Birth Untethered

Most pregnant women encounter intrusive interventions and fear-mongering around late pregnancy, yet they often have no idea what’s really happening inside their bodies or whether these tests are necessary.
In this eye-opening episode, Shellie and Kemi expose the truth behind fetal surveillance, revealing why so much of this routine testing is unnecessary, and sometimes even harmful.
Discover how hormonal changes in the final weeks of pregnancy, like skyrocketing cortisol and CRH levels, make women and their babies more reactive to fear and stress.
Shellie and Kemi break down the manipulation tactics used to promote interventions like CTGs, growth scans, and cervical fiddling, exposing how these often create more harm than good. You'll learn why these procedures do not improve outcomes and how they can heighten anxiety, disrupt bonding, and interfere with natural labor signals.We dive into the science, covering the complex hormonal landscape of late pregnancy and show how stress and the environment influence your body’s natural readiness for birth.
You'll uncover the dangers of unnecessary monitoring and how it primes both mother and baby for heightened stress reactivity, impacting long-term emotional health. With concrete examples, research, and compassionate insights, this episode empowers you to take control of your birth choices, recognize coercion, and trust your instincts.

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In this episode Shellie and Kemi continue thier discussion about the many reasons given to people to end their pregnancies before their bodies and babies are ready. They go through the reasons and discuss the available research on the outcomes comparing induction to not inducing.
If you are being offered an induction, this episode and the previous episode will be very helpful for you in understanding if it is actually likely to improve outcomes, save you or your baby's life or not.Website:https://www.theserenitydoula.co.uk/birthuntetheredPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/14193903/joinSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1kKvf6pjLGDJ5nDBMKPCjBApple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/birth-untethered/id1836371735Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@birthuntetheredInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theserenitydoula/https://www.instagram.com/birth.untethered/https://www.instagram.com/kemibirthjoyjohnson/Support us by buying our merch:https://www.theserenitydoula.co.uk/merchBuy us a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/shellie

In this Episode Kemi and Shellie begin a two part discussion about common reasons given to people as to why they should end their pregnancy early via induction or cesarean. We look at the available evidence comparing outcomes for watchful waiting or ending the pregnancy early to see if when you are being told your baby's life is at risk if you continue your pregnancy compared to waiting, if that is actually shown to be the case with evidence. Spoiler alert, there really aren't many reasons where induction actually improves outcomes for you and/or your baby.Website:⁠https://www.theserenitydoula.co.uk/birthuntethered⁠Patreon:⁠https://www.patreon.com/14193903/join⁠Apple Podcast:⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/birth-untethered/id1836371735⁠Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/theserenitydoula/⁠ ⁠
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In this Episode Kemi and Shellie discuss the history of induction and we explore the current obstetric narrative that women are getting older, fatter and more complex and this is why outcomes are getting worse. But is is really the reason?The truth about induction may shock you! We dive deep into the world of labor induction and the myths surrounding it. Many expectant parents are pushed toward induction as if it’s the only option, but that’s not always the case. We explore how the narrative often painted by medical professionals can lead to fear-driven decisions. Are you aware that induction rates are skyrocketing, yet the actual benefits are questionable? Let’s break down the statistics: - Stillbirth rates have decreased by 11%, but neonatal mortality has increased by 7%. - Maternal mortality has shot up by 44%! - The figures in the UK do not reflect the figures in other Western CountriesThese numbers reveal a troubling trend in maternity care. It’s essential to understand your options and assert your power in the birthing process. You are in control! Know your rights and the truth behind the interventions. Website:https://www.theserenitydoula.co.uk/birthuntetheredPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/14193903/joinApple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/birth-untethered/id1836371735Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theserenitydoula/
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In this episode Shellie and Kemi continue their overview discussion of induction of labour. Beginning with at home methods, covering the impacts of induction on maternal and infant physiology and the psychology of why so many people choose induction, even if they don't really believe it is the right course of action for them.

Website:https://www.theserenitydoula.co.uk/birthuntethered
Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/14193903/join
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1kKvf6pjLGDJ5nDBMKPCjB
Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/birth-untethered/id1836371735Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@birthuntethered
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theserenitydoula/
https://www.instagram.com/birth.untethered/
https://www.instagram.com/kemibirthjoyjohnson/
Support us by buying our merch:https://www.theserenitydoula.co.uk/merch
Buy us a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/shellie