
157. The Free Birth Society Scam: Midwife Maryn Green of Indie Birth shares her story of birth autonomy without the hype
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If you’ve ever felt pulled between “trust birth” and “trust the system,” this conversation lives in the complicated middle where real autonomy actually grows.
In this episode I’m joined by Maren Green of Indie Birth, a practicing midwife for over 15 years, mother of 10, and a teacher known for speaking her truth.
We dig into the difference between free birth as a personal option for healthy women and the ideology popularized by the Free Birth Society, including the black-and-white message that autonomy requires being alone.
Maryn shares why she believes midwifery and free…
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