    United Statesa month ago
  • Listen at your own risk

    This podcast is very helpful for understanding how you will be treated in the medical system. But there is also a “free birth or die” sentiment that is super harmful. There should be a more rounded approach for women to actually understand when to seek medical care because birth is not always a medical event, but sometimes it is! Also check out the Reddit freebirthsocietyscam before buying anything

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    Yfcuvjblnudydc
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thankful I found mentors who actually trust birth

    Being that birthing in the system whether in a hospital or w/ licensed midwife is what mainstream culture protects, projects, encourages: anyone who goes against that will be villainized at some point. I had my first birth under the care of midwives. I was “low risk” in every way, even still, they wouldn’t let me get in my birthing pool and I ended up tearing when one midwife stuck her hand inside of me to “help baby”. Maybe if I hadve been in the water like they lead me to believe before hand t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hannahmama2017
    United Statesa month ago

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There are mixed reviews, with some criticisms concerning the host's approach and the broader community dynamics.
Listeners appreciate the genuine and inspiring stories shared by diverse women.
Many find the content invaluable for personal empowerment and redefining their perceptions of childbirth.
The podcast is seen as a powerful platform for challenging medical narratives surrounding childbirth.

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6: Unpacking Birth Certificates with Veda Ray
Q: Why free birth and not with a midwife?
I feel like in my life, I've gone so far away from outsourcing my authority in every aspect of my life.
5: She Freebirthed In The Middle Of The Ukraine/Russia War
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about when the war starts, just how that experience is for you?
Natalia recounts the shock of waking up to explosions during her pregnancy and how it shifted her entire experience of preparing for birth.
A Raw and Personal Third 40-Week Wrap Up with Jonny & Emilee
Q: What reflections from the first two births are you bringing into this one?
I think a deep level of trust in the process, in her, in the baby's ability to work with mama to do what they need to do and that it would happen, whether I was there or not is important to know.
A Raw and Personal Third 40-Week Wrap Up with Jonny & Emilee
Q: What would you want a first time dad to know before birth, before he supports a free birth?
My role in the birth process is the same in a lot of ways as how it is in the household of providing safety and stability.
A Lesbian Freebirth
Q: Are you planning to co-feed your children?
If I still breastfeed our youngest, I think I would also try to breastfeed whenever possible, but Rebecca also wants the opportunity to nurse as well.

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What is Free Birth Society about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A unique exploration of freebirth and sovereign birth is present through gripping narratives shared by women worldwide, under the guidance of a dedicated host. Each episode offers a deep dive into the personal experiences of women who embrace unmedicated, unassisted childbirth, often challenging conventional narratives around the medicalization of birth. Listeners are introduced to transformative stories that celebrate autonomy and the primal nature of childbirth, encouraging a re-evaluation of the choices women face in their birthing journeys. This series serves not just as a platform for personal tales but also as an affirmation of freebirth's rightful place within a spectrum of birthing options, fostering a dialogue that advocates for th... more

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2. Down to Birth
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2. Dr. Ivy Margulies
3. Dr. Jen Tice
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5. Aisaba Collin
6. Meg (Sister Nettle)
7. Dr. Jessica Spring Weappa
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